Planning guides from the venue floor.
Straight answers on costs, timelines, layouts, and food for events in Hutchinson, Kansas, written by the people who host them every week.
Pricing · 5 min read
How much does it cost to rent an event venue in Hutchinson?
Real numbers for renting an event venue in Hutchinson, Kansas: what drives the price, what is usually included, and what a full day at SandHills Event Center costs.
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Weddings · 6 min read
A 12-month wedding reception planning timeline.
A month-by-month timeline for planning a wedding reception in Hutchinson, Kansas, from booking the venue to the final walkthrough and clean-up.
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Corporate events · 5 min read
Planning a company holiday party in Hutchinson.
How to plan a company holiday party or year-end banquet in Hutchinson, Kansas: timing, budget per person, food, awards, and why weekday dates are the smart choice.
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Planning · 6 min read
How to lay out an event hall for 50 to 300 guests.
Floor plan ideas for weddings, banquets, and parties in a 50 by 70 foot hall: round-table seating, banquet rows, theater style, cocktail layouts, and where the dance floor and stage go.
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Food & drink · 5 min read
Bringing your own caterer: how food and drink work here.
SandHills Event Center in Hutchinson has no required vendors. Here is how catering, the prep kitchen, drop-off food, family-style meals, and the bar work at your event.
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Planning · 6 min read
10 questions to ask before you book an event venue.
The ten questions that uncover hidden costs and surprises at any event venue, with the straight answers for SandHills Event Center in Hutchinson, Kansas.
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