Garrett and Ashley’s Stonebridge Manor Wedding

Stonebridge Manor is one of the most beautiful garden wedding venues in Mesa, Arizona. Located in the Phoenix area, this Wedgewood Weddings venue is known for its lush greenery, mature trees, romantic pathways, elegant reception spaces, and iconic stone bridge that photographs beautifully year round. As Arizona wedding photographers, we love photographing weddings at Stonebridge Manor because the venue offers incredible lighting, multiple ceremony locations, and timeless architecture throughout the property.

Stonebridge Manor is a hidden gem in Arizona, if you live in the valley you are probably already aware at how difficult it is to find a lush green venue without traveling atleast an hour or so up north. Not only does Stonebridge Manor have two different areas for couples to access for their wedding but the property is HUGE! There are photo ops at nearly every corner with a flower garden, a stone bridge, a courtyard, balcony, the list goes on! It is such an elegant venue and pretty decently priced compared to other local venues, I definitely recommend scheduling a tour to see for yourself!

Stonebridge Manor Wedding in Mesa, Arizona

There’s something incredibly special about a wedding at Stonebridge Manor. Tucked away in Mesa, Arizona, this beautiful garden wedding venue feels like a hidden oasis in the middle of the desert. With mature trees, lush greenery, romantic pathways, and elegant architecture throughout the property, Stonebridge Manor is easily one of our favorite Arizona wedding venues to photograph.

As Arizona wedding photographers, we love venues that offer both stunning natural light and a variety of beautiful backdrops for portraits, and Stonebridge Manor delivers on every level. From the iconic stone bridge to the tree-lined ceremony spaces and glowing reception courtyard, every corner of this Mesa wedding venue photographs beautifully.

Ashley and Garrett planned a timeless and romantic Stonebridge Manor wedding filled with meaningful moments, elegant details, and one of the sweetest celebrations surrounded by family and friends. Their wedding day perfectly showcased why so many couples choose Stonebridge Manor for their Arizona wedding.

If you are recently engaged and looking for your wedding venue, make sure you check out our recent blog on Arizona’s Top Wedding Venues!

Why We Love Photographing Weddings at Stonebridge Manor

One of the things that makes Stonebridge Manor stand out among Mesa wedding venues is how versatile the property is for photography. Whether couples want romantic garden portraits, elegant architectural backdrops, or soft sunset light, the venue offers so many incredible options throughout the day.

Some of our favorite photo locations at Stonebridge Manor include:

The iconic stone bridge
The lush garden pathways
The courtyard reception area
The grand staircase
The tree-lined ceremony site
Sunset portraits near the greenery and ivy-covered walls

The venue also photographs beautifully year round, which is especially rare for Arizona wedding venues. Even during warmer months, the mature landscaping creates a softer, more romantic atmosphere that couples love.

Wedding Venue Details

Located in Mesa, Arizona, Stonebridge Manor by Wedgewood Weddings is one of the most popular garden wedding venues in the Phoenix area. Couples love the venue for its elegant outdoor ceremony spaces, beautiful reception areas, and all-inclusive wedding experience.

Some of the reasons couples choose Stonebridge Manor include:

Indoor and outdoor wedding options
Romantic garden ceremony spaces
Large reception courtyard with twinkle lights
Convenient East Valley location
Beautiful landscaping year-round
Multiple locations for wedding portraits

For couples planning a Phoenix or Mesa wedding, Stonebridge Manor offers a timeless and elegant atmosphere that feels both upscale and welcoming.

Best Time for Wedding Photos

One of our favorite things about photographing weddings at Stonebridge Manor is the variety of lighting throughout the property. The venue has beautiful shaded areas for daytime portraits, while sunset creates the dreamiest golden light for bride and groom photos.

We always recommend setting aside at least 15–20 minutes near sunset for portraits around the gardens and stone bridge. These are usually some of the most romantic images of the entire wedding day.

The reception courtyard also comes alive at night with glowing string lights, creating an incredible atmosphere for dancing and candid moments.

Planning a Stonebridge Manor Wedding

If you’re planning a Stonebridge Manor wedding in Mesa, Arizona, we highly recommend building extra time into your wedding timeline for portraits throughout the property. There are so many beautiful locations around the venue that are worth taking advantage of.

We also recommend:

Scheduling sunset portraits
Taking detail photos in the garden areas
Using the courtyard for nighttime portraits
Planning a first look if you want more portrait time
Choosing florals that complement the venue’s greenery and romantic architecture

Stonebridge Manor is one of those venues that truly creates a beautiful experience for both couples and guests from start to finish.

Vendors:

Venue: Stonebridge Manor

Photographer: Charlotte Francis Photo

Rentals: Material Girls Weddings

DJ: Direct Sounds

Photo booth: Etc Entertainment

Wedding rings: Kasia Jewelry

iPhone/ social media photographer: Awesome Phoenix

Videographer: Riley Hicks Video

Florist: Harper Floral Co

Makeup: Makeup By Tatum G

Hair: KB Glam

Wedding dress: The Bustle Bridal Boutique

Signage: Paper and Petals Co

Wedding Cake Bakery: Piece of Cake AZ

Dessert truck: The Scookie Bar

Shaice and Seth’s Modern Wedding at The Paseo

Being able to photograph a wedding at The Paseo is always a magical experience for us, Shaice and Seth’s modern wedding at The Paseo was no exception! The venue itself is Arizona’s number one most sought after venue to get married at. We often have couples come from all over the world to get married at The Paseo because absolutely nothing compares! If you are looking for an incredible desert wedding experience then Shaice and Seth’s wedding will not disappoint!

The Paseo is an exclusive, unique and luxurious venue directly in front of the Superstition Mountains. Surrounded by Saguaros, Cholla and an expansive desert as the backdrop! This is the perfect location to hold any wedding celebration. As an elopement and wedding photographer in Arizona, we are always drawn to color palettes that enhance the natural beauty of the venues and locations we are working with during events. Shaice and Seth chose to go with a mix between modern and bohemian with their sleek all black bridal party outfits and the stunning dried florals decorated all throughout the venue.

Shaice and Seth are huge family people! When we met to discuss their vision for their modern wedding at The Paseo they emphasized how important capturing the moments between them and their families were. They are so close with their families they really wanted to capture that during their big day and we were so honored to be a part of such intimate and special moments between all of them! Seth and Shaice were long distance for many years while they both finished school and also had most of guests come from out of state to celebrate them so this day was a big one for everyone!

After Shaice and Seth exchanged their vows in front of the Superstition Mountains, they wandered through the desert to enjoy some desert views and get the majestic golden hour photos that everyone dreams about! As the sun began to set, guests were invited into The Paseo’s massive reception space. Tables decorated with dried florals, sleek black tablecloths and candles welcomed guests as they sat for dinner with the large barn doors open unveiling the Superstitions as the sun set. It was the perfect design for a modern wedding at The Paseo!

Shaice and Seth’s wedding at The Paseo was so fun! A few of our favorite touches that felt like they brought more personalization to the day was the classic car we used for an exit along with some epic bridal photos during reception, the super fun champagne tower and the glow sticks they brought to liven up the dance floor!

Vendors:

Venue : The Paseo

Photography : Charlotte Francis Photo

Floral: jbarrydesigns

Food: santancatering

Dessert: suejacobscakes

DJ: dtbpro

Bartenders: ontherocksbartenders

Bridal Hair: alena_beautyaz

Bridal Makeup: mayra.beeauty

Wedding Party Hair: estrellabeautyco

Wedding Party Makeup: luxbeautybycrystal