The location of the event is one of the primary aspects that can drive the budget of the event.  In many ways, where the event is held can impact many other attributes to the budget.  Here in Delaware, organizations have access to hundreds of possible locations up and down the state, as well as in the surrounding cities in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and DC.  The costs of venues in each of these locations vary significantly.  As you are planning an event, here is a non-exhaustive list of five things to think about or ask when considering a venue.