This is where I am. Date is set, now what? I secured the venue for the party upon securing the date. I assume if you are in a big city with multiple congregations and even multiple events on the same day this is much more complicated than I can handle right now. Plan ahead - get your venue the minute you get your date. Next question...How do you pick the right venue? Venue and budget obviously must go hand in hand. From Science Museum to back yard - every event I've ever attended has been delightful. Our venue will be the JCC. It fits the budget, it's beautiful, my husband, the B'nai Mitvah and my parents are on board and it's where I want to spend my money. Some things to think about beyond the budget, availability and theme...
- Parking
- Bathrooms
- Catering/Alcohol Restrictions
- Green
- Hours of Operation (I have planned 2 events in the recent past where this has been an issue)
- Decor
- Distance from hotel
- Help
- Janitor
- Security
I have learned to ask a lot of questions. Nothing like planning a party to find out you must be out by 10pm or alcohol can only be served until 9 OR God forbid no alcohol allowed on property. Think about convenience for guests with every little detail in mind. It has been suggested we stay at the hotel with the guests, I like that idea. I love my in-laws and awe and my sister-in-laws finesse with guests. A talent I don't possess and am likely not to obtain in a few months.
Here are some experts on the venue subject:
- http://www.luxuryandstyle.co.uk/how-to-deal-with-event-and-party-venues/
- http://www.eventeducation.com/venue-selection.php
- http://eventplanning.about.com/od/venueselection/ht/sitevisit.htm
- http://welearnsomething.blogspot.com/2009/07/venue-checklist-what-you-want-to-know.html
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