Budget Tip with Britt | Weekdays are the new Saturdays

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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

Wedding Tips: On Your Big Day, Who Does What? | Part 1

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  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

Engagement Session: Shelley & Sam

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These beautiful (and rather photogenic)  Nearly-Weds opted to go for not only one Engagement Photo Session but two separate ones.  But hey why not?  Especially considering both sessions are equally stunning.  The first photo session shot at Nichols Park in Gilbert Arizona by the talented Lacey Phillips of Lacey Bee Photography captured a fun loving couple with the backdrop of … Continued

Wedding Tips: 10 Things You Wish You’d Known Before Your Wedding Day | Part 2

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    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

I Did The Unthinkable: A Wedding Planner Plans Her Wedding

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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

Wedding Tips: How To Be A Bridesmaid

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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

Wedding Planning 101: The Average Cost Of A Wedding

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There are many tips and tricks to saving major bucks on your wedding. From DIY to cutting the guest list in half, it’s an endless game of number crushing. In today’s society with social media, blogs, and wedding magazines, the total costs have hit an all time high! Wouldn’t you love to use the $6,000 budget that your parents did … Continued

Common Misconceptions: Choosing Your Date?

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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

Welcome to the Garden Pavilion

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Stonebridge Manor greets you and yours with a grand estate that is spread over 16,000 sq. feet with over 4 acres of manicured garden grounds.  The Garden Pavilion, our largest of two beautiful venues offers you a stately bridal suite and groom’s dressing room to serve as private retreats to prep for your big day.  One of the most frequent (and favorite!) … Continued

It Is All About Green: 2017 Wedding Trends

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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