Meet Mr. & Mrs. Charles Van Horn III! This lovely pair had love at first sight with Stonebridge Manor (we were their first and last venue they visited before booking with us!). We feel quite honored about this little fact and couldn’t help but share it. They declared their love for each other and became husband and wife in the presence of their … 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
So “why” do we do what we do? Most of us have previous experience within the wedding and event industry but we also have other experience and maybe even specialized in other areas of the professional world. For me, I have a degree in Psychology and have tons of experience in the professional business world (outside of weddings), specializing in Human … 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
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
“It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s your Event Director!” She seems to be everywhere all at once and you may even think she must have a twin. Your Wedding Event Director, hence the title “Director” literally is directing and coordinating the many moving parts of your wedding day. From vendor check-in and quality control of items being delivered, she … 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
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
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
The VALUE of Your Venue If you read my previous blog post, you’re well aware of some of the things to consider when assessing the value of your venue. It’s easy to get a little shocked at the price of a wedding in general – I had no idea how much the average wedding in America costs until I started working … Continued
