Booking Your Event

Simple, stress-free booking details: deposits, payment schedule, venue access, and timing tips. We’ll help you plan a smooth celebration your guests will love.

Quick Jump:

🗓 Reserve Your Date

A $1,200 retainer secures your event date. This non-refundable deposit is applied toward your total balance.

Once reserved, your date is yours, and your rental includes a set number of hours for your celebration. Additional hours may be added in advance, based on availability.

💳 Payment Schedule

  • 90 days before: 50% of the remaining balance due
  • 30 days before: Final balance due
  • Damage deposit: $400 with final payment, refunded within two weeks if no damages
  • * Late payments must be made in cash
  • ** Signed contract ensures all details are confirmed in writing

🏛 Venue Access & Hours

  • Saturday: 12 hours (typically 2 PM–1 AM, exit by 2 AM)
  • Friday & Sunday: 10 hours
  • Monday–Thursday: 8 hours

⏰ Extra Time Options

  • Extra Setup Hour: +1 hour early access for $150
  • Extra Party Hour: Extend celebration by 1 hour for $400

📋 Event Timeline Tips

  • Decor & Setup: 2–4 hours for vendors, decor, and final prep
  • Reception & Activities: 5–6 hours for main event
  • Cleanup: 1–2 hours after the party
  • Most events wrap by 1 AM, with venue vacated by 2 AM

💡Planning Tips

  • Book early to secure your preferred date
  • Estimate guest count for initial pricing, but it can be updated later
  • Coordinate vendors in advance to stay on schedule
  • Use our team for guidance—we’re here to make planning smooth

Tour → Reserve → Plan → Celebrate

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The established venue clients trust

"We toured several venues, but this was the only one that felt beautifully styled and so well organized. It made the entire planning process feel simple.”
— Sarah & Michael

Exterior view of The Chateau at Forest Park event venue in Fort Worth

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Front entrance of The Chateau at Forest Park welcoming wedding and quinceañera guests

This way to the party!

Chateau at Forest Park

1800 N. Forest Park Blvd.

Fort Worth, TX

817-878-2515

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Covered portico entrance providing easy guest access to the event venue

Lots of free parking.