We do not recommend using Stonebridge Manor for your wedding, or any other event. Our wedding planner contacted Stonebridge to set up a tour of the grounds, and told them that we were two brides looking for our venue. Their answer was 'no problem'. We arrived at the appointed time, and looked through the venue. Beautiful grounds, no doubt, though the front is noisy from the street noise.
However, as we got into the conversation, I asked them explicitly if they had ever hosted a commitment ceremony. Their response? "Oh, you're doing a commitment ceremony. We don't allow nonlegal ceremonies on our property."
Excuse me? Your website says NOTHING about this. In fact, it explicitly says "holiday parties" or "corporate events" (which clearly have no legal basis). Lots of stuff about weddings, but nothing about the fact that you don't allow same-sex couples to use your property.
In this day and age, I'm horrified at the homophobia displayed by this organization. I wonder if they allow Bar or Bat Mitzvahs to be celebrated there? Those aren't legal either....
Sadly disappointed. I cannot recommend using Stonebridge Manor, and I also cannot recommend using any of their recommended vendors either. I wonder if those vendors know how homophobic this organization really is.