The most important part of (1)............... a successful event is to give yourself plenty of lead time. You don't want to leave important details until the last minute. Ideally, you should give yourself several weeks to plan your event, or several months if it will be a large affair. The first step is to find a suitable (2)............... for your event. You want a place that is pleasant and convenient. You also need a place that is the right size. If you have even a general idea of the number of guests you can expect to attend, it will be easy to calculate the (3)............... of the room that you will need. Many places that rent rooms for events can also provide food and entertainment, and may also assist you with your plans.