Wedding Planning

The Crew of Stonebridge Manor – Office and Catering Crew

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MEET THE TEAM  ___________________________________________________ At Stonebridge Manor, our goal is to provide you and your guests with 5-Star Service! We are able to do what we do thanks to our management and kitchen staff working diligently behind the scenes to ensure  everything is coordinated perfectly for your wedding or next event!  ________________________________________________________________ Ann Clark  What is your role at Stonebridge Manor? General … Continued

The Crew of Stonebridge Manor – Event Directors

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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

Wedding Trends: Mixed Metallic Magic

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  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

To Host or not to Host?…A Guide for your Bar!

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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

Long Distance Wedding Planning: A SBM Guide for our Out of Town Brides

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One of our FAB-U-LOUS Stonebridge Manor Event Directors, Alysia, took the time to provide some words of advice to fellow out-of-town brides. Read what the newly-minted Mrs. Zurlo has to say about the wedding planning process done from a distance! You might think being an out of town bride is stressful… but it doesn’t have to be! I am in a … Continued

Wedding Invitations: What to Include

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In preparation for the big day, invitations are one of the most important details you do not want to overlook! Here are a few must-include items for your wedding invitations!  1.Day, date, and time. While a seemingly obvious detail, be sure to check, and double check your time sensitive information before the invitations go to print! Did you have a set ceremony … Continued

Guest List: What You Need To Know Before Sending Invites

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“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

How To Stick To Your Wedding Budget

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Wedding budgeting can be a taboo subject that we thought we’d address! While setting your budget for the big day, keep in mind the following categories to help you set a realistic allowance as well as refine your vision. Prioritize. Is an $8,000 dress a priority over having a hosted bar? Do massive floral arrangements take precedence over a fancy get-away … Continued

Your Wedding Date: What is the “Perfect Date?”

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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

L.N.S. aka Late Night Snack: A Wedding Catering Favorite!

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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