April 25, 2012 By Jocelyn Cates

BookIt Button!

Booking just got even easier! Our venues can now drop a VenueAgent BookIt button right into their website, so event hosts can book quickly and easily from our venues websites too!

 

What is likely even more important to our venue owners- it makes event tracking and management automated. This booking process makes sure the venue owners don't have to mess with taking payments, managing ...

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April 22, 2012 By Jocelyn Cates

Event Concierge

Among many of the cool releases we have that are fast approaching for the website, we are proud to announce that we are adding an event concierge service!

 

This is an exclusive benefit when booking your venue online through VenueAgent. Our event concierge will reach out to you promptly upon your booking to discuss any event needs you may have. You will be provided with contacts and ...

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Tags: VenueAgent , venue , event concierge , booking online

April 16, 2012 By Jocelyn Cates

Videos

We are super excited! VenueAgent is releasing a few new features to the website in the coming weeks. New search results layout, new homepage, and (maybe) my personal favorite- video segments.

I recently sat down with the ever-talented Paul Grundy (Cincinnati State) for our first edit of the 'Share Your Space' VenueAgent venue video tour that we shot about a week ago. We visited a very cool space ...

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Tags: venues , VenueAgent , events , Parties , venue agent

April 13, 2012 By Diane DeRosa-Reynolds

Opening Day After-Party

Opening Day offered more to people than great parades, ball park hotdogs, and a Reds victory…it featured ...

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Tags: venues , VenueAgent , event space , cincinnati , Opening Day Event , venue agent

April 7, 2012 By Jocelyn Cates

Community Events

Call us crazy- but we believe that building up awareness in the community about what were doing at VenueAgent will be key in our growth. VenueAgent has been through some changes along the way- any person who has had interest in our 'book a venue online' platform from the ...

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Tags: VenueAgent , events , Event , event space , showers , cincinnati events

March 29, 2012 By Jocelyn Cates

On the hunt for cool space

This recent article in Soabox Media does a great job touching on how we are targeting out of the box space for events. Do you have space, or know of a cool space you can list on VenueAgent.com? 

This article also showcases how "Sharing your Space" on VenueAgent can increase revenues to a point where our rent and other overhead are no longer a concern...a few of our venues can ...

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Tags: venues , VenueAgent , event space , Soapbox Media

March 29, 2012 By Diane DeRosa-Reynolds

A little about the Founder

Here is a cool little Q and A with the Founder of VenueAgent!!

Here's my favorite part of the piece: 

What inspires you?
There was a recent report that New Yorkers who rent out their space on Airbnb.com can bring in an additional income, averaging $21,000 per year. This inspires me because VenueAgent is doing a similar thing. We are giving business owners the opportunity to create a ...

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Tags: VenueAgent , events , venue , venue agent , cincinnati venue

December 20, 2011 By Jocelyn Cates

Start Something That Matters

It’s a great feeling inside when I know that all of the events booked through VenueAgent are because people want to celebrate something special. It may be a wedding, or a baby on the way, or an anniversary milestone. It gives me the warm and fuzzies when I think about all the memories being made, and that the VenueAgent team has a part in making those milestone celebrations unique. ...

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Tags: wedding reception , Event , traditions , unique , celebrations , baby shower

November 9, 2011 By Jocelyn Cates

Innovation in the wedding industry!?

We love innovation here at VenueAgent. LOVE. Now, part of that is because (if we might say so...) we are innovative, but also because we understand that as a bride or party planner, you're always looking to be original, to find ways to make events memorable and special. If you're a bride we imagine that you’re always trying to further your wedding theme by making choices that reflect you ...

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Tags: planning , events , Wedding , venue , unique venues , bridal

October 29, 2011 By Jocelyn Cates

Out with the old, in with the new...

So the word has gotten out- and VenueAgent, collectively as a company, is hunting down the most unique and alternative spaces for all pre and post wedding celebrations, and social events. We get emails, facebook messages and tweets about cool venues that are #perfect4VenueAgent. The tips keep rolling in and people are starting to catch on. Angie Patrice, our Huntress-in-Residence, scouts out ...

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Tags: venues , soiree , bridal showers , event space , event planning

July 1, 2011 By Jocelyn Cates

Pro Reviewer!

Excited for upcoming possibilities.....We will be launching a review based weekly blog. Local venues with a pro reviewer to give you the scoop. This should be good! Comment with any venue recommendations.

VenueAgent is building fast but still looking for venues for all types of events. Corporate meetings, Birthday Parties, Anniversary Celebrations, Wedding type events, Baby Showers....

We list ...

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Tags: venues , events , Wedding , Parties , venue , meetings , weddings , facilities , banquet halls

July 28, 2010 By Jocelyn Cates

Venue Fees, Contracts, and Deposits, Oh My!

Just a few things to keep in mind if you are one of our brides that will be planning a year+ in advance.

If you’re at least that far in advance, anticipate price increases by the time your function occurs. Once you, your fiance and family have made the final choice for your venue, make sure to lock in your fees in a contract, protecting yourself from possible rate increases later. Be sure ...

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May 19, 2010 By Jocelyn Cates

The beauty of short range and off-season wedding planning


With a ring on your finger and the contentment of finding your one and only, you start your wedding plans with the click of a mouse. What to search first....the dress? Be truthful, you’ve been looking at dresses online for 6 months now. Inspiration ideas...? Well, you already know you hate purple, coral, and dislike any and every shade of blue but you’ve always loved mint green and ...

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Tags: budget , off-season , saving , wedding reception , short range , planning

March 8, 2010 By Jocelyn Cates

Venues with Ceremony Sites

It is increasingly popular for engaged couples to want the ease of having their ceremony and reception in the same location rather than opting for a church wedding followed by the reception. This can be a wonderful alternative option for you if you want it to be easy and convenient! Often brides are looking for the convenience in planning and the ease of transportation for their guests. Even ...

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Tags: rehearsal , ceremony , reception site , vow exchange , all inclusive , church ceremony

March 8, 2010 By Jocelyn Cates

VA has arrived

Welcome to Venue Agent and our blog Weddings 101. Let’s shed a little light on what Venue Agent is all about. Venue Agent was created in order to help engaged couples or anyone that’s planning a special event find the perfect venue for their needs. We offer advanced searching, special offers, and a search by date feature called Hot Dates and Rates. The Hot Dates and Rates feature will ...

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Tags: Reception venues , venues , Ceremony sites , rehearsal , deals