Katlyn + Chris: A Romantic Rustic Chic Wedding 💕

| Arizona Wedding Venues

We knew from the get go that Chris and Katlyn’s Winter 2018 wedding would be a wedding to remember after hearing and seeing the epic proposal all over social media.  Chris orchestrated the proposal: propose to Katlyn in front of thousands on the main stage at Country Thunder Music Festival in 2017. Let’s just say these two sweethearts were the … Continued

Wedding Tips: 4 Tips to Help Your Guests Bust Their Moves!

| Arizona Wedding Venues

Its likely that most of us have been to a wedding where it seems as though everyone left their dancing shoes at home.  And what couple wants to have an empty dance floor at their wedding reception?  Unless a couple is opting to have lawn games in lieu of dancing or another activity, its pretty safe to assume that most … Continued

Budget Tip with Britt | Weekdays are the new Saturdays

| Arizona Wedding Venues

We all have a budget. Some are less than others, and some are more. Either way we have a magic number in mind that we are striving to stay at or under while having our vision and dreams met. Weddings are not cheap. There is so much more that goes into a wedding that most newly engaged couples forget about … Continued

Wedding Tips: On Your Big Day, Who Does What? | Part 1

| Bridesmaids

  In the world we live in today, being a Bride can easily become overwhelming.  At the push of a button, we have access to ideas, blogs, tips, and inspiration pictures.  At Stonebridge Manor we are on a mission to help reduce the stress and anxiety that so frequently comes hand in hand with planning a wedding. So lets chat … Continued

Real Wedding: Kimberlee & Charles

| Arizona Wedding Venues

Meet Mr. & Mrs. Charles Van Horn III! This lovely pair had love at first sight with Stonebridge Manor (we were their first and last venue they visited before booking with us!).  We feel quite honored about this little fact and couldn’t help but share it.  They declared their love for each other and became husband and wife in the presence of their … Continued

Wedding Tips: 10 Things You Wish You’d Known Before Your Wedding Day | Part 2

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    6. Keep your budget flexible! Going into planning with a set budget ingrained in your mind will drive you insane! Price is important, but so is the value of what that price tag holds. There are ways to stay close or even under budget, but in todays world where Pinterest and Instagram shove more ideas in our face than … Continued

Wedding Planning: Vendor Management & Tips

| Garden Pavilion

Planning a Wedding at first glance is an exciting and fun time for couples. As you begin to soak in the reality that you are now happily engaged and will be soon be marrying the love of your life, planning the details of your big day becomes the center focus.  But you may soon realize that with all the excitement … Continued

Wedding Inspiration: “Why” We Do What We Do!

| Arizona Wedding Venues

 So “why” do we do what we do?  Most of us have previous experience within the wedding and event industry but we also have other experience and maybe even specialized in other areas of the professional world. For me, I have a degree in Psychology and have tons of experience in the professional business world (outside of weddings), specializing in Human … Continued

I Did The Unthinkable: A Wedding Planner Plans Her Wedding

| Arizona Wedding Venues

I Did the Unthinkable I have a confession to make. I did the unthinkable… I considered booking my wedding at a venue other than Stonebridge Manor. I even went so far as to tour this other venue. I felt like I was cheating on my significant other (*I would never do this, just to clarify*). My bosses do know about this, and they are … Continued

Wedding Tips: How To Be A Bridesmaid

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So you’re going to be a bridesmaid! How’s that for exciting? And, um, other than wearing a fancy dress and carrying a bouquet, what does that mean, exactly?  First, congratulations on being asked to be a Bridesmaid. The Bride, whether she is your friend, sister, soon to be sister in law, or cousin, chose YOU.  And choosing bridesmaids can be … Continued