How to Choose a Venue

Choosing a venue is one of the most important tasks that will lead to a successful event! As you are looking at your options consider the purpose of the event, location, how many guests you can have, your budget, and the services offered. You might also want to consider the amenities and extra perks that can come with a venue rental.

After your research, visiting the venue is the next step. Contact first the event coordinator or venue manager to get more information that you might need and to arrange a tour/meeting. At this meeting, be honest, ask all your questions, and raise any concerns you might have. It is important too that you feel comfortable at this first meeting, to be reassured you and the venue coordinator/manager will be able to work together well to make your event the best it can be.

If you are ready, you can decide to book at the first meeting and most venues will require a deposit of some amount of money. Each venue handles this differently, but most times you are asked to give a certain percentage of the entire venue rental. You might want to also go over the contract with the coordinator/manager and make sure you understand all that it states.

Hopefully you will be relieved and happy with your choice! Happy Event Planning!!

April 28, 2025