A venue's agreement to notify a client first and give them the right to confirm before the date is offered to others.
When a venue gives a client first option, it means that if another enquiry comes in for the same date, the venue will contact the first-option holder and give them a set window (often 48–72 hours) to confirm or release. First options typically require no payment but do need to be formally requested. Once confirmed with a deposit, the hold converts to a binding booking.
FOH
Front of House — the guest-facing areas of a venue and the staff who work in them.
BOH
Back of House — the areas of a venue not visible to guests, used by staff, catering, production, and storage.
Green Room
A private room for speakers, performers, or VIPs to prepare, relax, and be briefed away from the main event space.
Dry Hire
Renting a venue or equipment without any additional services such as catering, staffing, or AV.
Wet Hire
Hiring a venue or equipment with services — such as catering, staffing, or AV — included in the package.
In-House
Services or equipment provided directly by the venue rather than sourced from external vendors.