BUILDING A WEDDING & EVENT VENUE

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BUILDING A WEDDING & EVENT VENUE - Episode 5

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Жыл бұрын

Come along with us as we document our journey of building a wedding venue from the ground up! In today's episode we discuss our first full year in business, some of the big lessons we have learned, the awards we have be given, staffing, client management, and so much more!
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@kalliericker8332 Жыл бұрын

I love how transparent you are with everything, it’s so hard to find in this industry! We are hoping to open a venue in the next couple years so your videos have been a real inspiration to me in this planning process.

@LADYGANDY Жыл бұрын

Inspiration for me as well! It so encouraging to see someone do what I’ve dreamed about so long 🙏🏾👏

@user-sx4xv1pj2d 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing.. yes ! Definitely more on the business side? Can’t wait to see your next video…

@wynnlocher3602 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video and so glad to see you back at it! I only recently became involved in hospitality and I’m definitely interested in learning more about the day to day and behind the scenes operations of The Haven! Additionally, I really appreciate the transparency you provide, especially with pricing, and I would love to see a more detailed breakdown of build out costs and monthly income and expenses! Last but not least, you’ve created a beautiful venue and I can’t wait to see more videos!

@chapelcreekranch 6 ай бұрын

Great information! We want to more details on handling the bar packages, special orders and pricing for "premium" wines.

@iamcassiejbudgetsvlogs325 Жыл бұрын

i would like to see a tour with you talking to us and how u choose the room or decoration behind it. wht didnt. tell us what u thought and what was going through your head when u hosted the first event.

@miguelmunozrodriguez7609 7 ай бұрын

wow, wow, wow, I love your videos, especially the quality of the ones you have told us about your business. Could you tell us more about the things that your couples have found most valuable about your venue and the things that they have observed that you could improve or complement? Have you detected that some of those amenities that you originally designed are not really profitable or valuable to the couple? Thank you for this very interesting content!!

@adamkubacki1958 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your transparency, I started following in 2021 and lost track over the last 12 months or so... very inspired by your progress since then. Some questions for you: - are you/did you look at vertical integration (i.e. providing food, cakes, etc) - did you consider having accommodation on-site - any commentary on risk-management of the business - would you ever consider franchising to leverage the work you've done so far that would be repeatable elsewhere (building plans, permit paperwork, business processes, etc.) - a million questions around funding everything that happens before opening day but i'll catch up on some videos as i'm sure the answers are there! Cheers and congrats on the accolades

@thehaveneventspace Жыл бұрын

Sounds like maybe we should setup a zoom call! Catchup on videos then reach out via email and we can chat! Info@thehaveneventspace.com

@kaziannova 7 ай бұрын

Looking to build a venue on a 40 acre pond. I'm loving your content. Great job and congratulations on your venue!

@kennysalazar3631 Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!! We hope to break ground on our event center April 2024! You have shared great information!! Thank you and continued blessings!!

@Holden1062 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Truly inspiring!

@Vemy69 Жыл бұрын

My big dream build my own venue. I am lucky I found your videos. Congratulations!

@paulalee-barnes6819 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video and your openness and willingness to share. I recently came up with the idea to build a wedding venue on some land that I have inherited. Not 100% sure about it yet. Still Praying about it. But your videos have certainly provided some insight. Thank you.

@RealEstatewithDeAndra Жыл бұрын

Congratulations I loved watching your journey so inspiring!! I would love to chat more about opening a venue in my hometown. God bless and congrats again.

@Aeditta 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations Blake🎉

@christiandominguez4656 Жыл бұрын

I’m 20… me and my soon to be wife are interested in getting into this business. We currently run a party rental business with bounce houses and figured this would be our next business to go with. Is there anyway I can personally email/text you for mentorship? It would mean the world to me! We’re currently in Atlanta GA and anything helps ❤️ love what you do thank you!

@aundreastarkey Жыл бұрын

Just watched all your videos in this series. I’m curious how health insurance / 401ks and other benefits work. How do you set them up/how much it costs your business

@jeffreymsilva5458 4 ай бұрын

Wow! so awesome...When is your next video?

@thehaveneventspace 4 ай бұрын

Good question! I haven't planned anything, but we have SO many updates to share, so I should probably get on that!! 😅 thanks for watching! Let us know what you wanna hear about in the next episode!!!

@Markel_Greatness Жыл бұрын

Your venue is amazing and your passion is very inspiring! What does your typical utility bills look like per event and monthly? And what bills are included in that figure.

@thehaveneventspace Жыл бұрын

Good question! I think I can do an entire video on "expenses" for a venue. But on average, for me, our overhead including utilities, mortgage, payroll, office supplies, alcohol orders, etc etc is about $40K per month.

@Markel_Greatness Жыл бұрын

@@thehaveneventspace thank you so much! A video on your expenses would be GREATLY appreciated!

@LADYGANDY Жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE your venue just from the videos. It’s my passion as well to build an event space from the ground up. I’m an event planner by side hustle and a mail carrier by day job. My dream and goal is to do exactly what you are doing to rent the space and to decorate and plan the whole wedding day! My questions are two fold funding and contracts. I’m working on my credit so I’m nervous about asking for a huge business loan and I’m terrified of wedding contracts 😮😊 I don’t have how to structure it 🤷🏽‍♀️ I know that’s later down the road to learn how to do. I was wondering will you share of template of your contracts and building plans? Is that something you are willing to share?

@wbohman2134 Жыл бұрын

I have been following you from your first video and congratulations on all your success! We are hoping to open our venue in Indiana next year. My question is how do you do your client intake? Is it all digital or do they fill out paperwork?

@paulmetz1168 Жыл бұрын

It’s been a while, but congratulations. Stay blessed

@nathangoetsch2059 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story, you are such an inspiration to us in our future endeavor! I was in awe of the number of team members you have. Are all of your team members direct employees? How do you get started with understanding the legal aspects of payroll, benefits, etc? How do these team members interact on a venue day? Do the same team members assist with multiple activities: bartending, set-up, tear down, etc? Also interested in who takes the lead during the venue day with the flow of activities - is this a service you provide, the DJ, or does the wedding party handle, etc? Thank you for all of the information you provide!

@thehaveneventspace Жыл бұрын

Great question Nathan! The craziness of payroll and taxes and workman comp, etc was something I did NOT have experience in and knew that was going to be a challenge. My accountant actually offers a full payroll/accounting service for $1000 a month where they basically "work for me" as if they were full time handling all of my financial stuff. They do all of my budgeting, payroll, taxes, etc etc. WELL WORTH IT! My 4 full timers (plus me) work in the venue daily, doing marketing, sales, client relations, cleaning, property management, tours, client/vendor onsites, etc. My part-time staff arrives 2 hours prior to ceremony start time on day-of-wedding. They handle setup of tables/chairs, bartending, barbacking, bussing, trash, bathroom service, manage the photo booth and yard games, and and "flips" that may need to occur. Then at the end of the event, they handle all clean-up, trash service, and flipping the building for the next event coming up. We run a pretty well-oiled machine, and it works super well! I am usually onsite at all weddings as the "lead", but if I cannot be, then my venue coordinator Taylor takes lead. we are there for the clients and guests as the "face of the venue". Then we have a "shift lead" that manages the staff that night as a "manager" basically so I don't have to stay during cleaning. They do the closing checklist and manage cleanup. This is all included in their regular wedding package with us, we do not have any "add-ons" or anything.

@davidschell7784 Жыл бұрын

Loved your videos, fantastic job. I would love to network with you, as my family and I have a property purchased in 2020 for a venue and are inspired by your videos. We have just begun the design process ideas and have plenty of room for a barn style venue. keep up the good work. I have watched every one of your videos more than once

@thehaveneventspace Жыл бұрын

reach out anytime and we can setup a Zoom call if you want!

@carmenteets3015 Жыл бұрын

What did your expenses end up being your first year vs what you had in your biz plan?

@Kleemakes 9 ай бұрын

Hello! You mentioned how the event space is always changing, how do you remodel or change furniture for clients who have visited and booked a year or years in advanced?

@thehaveneventspace 9 ай бұрын

This is always going to be an potential concern since most of our clients are booking 12-18-24 months out. Our clients have never had any issues with us in the last couple years since we are always making it nicer. We aren't making any dramatic changes like painting different colors, changing lighting fixtures or floors, etc. We always do little details which are a nice addition in their minds! In the event that we were to make a large change, I would probably just send out an email proactively before we started the project, and always be willing to allow clients out of contracts with full refunds should they be unhappy. That would be the right thing to do :)

@simplefarmhousefamily383 Жыл бұрын

Your channel is amazing and thank you for sharing your journey! We want to open a venue on our 80 acre property so this is just want we need. Do you share the cost of your venue build anywhere? Thanks again!

@thehaveneventspace Жыл бұрын

Thank you for reaching out! If you would like to set up a Zoom call to chat, you can contact us at info@thehaveneventspace.com. I would love to talk to you more about your project! - Blake

@j_blades Жыл бұрын

God is good.

@nataszacieplik4190 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your insight, knowledge and inspiration. Would you be able to guide me where to find a proper business plan?

@thehaveneventspace Жыл бұрын

Natasza, I found a template for mine online and was just specific in searching for a business plan related to a venue. I actually came across another venues business plan that was listed and downloaded it and used it as a template to build mine!

@nataszacieplik4190 Жыл бұрын

@@thehaveneventspace Thank you!