Buy a Wedding Planner: A Wedding Planner Plans Her Wedding

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Buy A Wedding Planner When I say “buy a wedding planner”, I’m not talking about a woman that will charge you a couple grand to act like your best friend and do your research for you. {Although if you need someone with a bit of wedding insight to put your mind at ease a bit and be friendly to you … Continued

Real Wedding: Lauryn and Brandon, Forever Love

| Garden Pavilion

Stonebridge Manor Real Wedding  Lauryn & Brandon October 1, 2016 At the beginning of the planning process at Stonebridge Manor, we sit down with our newly engaged couples to discuss the vision for their wedding day. We often times begin the planning with a blank canvas, and we are constantly dazzled with all of the creative, unique, and personal touches our … Continued

Real Wedding: Mary and Sean, A Wedding as Great as Gatsby

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A Wedding as Great as Gatsby We are always up for a theme-inspired wedding, especially when the theme is Great Gatsby!  From the lens of Jasmine Amber Photography, we are tickled to share the stunning October 2016 wedding of Mary & Sean. This intimate wedding was filled with black and gold pops, Gatsby-inspired signs, vintage bridesmaid dresses, and a love even … Continued

A Wedding Journey: A Wedding Planner Plans Her Wedding (Week 1)

| Engagement

He Popped The Question! This week is incredibly exciting because I just got engaged to the love of my life. If you’re reading this blog, I imagine you’re in a similar situation. Let me personally say to you, congratulations! I know I’ve been waiting for this moment for a very long time, and I imagine you have too. My fiancée … Continued

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

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

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

Real Wedding: Annette & Greg

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I just can’t. There are no words. Except- seriously? Courtney Lively did a fabulous job again! But, Annette & Greg? Their love and joy is out of this world. They got married at Stonebridge Manor is May in front of all of their family and friends. And the sentiment aside, they made sure that the ambiance was set perfectly. They used … Continued

Real Wedding: Kelly & Dustin

| Bridesmaids

Kelly and Dustin got married in February of this year, and her dress swooned everyone. I mean everyone. It was the perfect gown! It captured such femininity and whimsy. We obsessed over it.  These love birds got married in our Garden Pavilion and did our Classic service package. Congratulations Mr & Mrs Henderson! Dream Team? Brinkerhoff Photography, Jan Dekker Designs, … Continued