Wedding Planning Checklist

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Your Journey to 'Happily Ever After'

Navigate the path to your dream wedding effortlessly with our concise planning timeline! From booking your date at Warren Place Venue to saying 'I do,' this checklist outlines each step along the way.

Let's make your journey from 'Yes' to 'Happily Ever After' a breeze!

Apply this checklist to your specific wedding planning timeline at warren place venue

12+ Months

  • Complete online event questionnaire

  • Sign contract

  • Pay 50% deposit for building rentals

  • Send design inspiration to Emerald (in-house decor coordinator) + fill out rentals questionnaire

6-9 Months

  • Schedule a date/time for your family to stop by + see the venue spaces

  • Schedule design consultation with Emerald - we suggest that you book your licensed caterer, DJ, and florist (if you’d like real florals) before this meeting

  • Schedule rehearsal date/time (if applicable) during design consultation

  • Bussing + water service - please confirm whether caterer or WP staff will be handling these services

  • Approve rentals proposal - please complete within 1 month of consultation

  • Pay 50% deposit for decor rentals

2-3 Months

  • Finalize guest count

  • Touch base with Emerald regarding rentals to make any changes needed

  • Send designated venue coordinator your day-of timeline + vendor list with contact information

  • Schedule final walkthrough with your designated venue coordinator (generally 2-4 weeks from event date)

1 Month - Day Of

  • Pay final payment for building rentals - due 30 days before event date

  • Pay final payment for decor rentals - due 14 days before event date

  • Final walkthrough with designated venue coordinator

  • If your ceremony is outdoors, please make arrangements for inclement weather by the Wednesday before your event date

From our friends at the knot - here’s a sample of a complete wedding planning checklist for 2024: