Choosing a venue for the function is one decision that impacts how the event is going to turn out. Factors like, date of the event, the experience of the guests and catering options are also partly affected by the venue you choose.

Moreover, as there are so many function venues available in Australia, choosing the right one can feel like an intimidating task. Thus, to save you from making any wrong decisions let’s take a look at following questions which you need to ask before hiring a venue.


What is included in the room hire?

Although it might seem like an obvious question, it is still good to clarify that what is included in the package, especially when you are organising an event. Check out the items included in the cost of room hires such as linen, audio-visual, pens, notepads and iced water. You would also expect a function manager at your event that would take care of the guests and ensure that everything is as it’s supposed to be.

Ask the event manager whether the information will be summarised in an easy to understand event sheet. Ensure that both the parties’ sign the contract and every communication must be saved via email for future references. It should also mention whether gaming Maryborough is included in the guest list or not.


Are there any cancellation fees?

Although there is usually no such circumstance where you need to cancel the event, to be on the safe side, you can ask the question, if any unexpected occurrences happen what the cancellation policy is? It is better to know what your upfront cost will be. Are you allowed to postpone your event? How long will it take to re-book it?


Are disabled access and car parking available?

Ask whether the venue have disabled access? Discuss the options available for disabled access.
For private parking, it is essential for the venue to have one. Apart from that, it is also essential to ensure that there are enough car parking spaces for the guests. It might be the situation that due to lack of car parking space the venue you have hired, might have to share the parking space with other function venues.
Parking place close to the venue is mostly recommended as guests will not have to face any hassle finding a way to the parking after reaching the venue.