Calendar & event management

Every event organized, from quote to event day

Once an inquiry becomes an event, track everything in one place: availability, proposals, contracts, and client communication. No more scattered spreadsheets.

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Replace your scattered tools with one simple system

Pipeline, calendar, emails and tasks — all connected.

Core feature

Availability that's always accurate

No more double-bookings. See all your venues and spaces in one unified calendar. Your team always knows what's available.

  • Multi-venue & multi-space in one view
  • Instant conflict warnings before you save
  • Day, week, and month views
  • Optional sync with Google or Outlook
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May 2809:00 AM06:00 PMEdelman
May 1709:00 AM06:00 PMMetLife
Apr 2709:00 AM06:00 PMNotion
Mar 1909:00 AM06:00 PMPfizer
Mar 1709:00 AM06:00 PMAccenture
PayFitOct 1509:00 AM07:00 PM
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Lucy BennettRe: Venue availability for October 152h ago
John CarterRe: Venue availability for October 1514h ago
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Lucy BennettRe: Venue availability for October 151d ago
John CarterRe: Venue availability for October 151d ago
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Built into each event

Email history for each event

Every email exchanged with a client is linked to their event. Open an event, see the full conversation: no need to search your inbox.

  • Emails linked to the event
  • Reply directly from the event page
  • Full thread visible to your team
Venue calendar

The calendar knows your closures before you do

A venue doesn't operate 365 days a year. Annual closure, winter works, a reserved weekend: declare these periods once and they show up everywhere, from the calendar to the event creation form.

Closure periods

Holidays, works, a private event: the period is blocked for the venue and, if you choose, inherited by all its spaces. Your call: a simple warning, or blocking event creation on those dates.

Public holidays, imported

Your country's official public holidays import in one click for the year and appear as closures in the calendar.

School holidays by zone

The school holidays for your venue's zone tint the calendar. Purely informational, never blocking: you see at a glance why seminar demand collapses in the second week of February.

Everything else you need, built in

EdelmanOct 14, 2026 • 07:00 AM → 05:00 PMSeminar
OverviewActivityConversationsQuotes2
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$3,400
Pax
34 pers.

Event details

All key event info on one page: dates, spaces, guests, budget, contacts and status.

ArticlesQtyUnit priceTax
Full-day venue rental
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3400$
20%
Exclusive access to the venue from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM for up to 30 people. Includes main event space, breakout room, furniture setup (tables & chairs) and basic technical equipment (screen & projector).
Total excl. tax$3,400
VAT$680

Quotes & proposals

Stunning proposals with e-signatures.

Schedule
08:3009:00
Coffee reception
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09:0010:30
Plenary session
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Break
15min
10:4512:30
Morning workshops
1h45

Function sheets

The function sheet adapts to the event type. For a wedding: catering (menu, cocktail hour, allergies), technical (sound, lighting), coordination (ceremony, seating plan) and vendors, with their role and phone number. For a seminar: food and beverage, technical, front-of-house. PDF export, shared in one click with your teams and vendors.

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Glossier
Oct 11 • 10:45 PM → 11:45 PM
Arc center

Pipeline

Drag events through your stages. See what needs attention and what revenue is landing this month.

Today 3
Completed 6
Follow up with clientEdelman 28 NovTomorrow
Follow upNotion 5 Dec20 Nov
Update quoteMetLife 6 Dec24 Nov
Prepare visit materialsGlossier 17 Mar
Send contractAccenture 18 Mar

Tasks & reminders

Reminders and tasks created automatically based on event type.

Dietary requirements.xlsx96 KB • 3 days ago
Client brief ACME Event.pdf1.2 MB • 5 days ago
Post-event photos.zip24.8 MB • 1h ago
Run of show.docx312 KB • 2 days ago
Room setup options.pdf2.1 MB • 6 days ago
Brand guidelines PayFit.pdf5.6 MB • 3 weeks ago

Documents & files

Contracts, floor plans, photos: all linked to the event.

Full-day offsite with workshops. The client wants a quiet setup in the morning and a more relaxed atmosphere in the evening, and is very particular about timing and room layout. Make sure the AV is tested early and coffee is ready by 8:45 AM.

Ethan Miller2h ago

Client is watching the budget closely. Lucy is confirming internally and will come back to us. Play up the package and our flexibility so we can close quickly. Good chance of repeat business if this first event goes well.

Emily Parker1d ago

Internal notes

Client preferences and requests your team will actually see.

Activity
This week
Emily Carter updated the email14 Oct, 09:32
Chris Nolan updated the dates14 Oct, 07:12
Chris Nolan added a quote13 Oct, 18:05
Sarah Collins updated the status13 Oct, 16:40
Chris Nolan updated the venue12 Oct, 11:26

Activity log

Who did what, when. Complete audit trail for every event.

Saved views

Save your favorite filters and layouts. One click to see your pipeline, a venue's events or overdue tasks.

What is event management software for venues?

Event management software brings together everything a venue has to track: incoming inquiries, the space calendar, quotes, contracts, client conversations, and function sheets. Where a shared calendar only shows time slots, it links every booking to its quote, its emails, and its tasks.

Joinways is built for venues that host events: reception halls, restaurants with private dining, hotels with meeting rooms, estates and unique spaces. Multiple spaces, holds to watch, deposits to collect, teams to brief on the day — that's exactly the ground the tool covers.

What separates it from a generic tool is the business it's built for. Statuses keep holds distinct from confirmed bookings, the calendar thinks in spaces, and the event turns into a function sheet (BEO) for kitchen and service. Nothing to bend, nothing to hack together.

From inquiry to event day, in four steps

  1. 01

    The inquiry arrives

    Form, email or phone — every detail (date, headcount, budget) is extracted and structured into a record, ready for your reply.

  2. 02

    A hold is placed

    You block the slot on the calendar and send the quote. The hold is visible to the whole team, so availability stays accurate.

  3. 03

    The booking is confirmed

    The client signs the quote online and you generate the deposit invoice. The hold becomes a confirmed booking; the slot is locked.

  4. 04

    Event day is prepared

    The function sheet (BEO) is generated from the event: schedule, menu, equipment. Kitchen, service and vendors all know what to prepare.

Why not a spreadsheet and a shared calendar?

Many venues start that way. Then the inquiries pile up and the cracks show: a hold forgotten in the calendar, a quote nobody can find the latest version of, an email left unanswered over a weekend. Each tool works on its own, but nothing connects them.

Dedicated software removes those blind spots. Availability, quote, contract and conversation all live on the same event record, so when something changes, it changes everywhere and your team works from a single source.

Frequently asked questions about event management

Can I manage several venues and spaces in one calendar?
Yes. All your venues and spaces appear in one unified calendar, in day, week or month view. Your team always knows what is available.
How does Joinways prevent double bookings?
A conflict alert appears before saving whenever two events overlap on the same space. Holds and confirmed bookings are kept distinct, so the status of every slot is clear.
Does the calendar sync with Google Calendar or Outlook?
Yes, optionally. Events sync with Google Calendar or Outlook in both directions: a booking confirmed in Joinways shows up in your calendar, and changes stay up to date everywhere. Availability stays accurate, even for colleagues who check their usual calendar.
Can I generate function sheets (BEOs)?
Yes. The function sheet (BEO) is generated from the event and adapts to its type: catering, technical, coordination and vendor blocks for a wedding; food and beverage, technical and front-of-house for a seminar. PDF export, shared in one click with your teams or vendors.
Are client exchanges visible on the event?
Yes. Every email exchanged with the client is attached to its event, with no typing. You reply directly from the event page, and the whole team sees the full thread.
How do I track inquiries through to confirmation?
The pipeline shows every inquiry at its stage, from first reply to confirmation. You drag events from one stage to the next, keep holds distinct from confirmed bookings, and see the revenue expected for the month.
What is a function sheet (BEO)?
BEO stands for Banquet Event Order: the function sheet that gathers everything your teams need to know for event day. Schedule, menu, setup, equipment, contacts — in Joinways it's generated from the event and exported as a PDF, ready to share with the kitchen, the service team or a vendor.
What types of venues is Joinways for?
Venues that host events: reception halls, restaurants with private dining, hotels with meeting rooms, estates and unique spaces. If you juggle inquiries, a space calendar and quotes, the tool covers your day-to-day, whether that's one room or several venues.
How long does setup take?
About fifteen minutes for the essentials: create your spaces, connect your email and your calendar. You can also import your history — contacts and past events — so you start with your own data rather than an empty tool.
A wedding takes over the venue from Friday to Sunday. Can I handle that?
Yes. An event can carry several days: setup on Friday, reception on Saturday, brunch on Sunday. Each day has its own hours and its own space, and the whole event shows on the calendar.