Banquet hall rentals are something most people don’t ever think of — until they have to plan an event that requires one. There are a number of statistics that show the need for a banquet hall or some other event venue for a wedding reception. About one-third of all weddings are now held outside, which means the reception usually has to be at another location. And the average number of guests invited to a wedding is 136, which means you need a rather large venue to hold all those people. Banquet hall rentals are perfect not just for wedding receptions but for other types of events, too.
Banquet hall rentals can be the perfect solution to other large gatherings besides weddings, including birthday or anniversary parties and graduations. These are events that people typically invite a lot of guests to, and they may not have room at their homes for a large number of people.
Though banquet hall rentals can be expensive, they have a number of benefits that more than outweigh the cost for most people. In addition to large facilities to accommodate a large number of people, most banquet halls have a bar and either a kitchen or an area to prepare and serve food. Some banquet halls require that you use an in-house caterer or restaurant, but others will allow you to bring in your own food. Banquet halls also provide adequate bathroom facilities and adequate parking, something you may not be able to provide by hosting a party at your own home.
When you are looking for an event venue, don’t wait. It’s recommended that you book at least nine months to a year in advance. Banquet halls and other event venues fill up quickly, especially during the summer months, so it is important to plan ahead.
Another advantage to renting a banquet hall is the security it can provide. Such venues typically offer their own staff to police things like the bar, to ensure that no underage drinking or over-imbimbing is going on. This is something that is difficult to police if you have an event at your own home or on some other piece of private property.
Though a banquet hall can be a good idea for your event, it’s something you have to evaluate based on cost and how it fits into your overall event plans.
