Four Important Things to Consider When Choosing Your Event Venue

Like most event coordinators, your first task for any new event is securing a venue. It is the most important piece of any event. In most cases, the other details can’t even be arranged until the venue has been decided.

Yes, cuisine and entertainment are also important factors. But the venue sets the scene, dictates many choices related to the event, and influences the experiences of your guests probably more than any other factor.

Plus, you need to know the venue before you can begin inviting attendees and arranging presenters and performers.

Even though selecting a venue the first take, it’s also the most difficult. There’s a lot to think about and a lot riding on your choice. Here are the variables you should consider when choosing a venue.

Things to Consider When Choosing Your Event Venue

1. Cost (and your budget)

As you can imagine, everything comes down to cost, so we’ve listed it first. Your venue will take up a significant portion of your budget, but it can’t eat your whole budget. You’ll still have to buy food, signage, supplies, and maybe entertainment and staff.
Fortunately, you have some leeway with your event venue’s cost if you’re willing to be flexible with the date of your event. Get prices from venues for different times of the week, month, and year. (A summer Friday night would be most expensive, for instance.) Plan ahead as far as possible, so you get a favorable reservation rate.

2. Ambiance and mood

Creating an atmosphere that relates to your topic and appeals to your audience is a critical part of setting up an engaging event. Modifying or decorating a venue is expensive, so it’s smart to choose one that already aligns with your theme.
If you want to create a luxury atmosphere, choose a ritzy hotel. If you want to create a trendy scene, rent a modern space. If you’re hosting a tradeshow, choose something industrial and open.

3. Capacity and size

Every building is limited by the number of people who can occupy it at any time. Some rooms are limited as well. Before you start sending invitations, it’s important to make sure the venue can legally and comfortably accommodate your guest list.
Physical size is important as well. What a lot of people miss when thinking about venue size has less to do with capacity and more to do with the physical size of the venue. It is important to ask questions like ‘How tight will the seating be?’ Will your guests be able to move freely through the venue space without any uncomfortable hindrances on their movement? How big does the space feel? Is it cozy and comfortable? Is it open and spacious? Two venues with the exact same max capacity might feel entirely differently based on room layout.”

4. Location

Location is an important concern because it can influence who attends your event (attendees and speakers). If your venue is in an undesirable location or too far from transport systems (like airports), you’ll limit the number of people who show up. Then again, a venue in the heart of the city is accessible but expensive.
Your venue’s location should be easy to find and not arduous to reach. There should be easily accessible information to help attendees find the venue.

Conclusion

Naturally, choosing the right venue is a big decision. It will set the tone for your entire event. If the location is shabby, cheap, or doesn’t meet the event’s needs, your reputation will suffer. There’s a lot to consider, so take your time and do your due diligence.

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