What do event planners and producers look for in a venue, besides the obvious things like capacity, location, and cost? We recently asked them to tell us—and to share their pet peeves. Here are some of their thoughts:
Bathrooms: "Somehow it seems that the line for the women's room is always twice as long as the men's room, which is precisely why I like venues that have twice as many women's rooms as men's rooms. Furthermore, there should be enough bathrooms so that the lines are minimal, if not negligible. [There is] nothing worse than waiting in line for a restroom at a great party. These are the things that people tend to remember."
—Patti Rego, promotion manager, W magazine
Ceilings: "High ceilings with rigging points allow us to suspend design elements—and people! When a room becomes full of people, the only visible branding is seen overhead, so high ceilings or the ability to raise elements up high are extremely valuable when large numbers attend an event. Another problem is that you cannot project light or video images across a room when guests' heads are interrupting the images."
—Alice Turner, executive vice president, XA, the Experiential AgencyIn-House Contract Vendors: "Ideally, I like to work with a caterer of my choice, but it is always helpful when a venue has strong contacts for production, lighting, sound, etc."
—Cara Gorman, associate director of event marketing, People en Español
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