The holidays, also known as engagement season have come to an end, and now is the time for the newly engaged to start considering wedding venues. There are numerous ways to find the right place to host one of the most exciting events of your life, but with modern technology, many people are turning to online venue finders to explore all of their options and uncover lesser known venues around the country. With current trends like barn and garden weddings, some brides are opting to do all of the leg work themselves and bring in their own catering, seating and more. However, one must not forget about the luxuries that hosting your wedding at banquet facilities can offer. Here are a few:
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Whether you have no event planning experience or you have planned 1,000 weddings, conferences, and conventions, selecting a venue can be difficult. It can be especially tricky if you are not sure what questions to ask. Deciding whether you should rent out space in a college hall, restaurant, or winery is one of the most important choices to make during the event planning process. To help you pick the right venue for your event, here are a few questions to ask yourself:
1. How big is the guest list, and who is the audience? Who is attending your event, and how many people are you looking to invite? One of the most important aspects of party planning is making sure you can accommodate your expected guest list. Follow up with invitees who have not RSVP’d so you can get a sense of how many people will actually show up. If the plan is to attract hundreds of people, narrow your search to large venues such as banquet halls or ballrooms. 2. How can you best cater to your audience? Understanding your audience demographics can make or break venue selection. What is the average income of your attendees? What are their likes and dislikes, and where do they typically spend their time? For example, if you are holding an event for university students or alumni, contact college halls in your area. The ambience of these venues will work nicely with your guest list. 3. What is the experience of a particular venue? Do a bit of research before booking a venue. Even though a banquet hall may tell you they have ten years of experience hosting events, if they cannot provide details, move on to the next venue option. Ask them what kind of events they have held and take a look at photographs, so you can get an understanding of how a venue can be designed. Find out what the staff plans to wear during your event, and what the potential ratio of servers to guests might be. Your event is more likely to go well depending on how much information a venue can give you from the very beginning. 4. What other services does the venue provide? Many venues, such as college halls around the United States, provide a variety of additional services for guests. Ask these questions to find out more about services:
Be sure you know the answers to these questions before booking a location for your event. The right banquet hall, restaurant, or other venue type will have all of this information on hand, ready for you to review. |
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