Hosting social events really is a big deal. If you're at the planning stage of a social event in Chicago, you will need to consider your venue options carefully. We're The Geraghty, one of the best event venues in Chicago, and we'd like to provide some advice.

Gallery events require:

• Design-friendly spaces: Gala events typically include a very broad range of designer and unique features. These features may relate to performances, demonstrations of products, multimedia, and a virtual dictionary of other possible design elements. A design-friendly space is essentially a dedicated space capability to meet all requirements of such events.

• "Back end" capacity and scale: This means all the logistics and on-site accessibility to manage your very large range of event issues. The classic Do Not for event venue hire is to find your very valuable gala event materials having any obstructions in handling and movement.

• On-site facilities: While this might seem like a no-brainer, the fact is that some menus simply do not have all the facilities you need in one place. On-site facilities can include anything from private rooms to private restrooms, but – Are they accessible? Do people have to trample all over the site simply to get from A to B? Be fussy, but be absolutely clear about the quality of on-site facilities.

• Audience space: This is another not-always obvious potential death trap for, gala event organizers, but still somehow a problem for many events. Audience spaces may take in dance floors, dining, or whatever, depending on the event. The simple fact is that fitting in too many people into a space is a very bad idea. It detracts from the audience experience, and in some cases it can actually be illegal.

The bottom line with social events, like galas, is that they must be fabulous. Presentation, performance, smooth operation, and a truly excellent design are the essential elements of success.

For more information, and to see our venue options for yourself, please visit our website here at http://thegeraghty.com/. Take a little time to browse our Gallery page. Call us any time if you'd like to explore your options for holding an event at The Geraghty.

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The Geraghty
2520 South Hoyne Ave. Chicago, IL 60608
P: 312.967.2520
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Website: http://thegeraghty.com/