There are many reasons you'll be looking to hire a venue. You could be holding a wedding or birthday party. You may be looking to hold a conference. Maybe you just need a room for an important meeting. Whatever it is, you need 6 certain things from the venue you choose. Here's what you should be looking for when you're looking for a venue.

Before doing anything, you need to know how much you have to spend on a venue. Having a budget will help you to know which venues will be right for you. It'll also help you see what extras you'll be able to splash out on, such as drinks. Decide on this first, and it'll help you see which venues are going to be right for you. 

When looking at venues, take a look at what they can offer you. There's a huge variety of venues out there, and the services they offer will vary depending on what you need the venue for. If you're looking for a meeting place, can they offer tech such as projectors? If you're booking a wedding, can you get drinks on the tables, or a DJ at the venue? Take a look and see what's available.

Where your venue is located is important. You need every attendee to your event to be able to get there easily. Is it near major roads or easily accessible by public transport? If people are coming from far away, are there hotels nearby that they can stay in? The best way to get an idea of location is by searching online. Use phrases such as party venues Birmingham on sites like Venue Finder, and you'll find locations that are right for your event.

The style of your venue is more important than you'd think. This is especially true if you're booking for a wedding or party. Everyone has a style that they have in mind for their event, and you want your venue to tie into it. For example, if you're looking to have a rustic style wedding, an outdoor or converted barn venue would be perfect for you.

Does the venue you're looking at offer catering that you can use? This is a good idea for any kind of event that you're holding as food and drink is always welcome. For a party, you may just want a bar with drinks and snacks. For a meeting, you'll want tea and coffee on standby. What can the venue offer you?

If you're holding your event outdoors, what's the plan in case of bad weather? You need to be prepared. Some venues offer covered outdoor spaces or allow you to hire tents to create a covered space.

These six things are what you need to look for in a venue, no matter what you're booking it for. Take your time and look at every venue carefully so that you cans make the right choice for yourself.