Behind the Venue Doors: Unlocking the Venue Role in Event Success
Tue, Jan 20
|AVALON
Venues often set the stage—literally and figuratively—for weddings and events.


Time & Location
Jan 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
AVALON, 80 W 4th St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
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About the event
Behind the Venue Doors: Unlocking the Venue Role in Event Success
Venues often set the stage—literally and figuratively—for weddings and events. As one of the first and largest investments a client makes, the venue can influence everything from budget priorities to vendor choices. Each venue’s approach is distinct, offering both challenges and opportunities for vendors to create successful collaborations.
Join ILEA-MSP for a candid conversation on how to best collaborate with venues for smoother, more successful events. We’ll hear perspectives from venue managers and event professionals on topics like communication, contract considerations, timelines, and the role venues play in shaping client expectations. Whether you work in weddings, corporate events, or non-profits, you’ll walk away with strategies to build stronger relationships with venues, reduce friction, and create better experiences for your clients.
Our Moderator and Panelists:
Jessica Barrett, Bigger Picture Solutions
Kelly Bollis, The Neu Neu

