As much as we LOVE surprises, we require appointments for tours. You can click here to: BOOK A TOUR!

Click HERE to see our transparent pricing guide and everything each package includes.

#1 – Come in for a tour!

#2 – Sign the contract.

#3 – 50% of your rental fee is due, with the remaining balance due 30 days prior to your event.

#4 - The date’s officially YOURS!✨

We’ve come to value and appreciate intimate gatherings, so grab 150 of your favs and come celebrate with us!

We have an open catering vendor policy and you are welcome to bring in a caterer of your choice (caterer must have insurance). Let us help you get creative… food trucks anyone?!?

Fingers crossed… check HERE to see available dates.

Our goal is to make this YOUR best day ever… so your event is the ONLY event happening on your date.

At The Emerson, we wanted to stray from the traditional rounds and offer our clients a modern white table. (72"Wx36"Dx29.5"H) Your heart set on rounds? You are more than welcome to rent them from another vendor and bring them the morning of your big day.

Table linens and tabletop do not come with the venue

If you need any other tabletop vendor recommendations, we would be happy to provide!

Since we believe in giving our couples our undivided attention the day of, each of our packages are for the entire day.

HOWEVER, if you are interested in an elopement (ceremony only), we offer an hourly rate of $750 an hour on Tuesdays (9 AM - 2 PM).

Email us at hey@emersonvenue.com to inquire about elopement availability.

A refundable Damage Deposit of $500 or Authorized Credit Card Form is required for all events and due upon the signing of this Agreement. A Damage Deposit check will be refunded within (2) weeks after the event has been held once property has been inspected for any potential damage from the event. If there is cause to retain the Damage Deposit, such amount will be charged to an authorized credit card on file. Should damages exceed the Damage Deposit, client agrees such excess amounts shall be the Client’s responsibility and shall be payable to The Service Provider upon Client’s receipt of written notice of such excess, not to exceed (30) days following the Event Date.

The Emerson does NOT include a wedding day coordinator BUT one of our team members will be here during your event to make sure anything regarding the venue is taken care of (trash cans, bathrooms, AC control, need scissors?)

Per our contract: The Emerson requires that the Client hire or appoint an event planner or coordinator (not participating in the wedding party). This requirement aids in the overall success of the event.

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We are SO excited to announce our collaboration with Tayler Gray Events! Tayler has served as one of our Event Leads at The Emerson through the years and has since built her own successful business as a wedding planner. When the opportunity surfaced to partner together and offer our Emerson couples exclusive perks, it was a no brainer!

For other recommendations, please email hey@emersonvenue.com- we have LOTS of friends in the industry WE LOVE!

Smoking is NOT allowed inside the facility. This includes E-Cigarettes and Vaporizers. Smoking (Cigarettes, Cigars, E-Cigarettes + Vaporizers) is permitted outdoors ONLY in designated smoking areas.

The Emerson takes payment in the form of cash, check, money order or all major credit cards.

10 feet 5 inches x 11 feet 6 inches

You are welcome to bring in your own alcohol for events AS LONG AS you have a certified TABC bartender to serve + a security officer.

*MUST HAVE TABC CERTIFICATE ON-SITE

The Emerson is located on 16 acres with plenty of parking for your guests!

All personal and decorative items must be out by your allotted venue rental time. The Emerson is not liable for any items left overnight. Tables must be cleared of food, decorative items and eating utensils (i.e. cups, plates, napkins, etc.) and trash must be placed in the dumpsters provided on site. Trash cans + trash bags will be provided.

The Emerson requires a 50% deposit to officially hold your date. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to your event. You are totally welcome to break up your remaining balance up before your 30 day final payment date.

Lucky for you, we have some great options just 12 miles from the venue!

Fairfield by Marriot

351 Market Center Drive Terrell, TX 75160

Tru by Hilton

200 Olivia Drive Terrell, TX 75160

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Terrell

152 Crossroads Pkwy, Terrell, TX 75160

The best part about the space… you get to make it totally your own! Depending on what package you select (view our packages HERE), you are welcome to arrive to decorate when your time begins.

Both of our ceremony and reception areas are all indoors. Did you plan to have either outdoors? If so, we will create a rain plan for you the week before and make sure you have a back up plan just in case.

A security officer is REQUIRED only if you are serving alcohol to your guests. You must book your security officer through us – he is $65/hour.

No minimum here! We have an open vendor policy and our rental fee is based on the amount of hours you are here, not the amount of guests.

Pets are welcome at THE EMERSON with approval from THE EMERSON staff. Pets are allowed in the chapel and outdoors only. Pets are not allowed in the bridal suite, groom’s cabin, or reception area at any time. THE EMERSON Venue and its staff are not responsible for the well-being, care, or supervision of pets in attendance. The Client, planner, and/or parents will be given warning only once of unsupervised pets. A subsequent warning will result in a loss of your damage deposit.

REQUIREMENT: If you are bringing your furry friend, you must hire the company Dogs Fur Life LLC Attendant. Please visit her website here.

Any bladder or bowel deposits must be taken care of immediately. THE EMERSON is not liable for pets without a leash outdoors.

ANY DAMAGES OR POTTY MISHAPS WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF YOUR DAMAGE DEPOSIT.

Absolutely! You can email hey@emersonvenue.com for availability + pricing!

White reception tables

150 white bentwood chairs

Round white table in the entryway of the house (can be moved anywhere inside)

Lounge in the living room (sofa, two chairs, rug, coffee table, and end table)

Fully furnished bridal suite + groom's cabin

Tables + chairs in the sunroom area

Acrylic console table in the entryway of the chapel

The Emerson does NOT include a wedding day coordinator BUT one of our team members will be here during your event to make sure anything regarding the venue is taken care of (trash cans, bathrooms, AC control, need scissors?)

Per our contract: The Emerson requires that the Client hire or appoint an event planner or coordinator (not participating in the wedding party). This requirement aids in the overall success of the event.

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We are SO excited to announce our collaboration with Tayler Gray Events! Tayler has served as one of our Event Leads at The Emerson through the years and has since built her own successful business as a wedding planner. When the opportunity surfaced to partner together and offer our Emerson couples exclusive perks, it was a no brainer!

For other recommendations, please email hey@emersonvenue.com - we have LOTS of friends in the industry WE LOVE!

We DO! Being in the wedding industry for over 4 years has been such a blessing and we have created a list of some of our favs! Email us at hey@emersonvenue.com for our vendor recommendations – and we have it all!

You can see all of our open house dates HERE

If you are wanting light and bright with tons of natural light in the Spring/Summer you can go as late as 6 PM… Fall/Winter we would suggest before 4 PM.

If you are wanting sunset, consult a farmer’s almanac or your friend google.

Still can’t picture the space with all your favs? No worries… we’ve got you covered! HERE you can view SAMPLE floor plans.

Do you HAVE to use these? Are they set in stone? Not at all! We have just provided you popular floor plans as a general idea. The great thing about the reception space is it is customizable to YOU!

Most of our couples do not rehearse here at The Emerson the night before. You are welcome to run through it when you arrive on the day of your wedding.

*check out our Planning Services to see what is included in our planning packages!

YES! You do have to get it approved by The City of Kaufman and have a licensed professional company.

Unfortunately, vehicles cannot be left overnight and there is a $100 fee per parked car that is not cleared out after midnight. Please let your guests know if they plan to have a few adult beverages, they need to schedule a ride beforehand.

All outdoor music must end by 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and 11:00 p.m. on weekends to comply with sound ordinances.

All vendors must deliver and drop off during your allotted hours in the wedding package you booked.

YES! Candles are allowed! We just ask that ALL candles are in a cylinder or hurricane vase.

We’ve sourced a few options on Amazon for you!

As for candles in The Chapel, we recommend that you do not place them in the back aisles. Instead, style them closer to the front and on the stage.

Our tables are 6 feet x 3 feet. We suggest 6 - 8 guests per table depending on your guest count

30 days prior to your event is a great time to confirm your floor plan and guest count. We also like to check in 7 days prior to double check.

Go visit your local County Clerk’s office or website.

*Don’t forget – a lot of times there is a waiting period – so don’t wait!

We require that you only bring items during your allotted time designated in the package you booked. We do not want to be liable if heaven forbid something happens and your items get ruined. Per TX State Law we are not allowed to let you leave alcohol here at the venue.

You are welcome to bring in snacks + beverages to munch on before all the festivities begin! We want you to feel at home and enjoy yourself before all of those pre-wedding jitters.

All items brought to Venue by Client, vendor or guests need to be removed by the end of scheduled Event Date by the Client. The kitchen should be free of food and beverages and wiped down. The dressing rooms should be free of food, beverages, and personal items.

FULL CLEAN UP CAN BE PURCHASED FOR $400.

We are so glad you asked! This is our “get up and leave” option. We will take care of anything you don’t want to take with you, bus the tables (at the end of the night) and clear any decoration/florals you are discarding (at the end of the night.)

YES! We want you to take full advantage of all 16 Acres!

Horses are not included and we ask that you respect the privacy and property of our neighbors.

Candles – ALL candles must be in a cylinder or hurricane vase.

Décor – only painter’s tape adhesive material or command strips (or other material not causing damage) is allowed on wood, brick, wall, or metal.

No nails, tacks, glue or staples may be used on any surface. For all ceilings you may only use the hooks The Emerson has installed.

Prohibited Items – Glitter, confetti, silly string, beach balls, and colored rose petals on white stained concrete.

The Emerson has two small freezers you are welcome to use, but we do not provide any ice or an ice machine at this time. We recommend that you bring coolers for your ice.

Here are some places we recommend near by:

Buc-ee's | 506 I-20, Terrell, TX 75160

Brookshire's | 2235 S Washington St, Kaufman, TX 75142

Walmart | 300 Kings Fort Pkwy, Kaufman, TX 75142

Twice the Ice | 1001 S Washington St, Kaufman, TX 75142

Yes! We have an outlet located on the right side of the chapel entrance that your vendors are welcome to use!

All of our rental inventory was curated with you in mind! Browse our CL x Emerson Rental collection!

You can email us an itemized list of what pieces you have your eye on + we would be happy to get your rental order started for you!

Once you’ve chosen all of your rentals, we take a 50% deposit with the remaining balance due 10 days prior to your wedding day. You also have the option to pay in full.

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Pick One Option: Marquee Sign OR Arch

5 Cocktail Tables: Black OR White

$1,500 Coral Lane Rental Credit

20% off Coral Lane Rentals

(discount applies to any additional rentals after $1,500 credit)

Custom Design Board for CL Rentals

Modern

Pick One Option: Marquee Sign OR Arch

5 Cocktail Tables: Black OR White

20% off Coral Lane Rentals

Minimalist

Pick One Option: Marquee Sign OR Arch

All of our rental orders contain a 10% non-refundable cleaning + maintenance fee so that you can enjoy your BEST DAY EVER stress free! This fee covers any typical damage that may happen throughout the course of your wedding. Any damage beyond the 10% cleaning + maintenance coverage and/or missing items will be the client's financial responsibility.

YES! We would LOVE for you to tour the warehouse with Meg and pick out all the things for your BEST DAY EVER.

You can sign up for a personal warehouse tour HERE

Eek! Fingers crossed nothing happens, but….. Items that are broken or damaged are the client's responsibility to replace. Each item has a designated cost associated with us replacing the rental item. In the event that an item is broken or damaged and needs to be replaced, we will reach out the week after your wedding to discuss the cost. If you accidentally take an item, we just require you return it within 5 days after the wedding. Items that are not returned will be charged for.

YAY! Final payments mean it's almost time for your BEST DAY EVER! The final payment is due 10 days prior to your wedding day.

We charge a $100 late fee if the final balance is not paid within 7 days prior to the event date. *Rental items that are not paid for, will not be set out on wedding day.*

Our deepest desire is that when you step into the venue on your wedding day, that you would feel like it is a true representation of you as a couple. Rentals are the perfect way to add in personal touches, fun details and Pinterest worthy moments.

We will have all of your rentals set when you arrive at the venue on your BEST DAY EVER!