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Sharing wedding and event planning tips and featuring special occasions celebrated at The Brownstone.

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Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery

We had the opportunity to have a one on one interview with Cindy Reynolds, Owner of Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery on her take on what it is like to be a winemaker and run a business in Kansas. This winery is apart of our Valentine’s Day Wine Dinner that we are hosting On February […]

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Iron Rail Brewing Company Offers Catering Services!

Hey Friends, ​ We are excited to expand our preferred vendor list and have recently added Iron Rail Brewing Company! ​ Iron Rail Brewing opened its doors in 2018. The idea behind Iron Rail Brewing is to pay homage to the railroad and transportation hub that is now Topeka as we know it. The Atchison, […]

A New Adventure with Wyatt & Quinn Co.

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We believe in supporting other amazing wedding vendors in our community, so I decided to catch up with our girl Taylor owner of Wyatt & Quinn Co. to hear all the details on her new adventure. Taylor is a wife to be, momma of 2 rad kiddos, photographer and just started a new adventure called […]

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What’s the word with J.Lynn Bridal

We believe in supporting other amazing wedding vendors in our community, so I decided to head to the downtown district of Lawrence, KS to meet with the Owner Jena Dick of J.Lynn Bridal and get the scoop of 2021 trends and life after a global pandemic. Located in the heart of historic downtown Lawrence, J.Lynn […]

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Event Design Services

Have you been looking for some additional guidance on how to turn your wedding vision into a reality? The Brownstone team now offers event design services to help you plan your décor and help decorate on the day of your event. Meet with our team to plan every detail of design for your big day! […]

Decorating Directions

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We are writing you to share some helpful reminders while planning out your decorations for your big day. Please consider your headcount when planning out floor plans. TablesThe Brownstone has the following tables available for the client to utilize.(25) 30”x 96” Long Banquet – Great for guest seating, buffet and head table(25) 60” Rounds – […]

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Vendor Reminder’s

Hey Friends, We have been blessed with an amazing local wedding community. We all have the same goal in mind which is to serve our clients. I have put together a list of helpful reminder’s when communicating with your vendors. Vendors such as caterers, florists, musicians, DJs, photo booth companies, photographers and videographers should perform […]

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Alcohol Packages

Hey Friends, We offer four different alcohol packages ranging from Premium Packages to Cash Bar to fit all budgets. The per person price includes unlimited alcohol for a 5 hour service for everyone over the age of 21 for the package of your choice (Beer/Wine/Soda, 2 Signature Cocktails/Beer/Wine/Soda or Premium Alcohol.) The per person packages […]

All about The Brownstone Catering Kitchen

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Hey Friends, Today we want to share more information on what is included in our catering kitchen. The Brownstone, LLC provides a catering kitchen included in the Event rental fee. The kitchen includes: ●        Warming Oven ●        3 Compartment Sink ●        Freezer ●        Refrigerator ●        Ice Machine ●        Microwave Oven ●        Hot Plate No cooking shall be conducted in the kitchen, all […]

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Roles of the Venue Coordinator

Hey Friends, We are looking forward to sharing the roles of the Venue Coordinator. Venue Coordinator A venue coordinator will coordinate your 1 hour rehearsal to be held the Thursday prior to your event. You must meet your assigned coordinator at least 3 weeks prior to your wedding and they will go over an extensive […]