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

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 Etiquette: Tips on Tips!

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Tipping Etiquette for your Stonebridge Manor Wedding With your wedding day quickly approaching, let’s take a minute to consider the team (your Dream Team) that will make your dream day come together. We’re talking about the staff at Stonebridge Manor, from your Event Director, Banquet Captain, Chef, and Servers as well as your wedding vendors that together as a team, make … Continued

Wedding Inspiration: Branding Your Wedding

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Your wedding is your brand. In the year 2016, brides and grooms are going the extra mile to brand the day they seal the deal with personalized touches galore! Is there any better way to share or celebrate your love story? Every love story is unique; two individuals coming together as one, each having had their own experiences along the way. The … Continued

A Garden Wedding: The Beauty Within the Manor Courtyard

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The views at Stonebridge Manor simply cannot be beat! When you arrive on property at the Manor you’re immediately greeted by the lush greenery that embraces the house. Upon entering the Manor Courtyard, on one side appears the stone bridge surrounded by full green trees that seem to touch the sky and to the other your eyes look upon the grand, … 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

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