Friday, August 21, 2015

How Important Is An Event Venue?

By Nancy Gardner


Hosting a function or event can be a lot of work and requires a great deal of preparation. One of the most important aspects to any functional, be it formal or informal, is the event venue. This should be one of the first things on the list of things to do to be taken care of, meaning it should be booked well in advance and ready to go in time for the start of the event itself.

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.

Venues are also available to match whatever budget has been approved for the event. Town halls, hotel ballrooms and even barns are on the list of places to consider hiring. Popular locations may come with a selection of package deals for the client, which will include various benefits, such as decor or catering.

A package deal is a good way for you to save some dollars and keep within your budget. A place that offer an event planner can be of huge help. Event planners associated with the location can be super organized in keeping vendors and guests organized, particularly for arrival and setup of the event. This means that you as an organizer are able to enjoy more on the day without having to run around getting things done during the celebrations.

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.

Facilities at the venue are key, particularly for vendors but also for guests. For any function with food and drink, especially food, caterers will need a designated area to set up and keep food stored at the right temperatures until it's time to serve guests. They should also be at a good enough distance from guests so that noise, smells and any evidence of waste is reduced.

Toilets are also important at any function. Does the location have facilities on site or will portable toilets be required? Will there be enough toilet facilities for the expected number of guests? Do the facilities match the extravagance of the event?

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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