Cake-spiration!

| Cake Topper

Lately we have had some of the cutest cake toppers come through Stonebridge Manor. From bobble heads to lego people, it seems like we’ve seen it all! The cake topper is such a precious way to let your personalities shine. It seems that as guests visit the cake they always say something along the lines of, “Oh my goodness- that’s … Continued

Real Wedding: Natalie & Mike

| Flower girl

Natalie and Mike weren’t going to let the rain stop their love. They held their beautiful wedding ceremony, led by Mike’s father, inside the Manor Courtyard. Their love for each other as well as the love from their families and friends lit up Stonebridge Manor. One would have never known that there was a cloud in the sky! Congratulations to … Continued

Pinterest Safety

| Tips

Not to sound like a granny or anything, but it does seem like ‘these days’ we’re consumed with so much imagery. Our minds are constantly being entertained by photos of friends on Facebook/Instagram, by movies and TV taking on the 3D arena to our living rooms, and clearly…by the phenomenal inspiration of Pinterest!! First, please know, we LOVE when a … Continued

Real Wedding: Lynnette & Ben

| Arizona Wedding Venues

November 23, 2012 was a very special day for Lynnette & Ben. They exchanged vows under the arbor in the beautiful Manor Courtyard at Stonebridge Manor then danced the night away under the stars on the red brick courtyard. Their wedding was made up of a rich combination of deep reds & midnight black, mixed with a little lace and … Continued

East Meets West

| Bride's Choice

Shar & Shane’s wedding was an East meets West affair. The bride mixed her rich Indian heritage with the classic American wedding. For a traditional Indian wedding, the bride wears a red saree with gold embroidery. Our bride, on the other hand, decided to mixed things up a bit. Instead of wearing the typical red and gold saree, she designed … Continued

Rain on Your Wedding Day

| Inspiration

In honor of our brides today who are braving through the rain, we’ve put together a little collage of beautiful rainy-day wedding pictures. all images via More images & tips:  1, 2 Although a rainy ceremony might not be what you’ve always dreamed, remember this… “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the … Continued

Decorating the Aisle

| Aisle Decor

The wedding ceremony is the most important part of your big day. It’s the whole reason your family and friends have gathered together, and it marks the beginning of your happily ever after! The ceremony is also the first place you get to show off your wedding style and theme. Here are a few pictures to help inspire you while … Continued

Entertaining Your Guests

| Arizona Wedding Venues

When your guests come in from out of town for your wedding, hopefully they will be lucky enough to hang around for a few extra days. While it can be fun to spend time with reunited family members, it’s nice (and important) to keep everyone busy with a place to go and things to see.With planning the biggest day of … Continued

Save the Date!

| Engagement

Save the date cards are a standard part of the wedding stationary today, but did you know that announcing  the engagement via post was not the original way to publicize the wedding?Historically, one way of announcing the engagement dates back to the 12th century. In England, the traditional method for announcing a wedding was by “posting the banns”. This meant … Continued

Top It Off!

| Cake Topper

You wouldn’t thinks so, but wedding cakes say so much about a couple…square or round, buttercream or fondant, simple or elaborate, tall or short? Even after all of these decisions, the bride & groom still have to decide how they are going to top it off.Keep it simple with just a few flowers, or create a customized bride and groom? Decisions, … Continued