FAQs About Event Space Rentals in Toronto
There are a lot of things to think about when renting a venue out, and naturally you'll have some questions. This article is to answer most of these frequently asked questions so that you can skip looking through google for an hour.
What Are The Types Of Venues Available?
You can rent anything as long as the owners of the space are letting you rent it. The most common types of rentals are hotels, restaurants, conference and convention centers. These are all used for different types of events, but are used a lot nonetheless. But you should know that you can rent really anything as long as the owners are allowing it. You can rent nightclubs or bars, wineries, museums, resorts (if you are rich enough) and a lot more. It all depends on what you need for your event. Most people will get event venues for things like weddings or family gatherings, which is what we will be focusing on mostly in this article. But a lot of these points are still applicable everywhere.
Why Get A Venue In The First Place?
Because venues are the best way to get space for a big event like a wedding. Most people won't have access to a space like a venue unless they rent it out, and that is what most people do when they need a venue for a big event. Venues are also just convenient to have, as you don't have to take care of it after you stop paying for the space.
What Venue Do I Pick?
That depends entirely on what your event is. What the event is should influence what venue you choose to use. You can look for venues for your event just by looking up “venues for (event) in (your city)”. This way, the best results will come to you. But of course, you will have options to choose from. A few things to consider when you are renting a venue out: is it convenient for your guests? Is there enough parking space for everyone? Will it be big enough for all of my guests to be able to come and walk around and mingle? Is it within my budget? That isn't everything you should think about, there is more to consider, but that is the baseline stuff.
How Much Would The Venue Cost Me?
That is a very vague question as all venues are different and your needs will be different than everyone else's. But one thing you should know is that the venue cost will most likely be the biggest expense for your event. Most people spend about 30% of their budget on the venue and its accommodations. That includes things like food, drinks, tables and chairs, linen, etc. some venues can and will offer more which you can take advantage of if you think it's necessary
What Should I Confirm Before I Commit?
You should make sure that you have all you need in the contract. Things you're going to have to plan for during the event. Things like food and drinks, speakers or microphones if you need them. Maybe even screens and projectors. You just have to make sure that what the venue can provide for you and what you need is all in the contract before you sign off on it. Another thing to make sure of is that the venue is accessible to those who are coming to the event. One thing that's always good to know is how close the venue is to public transportation. When you are sending invites, it's good to state what public transportation is available for the guests to use to get there, especially if they are new to the area.
What Is a Venue Checklist?
A venue checklist is a checklist with all the requirements for the event on it. This is to ensure that nothing is missing or goes wrong at the last minute. You can put things like emergency procedures and backup plans somewhere on the checklist in case something goes wrong that you can't stop or predict. Remember that it's better to be prepared for something that won’t happen than not prepared for something that might happen.
Conclusion
Now you know the answers to these questions that a lot of people ask when renting out venues for their own. You are now equipped to set up events for you, your family and friends. Go use this power responsibly.
