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

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Decorating Directions

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 […]

Alcohol Packages

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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 […]

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All about The Brownstone Catering Kitchen

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 […]

What to expect at your pre-event meeting?

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Hey Friends, We love the opportunity to work with our couples and enjoy being able to meet and discuss the details of the day to ensure you have a seamless wedding day. We have created this post to help prepare you for the fun! A pre-event meeting will be scheduled at least 3 weeks prior […]

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Guidelines for the Event Day

Let’s Break it down for you! Arrival On the day of your reserved event The Brownstone will open the doors at 9:00 am for you to decorate the reserved facilities, utilize the dressing rooms and take photographs. The tables and chairs will be set per agreed upon layout. The ceremony location will be set at […]

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Open House

Hey Friends, If you are looking for an elegant and charming Topeka event center that makes you proud, then the Brownstone is for you! The venue provides premier amenities, personal coordination, ceremony packages, bridal lounges and historic architecture that is second to none. We host a monthly open house at The Brownstone the first Monday […]

What to ask your Wedding Photographer

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Hi Friends, We know that finding the right photographer to capture your day can be difficult. These photos will last a life time and you want to make sure you find the perfect fit for your day. This week we are discussing questions to ask a potential wedding photographer before you hire them. ⁠ ⁠ […]

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5 Ways to Save Money on Weddings

Hi Friends, It’s finally that time, that day you have been dreaming about. You ask your fiance should we have an ice cream bar, photobooth, DJ, oh ya you can’t forget about the drinks to plan for? Weddings can tend to add up quickly so we have came up with 5 ways to save money […]