Elegant…Whimsical…Romantic…Natural…Fun…these are the words used to describe Stonegate Manor.
From the quaint Wedding Cottage to the wooded & magical Fairy Garden to the elegant, air-conditioned Riverside Room and the abundant & beautiful grounds showcasing the classic Pergola, you are transformed into a time when elegance mattered…but with all the amenities and comforts of today. The renovated 1847 Manor House begins the day as a unique space for friends and family to gather and ends the day as a photographer’s dream where your every picture is unique and breathtaking.
Stonegate Manor has it all…a quaint cottage in which to get ready, beautiful gardens to delight the eye, plenty of outdoor space for cocktails, conversation and competition (games), a comfortable and elegant indoor space for dining and dancing, two unique ceremony sites and abundant jaw-dropping photo opportunities…a perfect place to showcase, celebrate and enjoy the beginning of your own, unique and yet-to-be revealed Fairytale.
Our reviews say it best!
Facilities and Capacity:
Our indoor, air-conditioned reception space, the Riverside Room, can seat 160 comfortably. For larger crowds or couples who wish to combine both indoor and outdoor settings, an outdoor tent with dance floor option is available.
Extensive manicured grounds and gardens offer multiple opportunities for cocktails, conversation and fun. Play Giant Jenga, Corn Hole, Badminton or try your hand at Hula Hoops! We supply the lawn games...you supply the guests.
Express your personality with two unique outdoor ceremony sites to choose from:
Fairy garden
Pergola
Services Offered Stonegate Manor is a full-service wedding venue with event coordination available and the flexibility of working with outside vendors. All packages include Basic Reception Coordination and a Selfie-Station. The venue also offers additional services such as (but not limited to):
Bridal suite
Cleanup
Event rentals
Outside vendors
Pet friendly
Wedding Coordination
Elopement Packages
Location Stonegate Manor sits on 27 acres in wine country and located just 10 minutes from St. Joseph and four Lake Michigan beaches.
We first met Stonegate Manor and Prudy, the wonderful woman who owns the venue with her husband, in February 2018 when my (now) husband and I were visiting our narrowed selection of venue options for our wedding from out of town. We knew instantly that Stonegate was the right venue for us despite the cold wet snow that covered most of the grounds during our visit--leaving our vision for a late summer wedding mostly in our imaginations. The grounds are lovely, but Prudy was the highlight of the tour and ultimately the reason why we chose Stonegate. Prudy and her team are not only professional and extremely responsive, more importantly, they are kind, understanding, and flexible. They took the time to get to know us and were willing to work with us at every step of the way; they do not approach their couples as another business transaction. We had a fantastic experience planning with them (even from out of town). Prudy sends regular email updates to all of her couples about recommended vendors and new additions/options available for free use or rent at Stonegate--and also on the day of the event. Our wedding was fantastic, and I can't imagine how our experience with Stonegate could have been any better. We celebrated our wedding ceremony offsite and hosted the reception at Stonegate, utilizing the Riverside Room and a tent outside.
Sent on 11/17/2019
Stonegate Manor's reply:
Wow, Megan! Thank you for your very kind words. I certainly had a great time getting to know you and Matthew through this last year. Keep up the great work in your professions...the world needs more people like the two of you! It was an honor to have you here.
Brooke Hackenberg
· Getting married on 09/09/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Amazing Venue and Staff!
This is one hidden gem that I am so glad I came across. It was one of the first venues I saw online that caught my eye and the first one I saw in person. It had everything Grant and I could have wanted including an open Saturday in September! I met with Prudy during my first visit and she was so kind and full of helpful information. The grounds were perfect for us and the Fairy Garden was exactly what we had envisioned for an outdoor ceremony. Before the end of that day, I was working with her to secure our wedding date! Her and Tom were so quick to reply to all communication and sent out helpful tips along the way. Stonegate also has items that you can borrow for your day and ones you can rent through them which is very convenient--their vintage furniture collection is awesome! During the wedding planning process, Prudy announced they had a Month-of Coordinator that would be available for a limited amount of dates for the upcoming wedding months. Thankfully, Grant and I listened to his parents and hired Jen. We could not have done this without her!! Of all the decisions we made, that was by far the best one (after booking this venue of course!). She truly was a pleasure to work with and we knew our wedding day was in good hands with her. All the random "check-in" texts or emails from her were so thoughtful and she always made it known she was there for us with whatever questions we might have as we planned our perfect day. We had multiple family members and guests comment on her work ethic that day and how she had answers to any questions. We also have some great pictures that showcase this :) We would highly recommend not only the venue, but hiring Jen as well! Thank you to Prudy, Tom, and Jen for making our day so amazing. - Mr. and Mrs. Cramer
Sent on 10/23/2019
Stonegate Manor's reply:
You bring tears to my eyes, Brooke. Thank you, thank you for blessing us with your celebration! We loved it!!!❤️💕
Kelly Nordmann
· Married on 10/19/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
The Perfect Gem
If I could give 10 stars it still would not say enough about Stonegate Manor and their team!! As soon as I pulled into Stonegate Manor to take a tour my husband and I instantly fell in love & we booked the same day! The grounds are absolutely breathtaking with 3 options to have your ceremony, we chose the Fairy Garden. The bridal cottage is beautiful with victorian furniture. And there is a stunning reception hall on the same grounds. Over the 1.5years of planning our wedding Prudy was at our fingertips and helped relieve so much stress that comes along with planning one of the most important day of your life!! She sends out information of vendors to make your planning easier and helps guide you in the right direction. Prudy’s response when you have questions or need anything is remarkable. During the day of our wedding Stonegate Manor team was there to help. Allison is one of the sweetest people I have met and was extremely helpful making sure all our wishes and hiccups were taken care of. I also had guest say that they could see in Jennifer’s eyes that she adores and has a passion for weddings. All of our guest commented to me multiple times that Stonegate was absolutely beautiful and perfect for a wedding! We can’t Thank the Stonegate Manor’s team enough for making our wedding perfect and exactly how we imagined it would be!!! Prudy & Tom we wish you both years of making other couples wedding dreams come true like ours did!
Sent on 01/12/2020
Stonegate Manor's reply:
Kelly and William, you continue to humble us with your graciousness. We wish we could turn back the clock and do it again and again! The planning was fun (at least our small part) and the end result was flawless. May you have all the happiness you deserve and more!
Includes: 4 hour use of the Manor House (includes dressing room), indoor or outdoor (weather-permitting) ceremony, officiant, flowers, unity candle and wedding cake!
Free use of Stonegate Boutique items for all weddings!
Do you want some interesting and unique decor touches to create a one-of-a-kind experience without emptying your wallet? Or how about avoiding the need to buy items you will only use one day! The Stonegate Boutique has an amazing collection of items...elegant, fun, vintage, practical, rustic, frivolous...we make available to couples to use free of charge. Guests especially love the lawn games and there is lots and lots of lawn to spread out and celebrate!
Stonegate is a beautiful venue with tons of history and charm. With three ceremony sites, an indoor reception space, and an outdoor tented space, this venue has tons of versatility! A great choice for couples looking for a romantic, vintage-inspired wedding! Oh-and they're pet friendly, which is pretty rare to find!
