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Podcast Summary
In a recent episode of Eventful Endeavors, Meny Leizerovich interviews Lyttie Culver, venue manager at Venue 650 located in Winter Haven, Florida. This modern, stylish venue hosts a diverse variety of events from weddings to corporate fundraisers. With its 10,000 square feet of flexible open space, Venue 650 has become a popular location for large gatherings.
Specializing predominantly in weddings, Venue 650 can host up to 20 events a month making it a highly sought-after location for couples. However, Lyttie and her team are always looking for new opportunities and are expanding their services to cater to different types of events and businesses.
Always aiming to be adaptable and cater to their customer’s needs, Venue 650 has recently installed a room divider. This allows the venue to host smaller parties if required and even multiple events on the same day. This versatility has pushed the Venue 650 to the forefront, ensuring it can accommodate almost any event.
Apart from being a venue manager, Lyttie wears another hat. She is also a professionally trained hair specialist and often works on bridal hairstyles. Her unique journey started with her mother, who was in the beauty industry. After a detour which led her to become an event director at a high-end restaurant, Lyttie finally found her way to Venue 650. Today, she successfully combines her two passions and applies her expertise in both on a daily basis, making Venue 650 a protean hub for events.
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This interview was provided by Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos
Podcast Transcript
Felix And Fingers (00:25)
So hello, hello and welcome back everybody. This is another episode of Eventful Endeavors and today I am so happy to be doing this podcast on this beautiful Wednesday here with Lyttie Culver, the venue manager at the beautiful Venue 650 in Winter Haven, Florida. How’s it going Lyttie?
Lyttie (00:46)
It’s going well. Thank you so much for having me here.
Felix And Fingers (00:48)
Thank you so much for being here. know, I was, the moment I actually came across your website and I saw the amazing and slick, like, and modern design and features you have at that venue, this is really impressive. And I could tell that you guys are hosting weddings, general events, like even like birthday parties, bridal showers. So yeah, tell me all about it. What do you guys do these days?
Lyttie (01:10)
We do weddings. So we have about 10,000 square feet of open space on the inside of our main dining hall, if you will. So a lot of our groups are quite large. So we do corporate events or fundraisers, but our bread and butter is mostly weddings. So we’re hosting up to 20 of them a month, which is on the high end. Of course, October is one of those busy months for us.
in February of course. So not always that many, but for the most part that is who we’re tailoring to. But we’re trying to get out of that. We’re trying to explore it a little bit more. We can do other things and attract different businesses. So we’re doing our best.
Felix And Fingers (01:51)
Sure, and you guys have so much space and room so you can literally accommodate.
Lyttie (01:54)
Thank
Felix And Fingers (01:55)
I would assume any event you had in mind. It’s just amazing. Yeah.
Lyttie (02:00)
For the most part, yes.
We’ve just installed a room divider so we actually can host small parties if we want to. So we’re trying to get into that where we can kind of cut up this space and allow for two different events to go on on the same day. We don’t do that now. So in the room, at first without the room divider, it was kind of harder to accommodate two different groups at not even at the same time but on the same day.
This base definitely works on our favor for most of the time, so which is great. Yes.
Felix And Fingers (02:29)
That’s really you know apply
to us chatting here today And this one’s so curious because I you know it just came across me that you like your first passion is like was beauty and you are like a Master and professionally trained in the world of hair so tell me all about this and what brought you I’m doing this today like going to the wedding industry and the event industry. I’m dying to know
Lyttie (02:50)
Yeah.
Okay. Absolutely. Well, my mother did hair. And so me and my sisters just kind of grew up with, you know, looking our best at all times, whether we cared about that or not. And we always thought it was more or less a chore. But then, you know, after I graduated college, I decided that I didn’t want to get a job right away. So I just went back to school again and hair came very natural to me. So that’s pretty much what I specialize in. And I still do hair today.
I do quite a bit of bridal hair, which is, never thought I would be into that, because I’m here in the venue and I experience and meet with all of the couples, I try to kind of work in both spaces. it’s always been my passion. I really love it. And I took some time off because I had some issues with one of my wrists from doing hair. So I became an event director at a high-end restaurant.
and the owners of this building, Venue 650, they had just bought the building. So they were in the really early stages, but they were courting me, if you will. So we decided that I would be a fit for them, and I just moved right from the restaurant to here, and I’ve been here since they started. So it’s been a really great experience. That’s right. Yeah.
Felix And Fingers (04:02)
That’s
an amazing journey. And you know, the first thing that popped to my head is like, if you have a couple and like maybe the bride, needs like a touch up on her hair. She never knows that you got living orders and she’s experienced in that field. So I’m like, you guys are looking to get married and also possibly want to acquire like a really like professional touch up if anything goes wrong, especially in Florida with the weather. ⁓ So that’s amazing. Okay. I did not see that one coming for 15 years.
Lyttie (04:12)
Yes.
Yes.
Felix And Fingers (04:30)
I’ve been into the idea of VENT and wedding industry and you’ve been with Venue 650 for about six years right now, is that right? Wow, that’s amazing. That’s really amazing. Yeah, and you know, I feel like, you know, during those six years, probably like you experienced so many things like in the wedding or event industry in general. So actually, let me go to my very first question that I really want to know.
Lyttie (04:37)
Yes. Yep. Yep. It’s been a journey. Yes.
Felix And Fingers (04:55)
What current trends are you seeing like right now in the wedding or any like event industry in general any trends like that? You’re like, okay. This is like this has been going on for a while now people love this
Lyttie (05:02)
you
Let me think, there has been, I’ve been finding that a lot of our groups are becoming, or a lot of our guests are getting really minimalistic with their decor. It’s not so grandiose anymore when that’s not their priority anymore. Which in my case, it’s a lot less work to do or to manage and all of that, but it’s still very beautiful and very classic and what they’re choosing is a lot of just.
neutral colors, white and black. I see that very often, just very little greenery. And they’re really utilizing what we have in this space and not bringing a ton in. So, you know, which I do appreciate because they’re taking advantage of the beauty of the venue, but they’re not overdoing it with their decor, which is overshadowing them. know, when the guests have way too much to do, you know, it seems super busy and then it kind of takes away from the couple. So.
I do find that it is getting a lot less in decor or the details are still there, but it’s a lot less. And I do find that silks have become a lot more popular or mixing and matching with their florals, real florals and silk florals. So that’s what I find the most. weddings are trending, of course, which we don’t do a ton of, but that’s really something that we’re trying to explore. So, you want to see? Yeah.
Felix And Fingers (06:18)
totally agree. I feel like
today is like less is more, know, and especially if the venue is already there and Venue 650 it looks like according to all the pictures, you know, I was watching it’s so slick, it’s so modern, it’s so elegant. Sometimes I feel like, just use those features and you can always, you know, bring some personality into it. But yeah, just like you said, like less is more. So I feel like this is great.
Lyttie (06:32)
Thank you.
Right.
Thank
That’s right, absolutely.
Felix And Fingers (06:43)
Awesome. It
takes me actually to my next question. And this is a little weird, but I’m sure you experienced this before. But what things couples should never do? Like any cringe, like worthy things you hate seeing like during any event?
Lyttie (06:58)
my. Well, I think the cringiest is being late to walk down the aisle because we give you two beautiful on-site suites that you really don’t have a lot of reasoning for that. And I understand the couple is the main event. They’ve done the work, the finances, all of that. But that probably irks me the most is when the time is being cut short because the delay in the start.
I always say that and of course, you know, proposing on someone else’s wedding day and I know we’ve heard this. I’ve watched this podcast. ⁓ It is something that I think will never go away and I’ve seen it here happen and I almost dropped to the floor. But in person and knowing it happens are two different things and it was just as mortifying. So I don’t recommend that and please don’t do it. Please just don’t do it. So, yeah.
Felix And Fingers (07:28)
Thanks.
Yeah, yeah,
I totally agree on that. Alright, so on the other end though, what is like the most unique, like, thought idea that you’ve seen like in a recent wedding or any event?
Lyttie (07:49)
Yes.
Okay, so the groom’s father had made him, it was made out of wood, but it was a sign that you put your head in. And it was the couple, so it was two heads were open, you know, like those caricature signs that you put your head in and you take photos of it. But they were holding, the groom was holding the bride and they were on a beach set up, you know, because they wanted to, you know, add their cultures and their backgrounds to this design. And it actually was,
it had power and electric to it and so it actually moved and they were waving at the same time and everyone thought that that was the best photo opportunity that I’ve ever seen and we all took photos with it. It was the most adorable and gracious gift that I have ever seen and the couple hadn’t seen it before so it was a surprise. Yes, it was amazing.
Felix And Fingers (08:44)
This is super cool. I actually, haven’t heard of that thing like ever. This is super cool. Okay. I really want to bump into it. You know, we play so many weddings and I was like, man, this, this should be a thing. All right. So this is super cool. What is like any advice you can offer for like someone, you know, just starting on their planning journey, any tips, any advice?
Lyttie (08:47)
Mm-hmm. Yeah. Yeah.
Yeah, it was. It was very cool.
I do answer. You know, my job I find…
is to give the guests the right questions to ask. But I always ask them, of course, I don’t really get too much in their budgets and all of that, but I always ask, what’s your priority? Because I do wanna know where the money is going, but not really how much money, if you know what I mean. And just see, if food is not your highest priority, then don’t have it at the top. And put these things in categories that you find important.
So I do find that that’s helpful for them because they’re so focused on, of course, the dress and the alcohol, if that’s the case, or the food and just, I guess, appeasing others. And I always tell them, I understand that you have family and outside influences that will influence your decision, but really make it and spend your money in the areas that you find the most important. So I try to tell them that, and I think it keeps them at ease that…
people don’t really care that much about certain things and I think they think they do. you know, that’s just one thing that I hope I, that makes them feel a little bit more comfortable with where their funds are going and what’s priority.
Felix And Fingers (10:13)
That’s great advice, know, and I feel like there’s so many things like going on already, you know, like for the couple. you know, just invest your time and worries, I would say, in things that actually matter, you know. So I totally agree on that. They have so many things going on. I could only imagine, you know, I try to recall my wedding day and it’s stressful. is all kinds things going on already. it’s blur, it’s fair. I know I was present.
Lyttie (10:24)
Mm-hmm.
different parents? Very. You remember it?
Felix And Fingers (10:40)
It just, just, there many things going on and I get that. Just try to utilize your time and invest it in things that matter. know, also, know, I don’t know, my real thumb is like, worry about the things that, you know, you’re capable of handling, that it’s under your responsibility. The other things, know, just, you know, go naturally and it should be okay. But yeah, that’s definitely great advice. I totally agree on that.
Lyttie (10:40)
Yep.
That’s
Felix And Fingers (11:07)
⁓ So
Lyttie (11:08)
very.
Felix And Fingers (11:08)
yeah, that’s something good for the couples to know out there. ⁓ I just want to go just a little deep. I’m just going to ask some rapid questions about Venue 650. And I’m sure that all the listeners would love to know the answers as well. And this is more about your availability and flexibility in booking, essentially. So how’s your current availability? How far in advance are you booked right now?
Lyttie (11:11)
Yes.
Thank you.
We are booking, we have an advertised for 2027 rental rates. Like we haven’t put anything out there, but we’re getting inquiries for 2027. So, which is shocking, but still about that 15th month mark, we kind of start seeing the interest in the next year. But we’re doing pretty good. mean, the Saturdays always are gonna be a…
a busy day, whatever month it may be. But we still have some availability in the end of this year. I mean, yeah, this year and next year. So I think it’s a little bit slower to book 2026, but I do see that the interest is there and it’s really the interest for the following year. So, you know, we haven’t established rates. We booked a few just with honoring the prices that we’ve already listed or that has been advertised.
But I think 2027 is going to be an amazing year. know I don’t want to think too far ahead, but I do find that it’s hopeful, which is great.
Felix And Fingers (12:32)
That’s amazing. This is like great news and I’m so happy to hear that. And you know, I’m just curious like, what would you recommend for like any couples or any potential clients? So how far in advance should they probably reach out? Now I see that you’re doing pretty well right now, but just you like in general, what would you recommend?
Lyttie (12:35)
See there.
I would say 12 months is great. I think it can be done easily in about eight months, but I would say that comfortably for the couple, 12 months is perfect.
Felix And Fingers (13:02)
Yeah, play it safe,
especially there are so many things to worry about, even if it’s not a wedding, just like any event in general today with so many things going on. yeah, definitely play it safe. So a year, eight months to a year, yeah, that sounds about right. What kind of flexibility do you have with guest count in case it changes?
Lyttie (13:05)
That’s right.
Yes.
Well, we only provide tables and chairs for up to 200 and that would be for two different sites. So it’s two different, I guess, events within the event. So that’s really all we manage. So 200 is our max, but in the building we can host about 400 or less. So, know, seated it’s a little crammed. Standing, of course, it’s a lot more comfortable. But anything over 200 is their responsibility. So I really…
You know, I don’t really have to manage that. just let them know, you know, in what direction they could go to find the same chair as we have, or, you know, they can get creative and completely wipe ours out and replace them with something they would prefer. So, you know, I don’t have to worry too much about what more I have to offer them, you know, in addition to that 200 set, but that’s pretty much what we see is most of our groups are 200 or less. So, yeah.
Felix And Fingers (14:15)
That’s awesome.
I’m still shocked by the capacity. The capacity is insane. So I love that. Can you me just like an average event size and cost at your venue? It doesn’t have to be like on the dot, if it makes sense, but anything like with plus, mandatory, do you guys have like any mandatory gratuity? If applicable, like anything like that.
Lyttie (14:18)
Sure. yeah.
Okay.
Okay. Are you asking for an overall wedding costs or just for our rental costs?
Felix And Fingers (14:40)
I would say let’s go with like the wedding toast like like the wedding toast like total
Lyttie (14:46)
Okay, well I don’t know… Okay, and I’m-
Felix And Fingers (14:47)
You can break it down however you want. Actually,
I would love to hear both options.
Lyttie (14:52)
Okay, well our rental rates, they range anywhere from about 5,000 to eight. So, and of course eight would be more or less Saturday. So when we can supply linens and of course tables and chairs. So after that, it depends a lot of course on your guest count. But we’re seeing weddings more or less probably 30.
to $40,000 every week. So, know, and that’s more on the lower end, but you know, we’ve seen them up to $150,000, you know, and so, and that kind of thing. it’s just, it goes back to that what’s priority. And if the food isn’t, then you meet, your cost may be lower or you’re, if you’re not serving alcohol, could definitely be lower. But our rights never change. The only real additional upgrade or inclusion that they could add would be for
additional table linens or napkins or something within that realm of things. But all in all, people have gotten very creative with what they already have and what they’re purchasing and or renting. I do find a lot of our guests end up buying and then reselling their items later. know, table decor and water goblets and all of these things that, you know, they’re finding that buying and reselling is actually the
most cost effective or efficient for them to get what they want without having to give it back. You know what I mean, if they love it. So yeah, I hope that answered your question.
Felix And Fingers (16:22)
Yeah, that’s amazing. I was like, okay, they’re actually doing that. mean, that’s actually pretty wise on their end. I never thought about it, but yeah, when are you gonna use it again? Maybe like an anniversary party or anything like it? Possibly, but I don’t know. That’s actually a really good question. So that’s great to use of that. Do you have any like certain like deposit amount that is required with a venue?
Lyttie (16:30)
Yeah.
sure. Yeah.
Absolutely. Yeah. ⁓
Yes,
so we always require our retainer fee is $500. So that’s what we always collect and we always require a damaged deposit as well on top of the rental rate. yep.
Felix And Fingers (16:58)
Do you have any cancellation policy, anything like that?
Lyttie (17:02)
We do, but it is 365 days. So essentially, you know, if they cancel within that time period, which most people end up doing, then everything that they’ve already paid towards their rental rate will be no longer available to them. we try our hardest to keep them for whatever reason, because we want them to host something here. You know, we’ve already gone through all these things and a lot of times the…
you know, when they need to cancel, when they’ve come to that conclusion, it’s much closer to their event date. So we like to offer it up for something else, you know, that date, you know, whether the couple has broken up or if they have a, you know, family or what have you. We’re happy to allow them to keep their date and pay towards it and then use that date for something else. So that’s really what we like to do, but there is always going to be a fee to, there’s a…
a 10 % fee to change the date with outside of that 365 days.
Felix And Fingers (17:59)
Sure, you never know I guess like what’s gonna happen right so I feel like it’s I mean it’s just life in general But yeah, totally fair. That’s just the way it is I do have question about your catering and vendors now I know you say that a lot of your clients they like bringing stuff on their own and um Do you have like any in-house like catering service or do the couples need to provide their own caterer?
Lyttie (18:06)
Mm hmm. Yeah.
We have an open vendor policy, so we allow our guests to choose the vendors of their choice within any of the categories, and we just require their caterer to be licensed and insured. So it’s not a lot of requirement, but we do request those documents prior to. Yes.
Felix And Fingers (18:37)
Got it. And
actually this next question is gonna kind of like connect to that one as well. Are there any like preferred vendors you recommend or and are the couples like required to use them? So probably not required to use them, but any vendors that you recommend sometimes on your own.
Lyttie (18:52)
Absolutely, and that’s kind of the idea is when we started we didn’t know anyone so we really we opened up the vendor policy to create relationships with us, know just the The the management within the venue so that’s kind of where it started we may taper off and kind of add more exclusive vendors to our packages however The preferred vendor list that I send out and yes, we do have one
It’s been curated, it’s been definitely changed over the years, but I do think that we have come up with a really great list of incredible vendors that we trust and that work well together. So that was really the goal, is that they could work well together and not everyone, not too many chiefs, you know what I mean? They were all working towards the same goal.
Felix And Fingers (19:36)
That’s awesome. It’s all about teamwork right the day of the event even as a performer, you know I Show up. I always love to connect in advance with a photographer without wedding planner with everybody You know just making sure this day is gonna be a success, you know, we are all working here together We may provide different services, but we all have the same goal. We just want this to be a success So yes, it’s all about teamwork eventually ⁓ So yeah, I totally agree on that. I believe that we already spoke about this like earlier but
Lyttie (19:38)
Sorry.
Right.
Felix And Fingers (20:04)
I just want to double check if we haven’t covered that what is the max capacity of the venue for both ceremony and reception?
Lyttie (20:13)
So in the garden area, if the couple chooses to do their ceremony in the garden, I can only host 250 guests comfortably. But inside the venue, I can host 400.
Felix And Fingers (20:24)
Is there a designated like bridal suite or any changing area?
Lyttie (20:28)
Yes, so I do, I’m actually in the groom suite right now. ⁓ Yeah, so it is actually very cozy in here. No restroom, but it does have a wet bar and, you know, like a wine cooler or a drink refrigerator. And then the bride’s side does have a restroom and it’s quite larger, of course. I’m sure you can understand that. But it’s a little larger and it definitely is a lot more accommodating to women’s things and…
Felix And Fingers (20:32)
Ooooo
Lyttie (20:53)
a lot more people. but yes, they’re in close quarters to each other, but they all are inside. So, yes.
Felix And Fingers (21:00)
I like it’s such a great part of the day, know, just to go and like unwind there. So yeah, it’s such a great part. Okay, that’s awesome. I believe like every couple, you know, they want their like little space, you know, so this is great. Do you have any like curfews or anything people should be aware of, like the clients, any time that music shouldn’t be played like past, like midnight, 11 p.m., anything like this?
Lyttie (21:08)
Yeah.
Okay.
Yes, 11 p.m. is our cutoff time. All of our rentals end at 11, but you have the option to add an additional hour. So 11 would be your start to clean up, and then be out by 11. So if it was just a standard rental, it would be about 10 o’clock, but it’s not necessarily that we are in fear that someone will report us for noise ordinance. We’re kind of in an interesting part of the city where…
is on a working neighborhood, a lot of our events are in the evening or on the weekends, so it’s pretty deserted down here. So, haven’t had anyone that has been, you know, bothered by the sound, but I would say 10 or 11 is typically the cutoff, yes.
Felix And Fingers (22:05)
awesome.
That’s awesome. I feel like the location is such an important, you know, key card about this. So this is great. You know, you can just do you. You don’t have to worry about that. You can even go with fireworks. would assume in the well, you probably need. I don’t know if you need a permit this day to launch a firework, but depends on the city, I guess. But yeah, you can literally do whatever you feel like. So that’s great. And I believe that the party animals out there listening, they’re like, okay, this is cool. So we can go on and nobody’s gonna stop us.
Lyttie (22:16)
Yep.
Yeah. Mm-hmm.
Yeah.
That’s right.
Felix And Fingers (22:38)
So that’s great. Is there any parking available within the venue and is it complimentary?
Lyttie (22:45)
Yes, it is complimentary and there’s 150 parking spots on our property. So, yep, and it usually can accommodate most of our groups, but we do have an additional parking, I guess, parking lot available across the street from us, which is so complimentary and it has about 90 spots. So, usually plenty, but, you know, I always get creative and do a little walk around the building just to see if everyone is parking. ⁓
Felix And Fingers (22:49)
Wow.
Right.
Lyttie (23:09)
an appropriate spot. But yes, there’s typically plenty for most of our group sizes. Yes.
Felix And Fingers (23:14)
That’s awesome. This is great.
feel like people like sometimes are so stressful. Is there going to be parking? there going to So this is I like to hear. Okay, with $1,650 you got it covered. You got plenty of parking. So that’s awesome. Do you have any like backup plan for like an outdoor wedding in case like of bad weather? And this is Florida. So I guess we never know. But is there like a plan B?
Lyttie (23:18)
Yes.
Yes, so typically what I’ll do, especially during the summertime because it’s more frequent that it’s raining, we always come up with a plan B. So all of my couples from pretty much the end of May to October, we talk about the plan B, what that would look like for them. So moving everything indoors and how creative they wanna be with that and how much effort they wanna put into the second plan.
But yes, I’m always I’m always checking in with them because I never want to give them
I don’t want to tell them what they have to do, but they do need to decide. So because I don’t want to put anything outside, I don’t want any of their items damaged or anything like that. So we typically will just suggest with that room divider that I mentioned earlier is dividing the space so that they could accommodate for a ceremony and then keep their cocktail hour area available and then do the swap during cocktail hour.
Felix And Fingers (24:28)
Yes, and I feel like in Florida you have to play it safe. You just can’t risk it because and just out of nowhere it’s just gonna be pouring. It’s like a rocket on you out of nowhere and then the sun just shines like 10 minutes later and no remaining of any clouds or anything. It’s almost like surreal. So this is the thing. But yeah, it’s always good to have a plan B and that’s awesome. You guys, by the way, charge any additional cost for using like the backup space or anything like it.
Lyttie (24:33)
Yeah.
Yeah.
You
Yes.
No, we, no, no, no. And we will always guarantee to assist the either set up or breakdown or the swap of the building. So they always have a staff member here, whether it’s one or two or however many we feel like we need to do the change. So no, I would, just want to be supportive of them. And if it’s, if it’s raining the weather, we’ll have to bring them inside. You know, that’s just how it is. So I do my very best to.
get them to a place that they’re just as comfortable with doing that inside, because they’re typically pretty upset about doing that if they have their heart set on the garden. But you’re right. mean, it could start raining and be sunny five minutes later. And I remind them of that, in that the garden isn’t going anywhere. You have the opportunity to go back in there. We can always take photos, but your ceremony will have to be inside. yeah? Yeah?
Felix And Fingers (25:47)
That’s right. That’s perfect. I’m just curious, this is now like on a different topic.
This is more about the vendors, I guess, but how early can the vendors access the venue for set up on the wedding day or just any event in general, honestly?
Lyttie (26:00)
Okay, so most of our rentals are full day rentals. I know we just talked about micro weddings or hourly rentals, but most of our rentals are full day. So the rental is 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and the vendors can start setting up right at nine.
Felix And Fingers (26:15)
That’s amazing. That’s plenty of time, especially if you have a lot of gear going on. you’re the more the merrier with time, you know? And it’s Florida too. So, I mean, me personally as a performer, we always like to show up two hours prior to the actual start time. And we just love to play it safe with Florida with traffic, especially, and just whether you just never know. We only need just about like, honestly, 30 to 45 minutes to be fully set up.
Lyttie (26:19)
Yes.
Mm-hmm.
Yeah.
Yeah.
Felix And Fingers (26:41)
but we like the two hours. ⁓ So
you never know, it’s 9 a.m. for vendors in general out there. This is amazing. This is really good. Is there any event coordinator? And obviously you’re the manager on site during the wedding day.
Lyttie (26:48)
Yeah.
No, so we, I do everything. mean, we have an office manager and then the owner, she’s very involved as well, but I really, I manage everything, to be honest with you. All the setups, all the client visits, phone calls in the middle of the night even, and you know, all of that. We have staff employees that come and work the events. So I’m not here physically at all the events. I try to at least…
be there to welcome them in, then hand it off to one of our staff members. So they’re there really to make sure that everything is set in place if they’re using anything of ours or that we’ve provided and then just be a helping hand throughout the day. So, know, and the is the building. You know, the building is a little bit older and, you know, sometimes things happen. And so they’re there to make sure that they’re taking care of it and being as supportive as possible.
Felix And Fingers (27:50)
That is so impressive, honestly. And I know you told me before, you know, before today that you grew up in a family of 10. So you’re definitely no stranger to like chaos and problem solving and anything that’s associated with it. This is impressive. It’s like a one woman show. So this is amazing.
Lyttie (28:06)
Yeah, that’s right. It really
is. Yeah, Becky the owner, she’s incredible and she’s really guided. Me and the office manager through this wild ride of just learning as we go, but I do find that we’re doing a good job. So we’re learning a lot and we’re really, we’re proud of where it’s going and we’re really excited for the future.
Felix And Fingers (28:27)
That’s amazing. Would you be the main point of contact prior to the event?
Lyttie (28:32)
Yes, I probably reference Becky first because her phone number is everywhere, everywhere that you can access online. So she definitely, if you did call any numbers, if you didn’t know my personal line, then you would get her first. But we most likely it will be me. So yes, I kind of like to do the start of the, you know, the initial inquiry visit all the way up to the wedding day and be, you know, just be available to them. Like I said.
is pretty much 24 hours a day. Yeah.
Felix And Fingers (29:01)
You
know, I was just about to go to the next question, which is like, how involved are you in the planning process? But I feel like I have my answer right now. So I feel like I’m good. I feel like you’re there from like top to bottom. So that’s amazing. This is really amazing. I am honestly, I’ve never been out to Venue 650, but I will definitely want to check it out soon. I will also say to all of our listeners online out there, we will make sure to link you guys with a TikTok.
Lyttie (29:04)
hahaha
Okay.
Felix And Fingers (29:28)
Facebook page and so grant on of course the official website as well and some more pictures So you can guys get an impression. So once again, this is Venue 650 in beautiful winter Haven, Lyttie I believe I asked everything I had in mind. This was so much fun listening to your insights in your experience. I love doing that Thank you so much for being here
Lyttie (29:40)
Thank
Felix And Fingers (29:50)
And to all out there, check it out. Check out the links and all the info. We’re going to make sure it’s attached. This is Venue 650 in the beautiful Winter Haven, Florida. Definitely check it out.
Lyttie (30:01)
Yes, thank you so much for having me.
Felix And Fingers (30:03)
Of course, Lily, until next time, thank you so much and I hope I’m gonna see you sooner than I think, right? Thank you so much.
Lyttie (30:05)
Yeah.
Yes, come by and see us. Yes.
You’re welcome.
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