You found the wedding venue. The date is open. Here is how to make sure it stays that way.
Holding a wedding venue date used to mean writing a big nonrefundable check and hoping for the best. On PartySpace it works differently — and a lot better.
What Is Hold the Date?
Hold the Date on PartySpace lets you reserve a specific date at a wedding venue for 72 hours while you make your decision. It is not a booking. It is not a contract. It is simply a way to make sure nobody else takes the date you love while you are scheduling a tour or talking it over with your partner.
The cost is $50. The venue manager reviews your request and approves or declines it. If they cannot honor the hold you are not charged. If they approve it your date is protected for 72 hours and the venue reaches out to answer questions and schedule a tour.
Why It Works Better Than the Old Way
The old process looked like this. You find a venue you love. You send an email asking about availability. You wait two or three days for a response. By the time you hear back someone else has already put a deposit down on the date you wanted.
Hold the Date removes that window entirely. You see an available date on the PartySpace availability calendar. You submit a hold request. The venue responds quickly because they have a serious, qualified lead in front of them — not just a casual inquiry.
Here is what makes it work. Before a couple can submit a hold request they have already seen the venue’s pricing and minimum spend. They know what they are getting into. They are not browsing. They are ready to move.
How to Submit a Hold Request
It takes about two minutes.
Find a venue on PartySpace that you love. Open their availability calendar and find a date that works. Click Hold the Date. Review the venue’s pricing and minimums. Submit your $50 hold request. The venue manager reviews it and responds — typically quickly, because a qualified couple is waiting.
If approved your date is held for 72 hours. Use that time to schedule a tour, ask your questions, and make your decision with confidence.
What Happens After the Hold
The venue team reaches out to you directly to schedule a tour or answer questions. You are under no obligation to book — but most couples who submit a hold are genuinely ready to move forward. The 72 hour window is designed to give you breathing room without leaving the venue hanging.
If you decide the venue is right for you the booking process begins from there. If you decide it is not the right fit the hold expires and the date opens back up for other couples.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hold the Date
How much does it cost to hold a date on PartySpace?
It costs $50 to hold a date for 72 hours. This fee is paid by the couple — the venue is never charged.
What if the wedding venue declines my hold request?
If the venue cannot honor the hold for any reason you will not be charged. The $50 is only processed if the venue approves the request.
Am I committing to book the venue when I submit a hold?
No. A hold is not a booking and not a contract. It simply reserves the date while you make your decision. You are under no obligation to proceed after the hold is approved.
How long does the venue have to respond to my hold request?
Venues are encouraged to respond quickly since a qualified couple is waiting. Most respond within a few hours. The 72 hour hold clock starts when the venue approves the request.
Can I hold multiple dates at multiple wedding venues?
You can submit hold requests at different venues. Keep in mind that each hold requires a $50 fee per request.
What happens when the 72 hours expires?
If no booking is made the hold expires and the date opens back up for other couples. The venue will follow up with you before the hold expires to answer any remaining questions.
Why do I have to see pricing before submitting a hold?
Because it makes the whole process better for everyone. Couples who have seen the pricing and still want to hold a date are genuinely interested — not just curious. Venues get qualified leads. Couples get faster responses. That is why the conversion rate is so high.
Where can I see venues with available dates?
Browse all venues with real time availability at partyspace.com/holdthedate.
