Raelee DeJung
Owner

Welcome! I’m Rae, a Kansas City native with over a decade of event management experience. I have the privilege of being able to work with the amazing women listed below to design and execute special events for our clients.

In my professional career, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with the Gardner Chamber of Commerce as a member of the board as well as the Executive Committee since 2019. I’m thrilled to serve as Chair for 2023-2024.

Together with my grandmother Connie Wright, we’ve spent over five years making our vision for Warren Place Venue a reality and we’re now able to share our creation with Kansas City. I’m so excited to work with you!

Find me on Instagram for more behind the scenes! @raelee.kc raelee@warrenplaceevents.com

Connie Wright
Owner

Connie has deep roots in Gardner. She grew up here and has owned her business - National Association for Health Professionals in downtown Gardner - for over 30 years. A member of Beta Sigma Phi, she has been involved with a significant amount of local charity work. She has passed by what is now Warren Place Event Spaces every day and in the years that it has sat vacant, she has dreamed about what the property could become.

Connie grew up a block away from the Chapel when it stood alone, without the rectory or hall. Every day she passed it on her way to school.

Connie has a strong vision for this space - created for weddings, showers, reunions, and countless happy gatherings - and knows it will be a lasting addition to the community, built for the people of Gardner.

connie@warrenplaceevents.com

Hannah Fales
venue Coordinator

Hey, I’m Hannah! In 2019, I began to fall in love with the event industry. I was taking a floral design class and working under a theatre scholarship as a stage manager and designer. After that first floral design class, I just never left. I decided I wanted to move away from theatre but still combine my passion for design, people, management, and a good show! So, I became a floral designer and event manager. In 2020, I started a small business - Sweet Chamomile Floral and Events! It has been amazing to see it blossom into the business it is today and I absolutely love what I do! 

Fast forward to 2022: Warren Place drew me in quickly. I grew up in Gardner and it astounded me that two amazing women had taken an old church, that no one really ever thought about, and made it into a beautiful ceremony space, created a cottage and designed a gorgeous event building. When I met Raelee, Connie, and Brittany they had the most amazing energy! You could tell that they loved what they did. I wanted to be a part of their team and they took me in immediately. I can’t wait to see what our future holds and the amazing clients I get to meet as their assistant.

Outside of my life at Warren Place, I can be found working on my house projects in Kansas City, running around downtown doing pop ups and events, finding new coffee shops and thrifting with friends, or hanging out with my husband and our two dogs! You could say that I love to stay busy! 

That’s it- all you need to know! I can’t wait to meet you and help create the event of your dreams. We got this!!!

hannah@warrenplaceevents.com

Emerald Wright
Decor Rental Coordinator

Hello everyone!

My name is Emerald! I am married and love being a mother to my 4 beautiful children and 2 dogs. My husband and I started out at Warren Place when the Warren was being developed. We did a lot of the landscaping at Warren Place in 2021. After that I started working with the owner Connie Wright doing design consults. Now I have been working as a Design Consultant/ Rentals Coordinator for 3 years here. My job is to schedule design appointments, and work with our brides to create a magical experience. When I’m not meeting with brides and scheduling appointments, I am busy at The Warren checking in inventory, organizing, helping with laundry,  ironing linens, and doing silk florals for our brides weddings. Doing the silk floral centerpieces is my favorite part of my job. I love seeing the excitement and joy on our brides faces when they see what I have created for them. Prior to being a Design consultant, I worked as a bartender for 10 years. I provided hospitality and excellent customer service as a bartender. I graduated from Center High School and went on to receive my Associate of Applied Science Degree in 2006.  In my spare time I like to take in a movie, work on floral arrangements, spend time with family and friends, and go to church. I also have done volunteer work for my church and Feeding Eudora. My goals are to be driven, have a great attitude, love life to the fullest, and create the perfect experience for our brides.

emerald@warrenplaceevents.com

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