Think including security in your packages protects your venue? Think again. The moment you provide security services, you’ve just become a security company – with all the liability that comes with it.

When venues hire security directly, they’re taking on responsibilities far beyond their expertise. Every action that security guard takes – or doesn’t take – becomes your liability. That unlawful detainment? Your problem. That physical altercation? Your lawsuit. That drunk driver they failed to stop? Your responsibility.

The solution is surprisingly simple: make security the client’s responsibility. You can make it easy by providing recommended vendors and clear requirements, but the actual hiring and management needs to stay in their hands.

Here’s why it matters: When security is part of your package, you’re not just responsible for hosting a beautiful event anymore. Suddenly you’re liable for preventing crimes, managing intoxicated guests, and handling physical conflicts. That’s not what you signed up for when you opened a wedding venue.

Smart venues know their limits. They understand that professional security companies have the training, insurance, and expertise to handle these situations properly. Your job is to provide a stunning space and seamless experience – not to become a part-time security operation.

Make security requirements clear in your contract. Help your clients find reputable providers. But keep that line firm: you’re a venue, not a security company. Let the professionals handle what they do best while you focus on what you do best.

Because at the end of the day, trying to be both venue and security company isn’t just risky – it’s unnecessary. There’s a better way to keep your events safe without putting your business at risk.

Need help structuring smart security requirements? Let’s talk about protecting your venue without overextending your liability.