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
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
Last week we blogged about the general duties to be expected of for your Maid of Honor, Bridesmaids, Best Man, and Groomsmen. Now we are going to talk about the rest of your Bridal Party. Flower Girl(s) Let’s be honest about the role of the Flower Girl(s), it’s a simple task. The main role of the flower girl is to … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
Common Misconceptions: Choosing Your Date? Hello all you beautiful brides-to-be! There seems to be confusion I’ve noticed when brides come in to tour at Stonebridge Manor, so I’d love to address it in my blog. Unless your date is the #1 most important thing to you, you don’t choose your venue based on the date. Usually, you will go in … Continued
Pantone recently announced “Greenery” as its 2017 Color of the Year! Pantone, in short, refers to the Pantone Color Institute and considers itself to be the “global color authority” for all things design from paint colors, fashion, wedding, and interior design. We anticipate seeing a lot of the of “Greenery” as well as other shades of green in 2017! Greenery … Continued
