Lindsay + Chris: Engagement Photo Session With An Arizona Vibe

| Engagement

Lindsay and Chris are getting hitched in our beautiful Garden Pavilion in February of 2018.  Knowing that they will be surrounded by a lush garden oasis green and flowers on their wedding day, they opted to have their Engagement photos to be done in a landscape true to Arizona, the desert.  Surrounded by cactuses, sage bushes, blue skies and the … Continued

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

| Bridesmaids

  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

Real Wedding: Amanda & Bryan

| Real Weddings

Amanda and Bryan just ooze with adorableness. Their April wedding took place in our Garden Pavilion, but their love took place in all of our hearts! They are just absolutely in love, and so cute to watch. These photos captured by the lovely, Courtney Lively, do a great job at showcasing their goofy side and sweet love. Dream Team: Creative … Continued

Arizona Weddings Styled Shoot

| Inspiration

This styled photo shoot was entirely inspired by the caramel apple, and that granny smith green! We collaborated with Bess, owner of ZuZu’s Petals, and set out for a fresh look that incorporated greens, ivory, and glimmers of gold. We wanted the dream guests to feel fresh and relaxed at this dream event. We discussed bringing in glassware, like in atriums, and … Continued

Mother’s Day Inspiration

| Inspiration

For your mom: For your mother-in-law to be: And you happen to have a little one 🙂   Hope that helps you all out! Happy Mama’s Day to all you Mama’s out there!

Real Wedding: Katie & Grant

| Bridesmaids

Katie & Grant had a bright wildflower inspired wedding in our Manor Courtyard this past March! What a unique and gorgeous wedding! Congratulations Mr & Mrs Barclay!   Dream Team? Photography- Courtney Lively Photography Catering- Creative Hands Cuisine Cake- Piece of Cake Desserts DJ- Muscle Man Music

Advice: One Step at a Time

| Wedding Decor

Take things one step at a time.  Seems simple right? Let us dive deeper. We find that a lot of brides and grooms want to get everything done as quickly as possible because they believe that this process is supposed to be stressful, and that you need to finish things fast. Well, you’re at an all inclusive venue so you can take … Continued

Real Wedding: Ashley & Austin

| Arizona Wedding Venues

Ashley and Austin had their Garden Pavilion wedding almost one year ago! They got married in the beginning of summer, and boy oh boy was it lovely. A lot of our brides and grooms get nervous about May and June weddings, but honestly, they’re perfect! Don’t believe us? See for yourself!   Dream Team? Creative Hands Cuisine, Piece of Cake … Continued

Real Wedding: Esther & So’afa

| Ceremony

Esther & So’afa are such a sweet, sweet couple. Like, sweeter than pie. We had a blast working with them throughout their planning process, and then of course on their wedding day! They had a cultural islander wedding which brought such uniqueness and beauty…you’ll love the pictures of the ceremony!  So’afa loved the billiard room, and he was quite a … Continued

Wedding Vows- How to?

| Ceremony

Right now you’re problem thinking, ‘oh yeah, we have to do those too.’ Honestly, try not to think about these until you schedule your meeting with the officiant, way down the road in the planning process. So if you just got engaged, save this read for later 🙂 The main thing to decide when it comes to vows are: Traditional? … Continued