Top Tips Of A Venue Finder

Finding a venue for an event is an exciting task. Whether it is for a wedding, wake or birthday party, choosing somewhere that has the right atmosphere for the occasion is challenging, and the rewards of getting it right are immense. Whether it is for a client, a friend or for yourself, doing the rounds and finding out just what is out there is definitely a job worth doing. Some of my favourite venues have been found by accident, whilst out having a drink with some friends, and others have been a major mission to find the perfect place. Here are my top tips as a venue finder.

Tip 1: Always keep your eyes and your mind open.
No matter what you are doing or where you are going, there is a potential venue in every place that you visit. As a professional venue finder, I am asked to find locations for films, conferences, parties, and charity events as well as all the other usual celebrations that happen throughout the year. Each cafe, museum, pub, office and open public space can be commandeered for the right price. Peoples homes are often an overlooked source for venues. If you find yourself admiring the stunning light, architecture, decor or layout of someone's home or garden you can guarantee that it will be a perfect venue for someone's event.

Tip 2: Try out every facility.
Being a venue finder, I have to get it right first time for a client, and there is no way I can overlook a thing. This means that for each venue I try all the facilities and services to ensure they are up to the high standards my clients expect. Each event is unique, and for my clients, it is the only time that event will happen and there are no second takes in this business. If the venue is a hotel, I will book myself in for as long as is needed to make sure I have personally tried and tested everything from the complimentary soap to the PA system. This is where the job really has perks, although it would be impossible to try everything on the menu, I have to make sure I sample a fair proportion of what is on offer. So cocktails and a la carte, massage and therapies all need to get past my quality control!

Tip 3: Get plenty of photos.
Part of being a successful venue finder is being able to express to a client why a particular venue is ideal, and try and convey your own personal excitement. I find that the best way to do this is to take plenty of photos of the things that will impress your client and show why the venue is ideal. Although venue brochures are useful, you need to sell a place on a particular aspect, something that maybe the brochure doesn't include. If you find that some venues are a great all-rounder, it would be useful to create a catalogue of images that can be used for a number of clients.

Tip 4: Present a stunning portfolio.
The portfolio presented to a client is reflection of the skill and attention to detail that is necessary in the job. Presenting a shoddy portfolio or missing an important aspect of the brief will see you losing a client to a different venue finder. This is an essential platform to prove that you can get the best deals on the best venues and able to pull more strings than anyone else.

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