3 Things to Know Before Booking your Venue

May 9, 2022

Booking a venue for your event is an exciting part of planning. However, making sure your venue will be right for you is necessary to figure out before making the commitment to book.

Booking a venue for your event is an exciting part of planning. However, making sure your venue will be right for you is necessary to figure out before making the commitment to book. If you know you have an event coming up, the sooner you get planning, the better. Venues as well as guest schedules can easily fill up quickly, so make sure your event is planned. 

Let’s go over the most important aspects to consider when you are looking to book.

  1. Budget

Figuring out the amount you plan to allocate to holding your event is one of the most important considerations before you book. Be sure to have a realistic conversation with those who are decision-makers or are helping pay for it. If you are planning and paying for it yourself, then consider how much you can allocate to a venue.

For weddings, on average 30% of a budget is allocated towards a venue. Since the location of your event will create the atmosphere for memories years to come, it is an important investment!

Check out more about our pricing.

  1. Number of Guests

How many people are going to be at your event? Figuring out this estimate will help choose a venue that works for your event. Pick one that is too small and you will not be able to host your guests, but picking one that is too large can feel like a waste. 

This is where the planning comes into play. Try to gather RSVPs or find another strategy to ensure you have a good idea of the number of people attending. Determining a good estimate of the people attending will also ensure you have adequate food and beverages should you plan on providing some.

The Millhouse Venue can host a variety of party sizes. Contact Us to see what we can do for your event.

  1. Location

This one may feel obvious, but there are a few ways to think a bit deeper about the location you want to use. Considering the ambiance of the venue as well as travel distance for guests will be important to make sure people can attend and you can create the memory you have always wanted. 

Learn more about the Millhouse Venue here and check out some beautiful photos of the location.