Seasoned party planners and event organizers know there are five important things to consider in choosing a venue, may it be for Christmas parties, trade fairs, or product launches.
Location
With the worsening traffic situation everywhere, holding your event in a tucked away place that requires excessive travel time is not the wisest decision, else your guest attendance and punctuality might suffer. If you’re holding a corporate event with guests coming from different areas, your venue must be accessible enough either by car or public transportation.
Parking space
This is an overlooked but extremely important factor. A venue with ample parking space is heaven sent. It’s reasonable, saves a lot of time, and lets your guests enjoy the affair more because they won’t have to worry about their vehicles getting towed or the parking lot closing.
Capacity
It’s almost customary that people invite more than their intended number of guests because usually there will be a few people who can’t make it for one reason or another. But what if everyone shows up? Or some people bring a plus one but did not declare it prior? With these possible circumstances, it is valuable if the place has an option to expand the space should the need arise.
Amenities
Does your event venue have a kitchen where the caterer can work in? Does it have available rooms that can serve as holding area? Does it provide security and housekeeping personnel? These details are important to note because if your venue has all these available amenities, you can save money and time in hiring another third party supplier.
Cost
Negotiating on costs usually isn’t likely especially for huge venues because these are usually fixed. But what you can do to make the most out of your budget is request for perks that most venues are willing to give especially if you’re holding a big event, such as complimentary additional time for ingress/egress. Negotiating on additional perks lets you save money and dedicate more time to planning other aspects of your event.
Elements at Eton Centris claims to check all these factors. It’s centrally located at the corner of Edsa and Quezon Avenue, and has ample parking space. It offers fully air-conditioned spaces that can accommodate 350 guests in one hall and a maximum of 700 guests in combined halls. It has suite rooms, kitchen and pantry, and even landscaped garden areas. For inquiries, contact (02) 358-1565 or 0917-5994329.
