How you can choose the best open event spaces in Chicago for your next event

Posted by Chicago Suntime on August 30th, 2017

Are you thinking about hosting a great event? That only happens when you find the right event space for the party, which is a major detail in the planning process that you want to get done as soon as you can. Once you do, many of the other things that you are working on will fall into place much more easily, particularly when you learn about what you can and can’t do with your chosen event space and budget. Here’s what you should do to help you narrow down the event spaces that you’re looking at.

Settle on the number of guests

When searching for the best venue for your event, one of the first things that you should do is figure out what your guest list looks like. While the size of the guest list might be more up for discussion, you should have an idea of what the general number looks like. Planning a party for 500 guests is very different than planning a party for 100, so you should have a clear picture of the rough size of your list before doing anything else.

Consider your budget

While you should have a general idea of your budget ahead of time, figuring out your guest list will allow you to refine your budget to reflect the amount of money that you’ll need for certain, guest-specific items. Things like food and drinks are common items in any budget that are determined by the size of your guest list, and setting that list will allow you to allocate the rest of your budget to your event space, decorations, furniture rentals, and the other things that you need to think about.

Choose an easy venue to work with

While it might be tempting to choose the first venue that you see, looking at a number of open event spaces in Chicago will give you an idea of what differentiates certain venues from others. For example, some venues will naturally be easier to work with than others, and choosing an easier to work with party venue Chicago will allow you to more easily execute on your plan for a great party.

The Geraghty is a leading party venue in Chicago, built by the noted event designer Tom Kehoe. You can learn more about their venue by going to www.thegeraghty.com.