This guide explains how to create, edit, archive, and manage Event Types in your Event Temple account.
Where Event Types Are Located
Access your Event Types here:
Settings → Setup Values → Event Types
This page lists all existing Event Types and provides options to create new ones or manage existing entries.
Creating a New Event Type
Navigate to
Settings → Setup Values → Event TypesSelect New Event Type.
Enter the Event Type Name (e.g., “Dinner”, “General Session”, “Flip”).
(Optional) Select which Organization(s) the type applies to.
Multi-property organizations can choose one or all.
Click Save.
Your new Event Type will now be available when creating or editing events.
Editing an Event Type
Find the Event Type you want to update.
Select Edit (pencil icon).
Modify the name or adjust the organization assignment.
Select Save.
Updates take effect immediately for future event creation.
Archiving or Deleting an Event Type
Archive
Removes the item from selection menus while keeping historical data intact.
Best used when you no longer offer a particular service (e.g., if breakfast is no longer a catered option).
Delete
Permanently removes the Event Type and its association.
Only recommended if it was created accidentally.
To archive or delete:
Locate the Event Type.
Select Archive or Delete.
Confirm the action.
Use Show Archived to view and restore archived items.
Examples of Common Event Types
Below are examples grouped by category to help you build a clear and consistent list:
Food & Beverage
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
AM Break
PM Break
Bar
Reception
Meetings & Sessions
Meeting
General Session
Breakout
Registration
Weddings & Social
Ceremony
Reception
Bar
Dinner
Set Up
Tear Down
Operational / Logistics
Set Up
Tear Down
Flip
Decoration Set Up
Hold
Best Practices
Align Event Types with how your team builds BEOs.
Avoid overly specific names—keep terms broad and widely applicable.
Review your list quarterly to remove unused or outdated items.
Ensure Event Types match your catering offerings for accurate consumption reporting.