How guests submit a party or event inquiry (non-instant booking)
The party/event inquiry page lets guests request a booking for group events like birthday parties, corporate outings, or private gatherings. This is not an instant booking — it submits a request that the venue reviews and follows up on.
The page uses a tabbed layout. The Contact Us tab (or whatever the venue has named it) is selected by default when guests land on the `/party` route. The other tabs link to standard reservation packages and an optional custom tab.
Select a location and occasion
The form starts with two dropdowns side by side.
Pick a venue from the Location dropdown. Only open venues appear (no "Coming Soon" locations). Select the event type from the What's the Occasion? dropdown — options are configured by the venue (e.g., Birthday, Corporate Event, Holiday Party).
Choose a date
Click the Select Date field to open an inline calendar.
Pick the event date. The calendar shows availability based on the selected venue. After selecting a date, the calendar closes and the field updates.
Set the start time and duration
Two dropdowns appear side by side: Event Start Time and Event Duration.
Start times are generated in 30-minute intervals based on the venue's operating hours for the selected date. Duration options are preset (e.g., 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, etc.).
Enter the number of guests
Type the estimated guest count into the Number of Guests field.
The venue may enforce a minimum or maximum. If the count is outside the allowed range, an error message appears (e.g., "Guest number should be less than 50").
Click Next to continue
The Next button is disabled until all fields in this step are filled. Click it to advance to the contact information phase.
Enter contact details
The form switches to show four fields: First Name, Last Name, Email, and Phone.
All four are required. Email and phone are validated — an invalid format triggers an inline error. A checkbox labeled "Keep me updated on exclusive offers and events" (or custom text set by the venue) is pre-checked by default unless the venue has configured it otherwise.
If the venue has added a note (e.g., deposit policy or cancellation terms), it appears below the checkbox.
Submit the inquiry
Click Next again to submit the request.
The form sends all event details plus contact information to the venue. Google Analytics tracking parameters (UTM source, medium, campaign, etc.) are captured automatically if present. On success, the guest is redirected to the confirmation page.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Location | The venue where the event will take place. Only open locations are listed. |
| What's the Occasion? | The event type — configured by the venue in admin settings. |
| Select Date | The requested event date. Opens an inline calendar. |
| Event Start Time | Available start times in 30-minute intervals based on venue hours. |
| Event Duration | How long the event will last. Options are preset in 30-minute increments. |
| Number of Guests | Estimated headcount. Must be a number within the venue's allowed range. |
| First Name | Guest's first name. Required. |
| Last Name | Guest's last name. Required. |
| Guest's email address. Required and validated. | |
| Phone | Guest's phone number. Required and validated. |
| Keep me updated | Opt-in checkbox for promotional emails. Pre-checked by default unless the venue disables it. |
Updated May 12, 2026
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