Top Things to Consider When Choosing Your Event Venue

Location, location, location

The first thing you'll want to consider is the location of your venue. You'll want to choose a spot that's easily accessible for your participants and close to other attractions or amenities. You should also look at the logistics of the venue— make sure that there is sufficient parking available and that the space is conducive to the type of event you're organizing.

Size matters!

Make sure you choose a venue that's large enough to accommodate all your guests comfortably. You don't want anyone feeling cramped or overcrowded. You also have to pay attention to the layout of the space and how it can be used for different activities.

Feel the vibe

You may not think of this at first, but the ‘vibe’ or the ‘feeling’ of your venue is important! You want your guests to feel relaxed and comfortable, so choose a space that reflects the tone of your event. For instance, if an event should feel like a retreat, avoid spaces with a convention feel.

Investigate housekeeping policies

You'll want to ensure the venue is clean and up to your standards, especially for multi-day events. This is very important in the age of COVID-19, when hygiene is top of mind for everyone. Be sure to ask about the property's housekeeping and cleaning policies before booking.

Check online reviews

Once you've narrowed down your options, it's a good idea to do some research and read online reviews of each venue before making your final decision to see what previous guests are saying.

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A great source for guest reviews is TripAdvisor.com! TripAdvisor is a website that allows travelers to rate and review hotels, restaurants, and attractions. This can be incredibly helpful when trying to find the perfect venue for your event. You can get an idea of the quality of the space, as well as what other guests thought of their experience.

Always ask questions!

We recommend that you ask loads of questions when you're site selecting for your event venue. Make sure to find out things like when the outdoor event sound cut-off is, whether alcohol can be served at your event, and whether or not you'll need to get a permit.

Work with experts

Choosing the right venue is essential for a successful event and Team ELE has had a lot of experience with site selection for events, both big and small. We're the experts when it comes to event planning, and that includes choosing the perfect venue be it for a conference, exhibition, or group retreat. When you work with us, we will help you through every step of the planning process, and we will never hesitate to answer any of your questions!

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