Tuesday, August 25, 2015

How Important Is An Event Venue?

By Nancy Gardner


It takes a lot of work and preparation to be able to host a successful event. No matter what type of function someone is hosting, the event venue is an important factor in the final outcome. In fact, choosing a location for the function should be one of the first items on the to-do list. A location should be booked and secured first and foremost.

The importance of having a great location for a party or other function is that it will provide the setting and atmosphere. Pretty much any room or building can be transformed to suit the theme or purpose of the celebration. Parties, reunions, dinners or even business conferences are all reasons to hire a venue. Any venue can be decorated to look completely different to match the function for which it was selected.

Not only are there venues to suit all types of occasions, there are venues for all types of budgets as well. Whether you choose a town hall, a ballroom at a hotel or a barn outdoors, there are so many things you can do! You may find that some locations have package deals as part of the cost. You can take advantage of these benefits, such as catering or maybe decor.

Packages with venues can help save a lot of money in the long run. Some venues have on site event planners, who can alleviate a lot of the work and responsibility in throwing a function. They generally keep organized and up to date with everything including vendors, arrival and setup. This allows the individuals throwing the event to actually be able to participate in the proceedings.

Decor is one of the key aspects to transforming any location. Some locations will have a roster of people they like to work with. Alternatively, the organizer may choose to bring in his or her own decorator. Either way, a great way to ensure quality work is to have an idea in mind from the start. Of course, the reason for the function will play a part, but there may be an additional theme or color scheme that helps guide the overall effect of the decor.

Always bear in mind what facilities are available at the location for both guests and vendors. Do the caterers have a good enough space to set up and store food in the right conditions when they arrive? How far away from the guests are they so that there is less noise or visible waste? Is there a designated kitchen area or must a space be created for the caterers?

Toilets are also very important when choosing a location. Are there appropriate facilities at the location or will it be necessary to bring in portable toilets? Are there enough toilets to accommodate the guest total? Are the toilets good enough for the level of the function?

Last but not least, the cost will be a major factor in the final decision for a location. Important questions to ask are whether the location in consideration has enough space to accommodate the number of guests or whether there are areas designated for external factors such as overnight guest accommodation, for example a bridal party. Such questions and answers can help weigh out whether costs can reduced in other areas of planning overall.




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