Key Vocabulary(3): Venues and Themes

compliance

Acting in accordance with certain standards.

ADA compliant

Adhering to requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which requires public facilities to make accommodations for disabled people.

risk

Adverse occurrence that would have a negative effect on the event. Fire, heart attack, bad weather, and poor attendance are examples of risks.

ambiance

Atmosphere, feel, or environment of a particular location.

plated meal

Food served in individual portions on plates at the table (as in a sit-down restaurant).

buffet

Food set up on a table or sideboard; guests help themselves to the portion they want.

theme

How an event should look and feel; the visual and sensorial representation of the event's goal/purpose.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Law passed in 1990 that dictates what changes a venue must make in order to allow fair use by disabled individuals.

continental breakfast

Light breakfast, typically consisting of coffee and/or juice, rolls/bagels/pastries, and occasionally fruit.

venue

The scene or location of an event.

mitigate

To lessen, minimize, or relieve. To mitigate a risk is to lessen the chances of it occurring.