Tips on Choosing a Holiday Party Venue

 Selecting the right venue makes planning easier and ensures a wonderful experience.

Few things are more enjoyable than planning a holiday party or special event. Ironically, few things are as stressful as planning a holiday party or special event. Selecting the right venue can make planning easier and help ensure guests have the wonderful experience you'd hoped for. You may think a large venue such as a golf club is over your budget or provides more than your event needs. But when you consider all the benefits a larger venue has to offer, you may decide a large venue is the perfect fit for your festivities.  And keep in mind special pricing is usually available for certain days of the week and certain months.

Most golf clubs have beautiful gardens and picturesque views for outdoor dining or dancing. Even if you prefer that the majority of your event takes place in a climate controlled room, a garden setting can provide a natural backdrop for photos or a nice place for guests to catch a breath of fresh air.

Large venues are more likely to have on-site event planners to help you navigate the details of your party. Big or small, formal or casual, every special event has unique requirements to be a success. A venue that handles dozens of parties every year is much more prepared to handle your special requests and help you connect with the vendors you need.

A venue that hosts dozens of parties a year is more able to assist your needs.

The costs involved with catering can become extravagant if your venue doesn't provide the basics. Renting tables and chairs, linens and place settings and even equipment to cook on will quickly increase the cost of your party. Larger venues typically provide all the catering basics for one inclusive price including a selection of menus to fit every budget.

Quaint, out-of-the-way venues may be adorable, but issues of parking and transportation quickly become apparent once you arrive. Larger venues come with more space for guests to park and more experience receiving deliveries of all kinds.

Your party may center around dining or socializing, but if your gang prefers something active to do, a golf club venue provides the perfect distraction. Arranging tournaments for families and groups is business as usual for a golf club, just be sure to plan ahead so they can accommodate your schedule. 

The Boulder Ridge Country Club features an elegant and comfortable banquet facility that is available to both members and non-members. Attention to detail and flexibility in planning are the tools we use to ensure your satisfaction.  

For more information, please visit our website or contact our Catering Director Janet Logan (847) 854-3000, jlogan@boulderridge.com.