Making a Booking

This guide walks you through the complete process of booking a venue on OpenVenue.

Bookings are made for a specific **space** (the bookable unit) within a venue when applicable.

Before You Book

Make sure you have:

• ✅ An OpenVenue account (create one at signup)
• ✅ Reviewed the venue details and policies

Step 1: Start from a Venue

To start a booking:

1. Go to a venue page (from `/venues`)
2. Click **Book This Venue**

If you’re not signed in, you’ll be redirected to the login page and then returned to the booking flow.

Step 2: Enter Your Booking Details

On the booking form (`/venues/[venueId]/book`), you’ll provide details for the space you want to book:

• **Full Name**
• **Email**
• **Phone**
• **Number of Guests**
• **Start Time** and **End Time**
• **Internal Notes** (optional)
• **Special Requests** (optional)

Step 3: (Optional) Set Up a Recurring Booking

If your event repeats:

1. Enable **This is a recurring event**
2. Choose a recurrence pattern (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly)
3. Choose the number of occurrences

Step 4: Review the Booking Summary

Before continuing, confirm the summary (including the total).

Step 5: Continue to Payment

When you click **Continue to Payment**, OpenVenue creates your booking and redirects you to your booking details page (`/bookings/[bookingId]`) to complete payment.

Booking Confirmation

After successful payment, you’ll see your booking confirmed and you’ll be redirected back to **My Bookings**.

You can always access your bookings at `/bookings`.

After Booking

What to Expect

• **My Bookings** - Your booking appears in your bookings list

Preparing for Your Event

1. Review the venue's check-in instructions
2. Note the venue address and parking info
3. Arrive on time for your booking

**Questions about booking?** Contact our support team for assistance.