LESSON 4 - a venue

Word of the week: A VENUE

Related expressions
1.a venue - a place where a public event or meeting happens
The stadium has been especially chosen as the venue for the European Football Championship.

2.state-of-the-art - very modern and using the most recent ideas and methods
The FBI is using a state-of-the-art computer to store confidential data.

3.  cater to - to try to satisfy a need, especially an unpopular or generally unacceptable need
We will do our very best to cater to the client’s wishes.

In context
Wouldn’t you agree that planning a wedding can sometimes be a nightmare? Your to-do list seems to have no end, as there is always something to add on. The number one point on your list is of course finding the perfect venue. People are always looking for something out of the ordinary, with a so called wow-factor, especially one that makes the event unforgettable.
 
Finding the perfect venue for any event can be a daunting problem. For example, where should a company hold its annual conference? Hotels seem to be the ideal location, providing they have state-of-the-art facilities catering to all needs and tastes. Another choice of venues can be historic castles and stately homes located among rolling hills, or an enchanting lake that serves as a perfect backdrop to a successful business event.

If you still can’t make up your mind where to find the best venue, you can always take advantage of the internet. Whether you are planning a conference or a wedding, you can browse through an extensive database of hotels and conference centers and I’m sure you’ll find the venue you are after.


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