Eat, Drink, & Be Married!

| Ceremony

  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

Say “Yes!” to the…DJ

| Arizona Wedding Venues

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

Say “Yes!” to the… photographer

| Arizona Wedding Venues

It’s no secret that photography is a big deal…maybe even the biggest (besides the dress, oh and your fiancee!) Choosing the right photographer for you can be such a daunting task. Here are a few things to consider before you say “I do” to your photographer. Style. You’re going to have your wedding photos for the rest of your life … Continued

Real Wedding vs. Styled Shoot

| Arizona Wedding Venues

A must read for brides everywhere! Our resident photographer phenom Courtney Lively shares her insights on what to really expect from your photographer on your wedding day! Check out the link: Understanding the Difference Between Real Wedding Days and Styled Wedding Shoots

“Day-of-Coordinator”

| Arizona Wedding Venues

Here at Stonebridge Manor, were in the business of making your dream day a reality! One way that we do that is by offering some amazing Service Packages that provide all of the essential wedding elements in one-stop-shop. We have been in the business of kicking off “happily ever afters” for almost 2 decades now and with all of our … Continued

How to be Photographed – TEDx Talk

| Real Weddings

Being professionally photographed is awkward – just plain and simple. It is such a catch 22 because we want to be professionally photographed to cherish moments in our lives, yet we desperately want to look our best and completely stress out about it to the point of not wanting our picture taken (or is that just us?). One thing you … Continued

How to ask the ladies?

| Bridesmaids

Have you been wondering how to ask your closest ladies to be a bridesmaid? Welp, here are some creative ideas to help you out!   1.) ‘Tie the Knot’ Ring! Dainty Knot Ring (Available on Etsy) to ask bridesmaid: “I’m getting ready to tie the knot, And I hope you know I love you a lot! I’ve got my ring, … Continued

VENDOR ADVICE: Engagement Photos

| Tips

Today’s advice comes from Courtney Lively regarding your ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS! Hi Bride and Grooms! Courtney here, from Courtney Lively Photography. I’m taking some time today to connect with you guys regarding your engagement sessions. [What’s that you say….? Your nervous!? Oh don’t be silly! We’re going to have a blast – and I’m going to make you look good!] That … Continued

Unplugged Weddings

| Arizona Wedding Venues

Please know- we’re very biased here. But if you’d like to take our advice on an unplugged wedding- do it 🙂 You have paid for a fabulous photographer and perhaps even a videographer. The last thing you need in the background of your gorgeous photos/videos are PEOPLE TAKING PICTURES. Seriously. It just takes all of the dreamy-ness and romance out … Continued

Food Trucks?

| Tips

Food trucks are equally adorable and delicious. Not sure what it is exactly that has re-faced this industry, but it has become a movement. And guys, this movement is entering the wedding world! SO EXCITING. As you can tell, we are on the Food Truck train we have two rules about them. 1. Don’t use them for the full catering … Continued