Thursday, 25 April 2013

THE VENUE


Choosing the right venue to host an awards ceremony is very important to the success of the event. It is important to choose a venue that reflects the style of the event and is an appropriate size - bigger isn't always better! If there is an expected guest list of say 100 people, booking a venue with a capacity for 1000 will make the event look empty and poorly attended. A venue that is too small will cause guests to feel cramped and uncomfortable. There may also be an health and safety issue if the guest list exceeds the venue capacity.

According to Allen (2009) "Skilled event planners can develop a sixth sense when it comes to knowing they have found the right location, one that radiates the event energy they are looking for and meets all of their event elements' needs and logistical requirements."

Here is a list of some venues in London for award ceremonies.

Reference: Allen, J (2009). Event Planning: the ultimate guide to successful meetings, corporate events, fund-raising galas, conferences, conventions, incentives and other special events. Mississauga, Ontario: John Wiley and Sons Canada, Ltd. 82.

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