When organizing an event, you will be confronted by a number of decisions. One of these and most importantly is choosing the venue, which will have the largest implication on your event. All other aspects of the event such as the date, attendees, catering, etc. will determine one way or the other on the venue you pick and its availability. Therefore, it is important to pick the right venue. However, choosing the right venue can be a daunting task, which is why it is important to know how to approach it and what to look for.
Location
While you might have thought about this, have you really thought about it extensively? When picking a venue for an event, choose a location close to most of the attendees’ place of work or homes ideally. For events that will have attendees traveling out of town, you should pick a venue that is not too far from airports or one that will be close to their hotels.
Parking
When looking at venues for an event, take note of the parking lot. A venue that has a parking lot or valet service will save your guests from having to look for where to park their vehicles. If a venue does not have a parking lot, find out if there are nearby parking lots that you can make use of for the duration of the event.
Space Capacity
The capacity that the venue can take as far as people and anything else that the event requires is another important factor to consider. Always check to make sure that whatever venue you pick has enough room to comfortably accommodate all of your guests, plus a few extras just in case. Always make room for more seats than required as some of your guests might come with other people.
Services & Amenities
Most venues usually have services and amenities for their customers. When picking a venue for an event, ask for what services and amenities are available to you. Some provide customers with free tables and chairs, set up and cleanup crew, AV capabilities, food and drinks etc. These services and amenities may come at an extra cost, but it will save you the stress and cost involved in transporting them to and from the venue or having to hire a service to do so.
Picking the right venue for your event can be tricky, as there are several factors to consider. However, with the help of a professional catering and events company offering spectacular events venue, such as Grateful Palate Catering & Events, you can quickly find the perfect venue to host your event.
