2011 ideas............ 2012 inspiration

Choreographed dances!

Unique lighting!

Here at Stonebridge, we encourage our brides to be creative with their BIG day! We love to see new ideas as wedding trends change and evolve. We are very excited to see what 2012 brings, but for now, here are some fun things we saw in 2011.........

Hand Passed Hors d'oeuvres Sign

cupcakes or cake pops as alternatives to cake

dessert tables

photobooth fun

alternative ideas to unity candle/sand ceremonies

vintage and retro-styles became popular

Whatever your dream is, let us know what we can do to help you realize it! Bring your new ideas and be ready to make them happen. 2012 is going to be great!

Allie :)

There is nothing merrier and more festive than having your wedding take place during the holiday season. And, since this is probably the only time of year that the family will all be in the same place at the same time, it is certainly practical. A Christmastime or New Year's Eve wedding can be truly unforgettable and joyous. Use your memories and feelings for Christmas and the holiday season to plan a warm and inviting wedding ceremony and reception with your close friends and family. Here are some tips for making your holiday wedding merry:

1. Bring color into your wedding. If you love red or white pointsettias, make them your wedding flower. You could also have your wedding party wear crimson accents, think shawls for the girls and bow ties for the guys. Decorate using holly, wreaths, garland, seasonal flowers, and of course red and green decor.
2. Ring the bells and bring in the music of the holidays. Think Mozart or beautiful opera or choral music for your ceremony; holiday themed tunes for the reception.
3. Inhale the scents of the season and warm the soul: evergreen, cinnamon, or juniper scented candles can warm your ceremony or reception space and create a wonderful atmosphere.
4. Wedding favors can include holiday ornaments, CDs of your favorite Christmas songs, mini pumpkin pies, or personalized tins of hot cocoa or cookies.
5. Consider incorporating a hot chocolate bar where people can be creative and hands on in creating their own tasty concoction.

Happy Holidays from Stonebridge Manor

If you are still searching for the perfect detail to make your wedding stand out to friends and family, look no further than an old classic: a photo booth. A photo booth is ideal because it is fun and unforgettable. You can use the photos as favors for your guests as well as fill an album for you to take home at the end of the evening. Your guests can take pictures by simply pressing a button. The instant four-pose photo creates a unique and treasured favor. You can customize the pictures by adding your event logo with a phrase, image or date for your guests to remember your event by.

Photo booths capture hilarious, touching and off-the-wall photos as guests enjoy the spontaneity of posing for pictures and revealing their true personalities behind the curtain with friends, relatives and co-workers. You can add a photo booth to your current package at Stonebridge Manor (ask us for details!!).

Fall @ Stonebridge Manor

Fall is coming!!! Finally :) We are so excited to have cooler weather back! With cooler weather comes fall decorations, inspirations, and ideas. Here is just one example of how you can decorate your venue at Stonebridge Manor. You can add lanterns to either venue in any color as well as coordinate your centerpieces to match. There are many different ideas and options available to you. Let's get creative!!!!