This past Wednesday we opened our doors and invited brides to “click their heels” and make their way to our Open House. Greeted by whimsical decor along way, we went for a subtle nod to the Wizard of Oz. Be prepared to be inspired to have fun at your wedding! Whether you love Wizard of Oz or perhaps are … Continued
MEET THE EVENT DIRECTORS ___________________________________________________ Here at Stonebridge Manor, we’re in the business of making your dream day a reality! As Event Directors, our goal is to make the day enjoyable, memorable, & stress free! The Event Director’s primary responsibility is the quality control of all the vendors & services that SBM has contracted on your behalf, as well as the services SBM provides. Your ED closely … Continued
The Stonebridge Manor Team loves EVERYTHING wedding related. On top of all of the behind-the-scenes work, i.e. tours, consultations, vendor coordination, appointment coordination, we are also paying close attention to those ever-changing and evolving wedding trends! Take a look at our Mixed Metals Open House! One of the most popular 2016 wedding trends is the use of multi-tonal metals. … Continued
As Event Directors, one of the most frequently asked questions we receive is, “Should I host my bar at the reception?” To answer this question, let’s first start by outlining the difference between a Hosted bar and a Cash bar. With a Hosted bar, the drinks are provided, or “hosted,” compliments of the Bride & Groom. With a Cash bar, guests … Continued
“Guest List” — while just thinking about those words are enough to send shivers down the spine of any bride planning her wedding, we are on a mission to make sure your planning process goes as smoothly as possible! After all, a stress-free bride is a happy bride! Allow us to share a few tips and tricks we have learned over … Continued
Congratulations! You and your sweetie have been enjoying engagement bliss, and now you’re ready to settle on a venue and a wedding date! We wonder, is there such a thing as the “Perfect Date?” At Stonebridge Manor, we eat, breath and sleep weddings! We can’t help but be excited when helping you pick YOUR ideal wedding date. There are so many … Continued
Your wedding catering is an extension of who you are as a couple and should therefore be just as fun and unique as the two of you! Late Night Snacks (L.N.S.) are a guest FAVORITE! As one of our most popular additions to our packages, the Late Night Snack can be a memorable aspect of your event that your guests … Continued
To Escort Card or not to Escort Card. While escort cards are always a good idea, we strongly recommend them for guest counts over 100. Think of escort cards as a tool to make the transition from H’ors D’oeuvres hour to Reception smooth and speedy. After all, you don’t want your college friend sitting in the front and your … Continued
Happy Thursday! Kicking off the festivities here at Stonebridge Manor for the weekend! With all the hustle and bustle that happens on your wedding day, often times you forget to eat or drink! Well, we want to make sure that does NOT happen! It is crucial for you and your groom to be well hydrated & energized to help carry … Continued
Keep calm…and hire a professional DJ. Uncle Tom has great taste in music and wants to play at our wedding! We love when family is included in the big day, however, your DJ sets the tone for the whole reception! And we’re pretty sure your family will want to relax and enjoy the day as much as you. Therefore, it … Continued
