The Warnock Effect Events & Hospitality

Service levels: Partial planning

Team size: 4 – 10

About The Warnock Effect Events & Hospitality

Liz Warnock

Founder & Creative Director

At The Warnock Effect, we create wedding celebrations defined by thoughtful design and personal attention. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, we specialize in wedding tablescapes, event styling, and select wedding services. Founded by Creative Director Liz Warnock, who brings more than 25 years of design experience, we approach every celebration with an eye for color, texture, proportion, and atmosphere. From beautifully styled guest tables and sweetheart settings to personalized details and optional wedding-day coordination, we help couples create a cohesive celebration that reflects their vision. Our focus is simple: intentional design, attentive service, and a celebration centered on you.

What Sets Us Apart? We do more than set beautiful tables. We create thoughtfully designed wedding settings that reflect your personal style and bring your vision together. From elegant tablescapes and fresh flowers to personalized details, we focus on making every element work beautifully together. Our flexible services let you choose exactly what you need, including optional wedding-day coordination, without the expense of full-service wedding planning.

In three words: Collaborative, Creative, Efficient

Services by planning level

Service included in starting price
Service available for an extra cost
Day-of coordination / wedding managementEvent designElopement / microweddingPartial planning
Description

Our Wedding-Day Coordination includes up to eight hours of on-site management by a dedicated coordinator. We finalize timelines, confirm vendor arrivals, coordinate ceremony proceedings, and oversee reception activities, including entrances, dinner, speeches, dances, and cake cutting. Couples may use their own vendors or ours. Rehearsals, additional assistants, extended hours, and complex requirements are quoted separately.

The Wedding Countdown offers professionally designed reception tablescapes, starting at $3,000 for four guest tables and a complimentary sweetheart table. Includes pressed linens, premium gold chargers, gold flatware, fresh floral centerpieces, candlelight, personalized menus, installation, and scheduled collection. Additional guest tables are $500 each, up to 12 tables. Specialty styling and coordination are available separately.

Intimate weddings deserve the same thoughtful attention as larger celebrations. The Warnock Effect offers wedding-day coordination for elopements and microweddings, including timeline management, vendor communication, ceremony organization, and reception oversight. Coordination starts at $1,500. Beautifully designed reception tablescapes, personalized details, and additional event professionals are available separately.

The Wedding Brief is a $175, 60-minute Zoom consultation with a preliminary wedding timeline, personal recommendations, and a written action summary. Access to The Warnock Effect's rental inventory is exclusive to clients who book The Wedding Brief or one of our wedding packages. Rentals are quoted separately and are not included in the consultation. Ongoing planning, vendor management, and wedding-day coordination are not included.

Planning begins1 Month out1 Month out1 Month out
Vendor Management
Final Venue Walkthrough
Timeline Creation & Management
Onsite Event Management
Event Styling & Design
Rentals & Linens
Invites & Stationery
Wedding Favors & Accessories
Contract Review
Vendor Selection
PricingStarts at $1,500Starts at $3,000Starts at $2,500Starts at $175

Reviews

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  • LV

    l. V.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 4

    Elegant, Creative, and Worth Every Penny!

    I hired The Warnock Effect for my 50th birthday celebration in Uptown Charlotte, and I couldn't have been happier! I originally wanted beautiful floral centerpieces, but the cost of flowers was more than I wanted to spend, especially for something that would be discarded after the event. The Warnock Effect came up with a beautiful alternative—a candlelit tablescape that looked absolutely stunning! The black tablecloths gave the room such an elegant, sophisticated atmosphere. They designed our tables with floating candles, mirrored accents, and beautiful place settings. They also created our personalized menus and party favors, which made everything feel even more special. What impressed me most was how they understood my budget without compromising the overall design. Everything was beautifully coordinated, and the room looked incredible. The Warnock Effect proved that you don't need expensive flowers to create a memorable celebration. Worth every penny! — L. Vidal

    Liz Warnock•Nov 7, 2026

    It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you for your kind words and for trusting us with your occasion. Liz Warnock Creative Director | The Warnock Effect

  • EW

    Elise W.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 4

    An Unforgettable Cake Display!

    The Warnock Effect did an amazing job bringing our wedding together in Charlotte! They beautifully styled our seven guest tables, sweetheart table, and buffet station, and took care of so many important details. But my absolute favorite was the stunning floating floral wreath they created above our wedding cake! The cascading white flowers and delicate hanging lights made the entire cake display breathtaking. It was such a beautiful focal point and one of the most memorable details of our wedding. They also provided DJ Victor and vocalist Amy, who were both wonderful! Their wedding-day coordination kept everything organized and running smoothly, allowing us to relax and enjoy our celebration. What impressed us most was the attention to detail and how beautifully everything came together. We couldn't have been happier with the results and would highly recommend The Warnock Effect to any couple planning their special day!

    Liz Warnock•Nov 7, 2026

    It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you for your kind words and for trusting us with your occasion. Liz Warnock Creative Director | The Warnock Effect

We specialize in wedding tablescapes, reception styling, personalized details, and optional wedding-day coordination. Our services are designed for couples who want a beautifully styled celebration without committing to full-service wedding planning.
Our Wedding Countdown package starts at $3,000 and includes four guest tables plus a complimentary sweetheart table. Additional guest tables are $500 each, up to a maximum of 10 guest tables.
Our package includes elegant table linens, gold chargers and flatware, fresh floral centerpieces, candlelight, personalized printed menus, professional setup, and scheduled collection. Glassware is supplied separately by your venue, caterer, or through an additional arrangement.
Yes! Wedding-day coordination is available as an optional service starting at $1,500. We help manage your wedding timeline, coordinate key transitions, communicate with vendors, and keep your celebration running smoothly.
Absolutely! We work with you to select colors and styling details that complement your wedding vision. Additional options include custom signage, specialty display areas, and other personalized touches, quoted separately.
Of course! You're welcome to work with your preferred caterer, florist, photographer, and other professionals. We also offer access to a network of event professionals if you need additional services.
We recommend contacting us at least four to six weeks before your wedding, with your venue already secured. This allows time to discuss your vision, confirm the details, and prepare your wedding tablescapes. Availability depends on your wedding date.

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