Stunning Settings for Your Ceremony Location
Stone Gables Estate • August 10, 2025
Stone Gables Estate offers several stunning options for the location of your wedding ceremony no matter which venue you might select. Two new ideas that recently surfaced came about when two of our Star Barn brides saw the property through fresh eyes.
Julia had chosen the Star Barn courtyard for her ceremony location. Instead of positioning her guest seating straight across in the courtyard like we usually do, she chose to turn the benches at a 45-degree angle, so they were facing the corner of the stonewalled area. Three elegant black iron urns full of summer florals created the backdrop for the couple, and the guests could see more of the beautiful white buildings of The Star Barn Village. This clever idea provided a fresh look for a ceremony in the courtyard.
Another bride who thought outside of the box was Abbey. Her ceremony location was at the Liberty Lake Gazebo in front of the Star Barn. Traditionally, the bridal party stands in front of this stunning white gazebo with its hanging flower baskets and large urns overflowing with white flowers and greenery. However, Abby wanted her guests to be treated to the full view of The Star Barn Village and all its beauty. By simply moving her guest benches to the right of the gazebo, Abbey had an exquisite ceremony backdrop with a view of The Star Barn Village, the Liberty Spring House, and the fountain on Liberty Lake which is the home of Lincoln the swan. The result was stunning! Abbey added white stands with flowers to complete the look. The beautiful gazebo was not forgotten but was utilized in a clever way. It provided the perfect greeting area for guests to drop off their gifts and cards and to grab a cool drink prior to the ceremony.
We enjoyed working with Julia and Abbey to create wedding spaces that fulfilled their wedding day dreams!
Historic Tobacco Barn reassembled on Stone Gables Estate!
A trail ride that ended with an engagement!
The first time, they had a very small wedding. So when Amber’s husband was selected as a recipient of a “Wish Upon a Wedding”, she was about to have her wedding dreams come true with a vow renewal unlike any other. Similar to the “Make A Wish Foundation”, the “Wish Upon a Wedding” organization provides couples who are facing a terminal illness or a life-altering health condition with an all-expenses-paid wedding day of their dreams. When Stone Gables Estate was invited to be the host venue for Amber and Michael’s wedding, we were honored and excited to participate. Stone Gables offered the couple The Star Barn for their vow renewal and reception and the quaint Liberty Spring House for their lodging that night both at no cost to the couple. The event was led by Wedding Coordinator, Gillian McSherry, who enlisted a dedicated group of vendors, as listed below, who donated 100% of their labor, services and materials. A wedding day is often sprinkled with a variety of emotions. This particular day had an added layer of sentiment as the groom was in an active fight with brain cancer. Although everyone involved was aware of his battle, it was not the theme of the day. The couple was showered with special touches and meaningful gestures to make this vow renewal more than they could have ever dreamed of. The complete story was covered by Lancaster Online and can be found here . Mountain Laurel Catering also featured the event on their website and shared a gallery of exquisite photos by Lauren Bliss which can be viewed here .
Christmas in September?! That’s right! Christmas preparations are in full swing at Stone Gables Estate!
“What made you decide to have your wedding at Stone Gables Estate?” Lyndsey: “The horse drawn carriage!” Sarah: “The minis and alpacas! You can’t get animals for your wedding anywhere else!”
The fifth installment of a new video series brought to you by David Abel and Stone Gables Estate. Learn the answers to some of the most asked questions of this historic property. In Part Three of The Star Barn, David Abel remembers how God helped guide him in the rebuilding process. The Star Barn itself is a symbol of the people. The barn almost became history through time but the Lord inspired David and Tierney to bring back the beauty and honor the craftsmen of the past. Giving new life to The Star Barn, just as God wants to give new life to us through Christ. Duration: Video 4 minutes CLICK HERE – The Star Barn Documentary “The Moving of an Icon, A Window into Our Past” CLICK HERE – Digital Download of The Star Barn Documentary
The next installment of a new video series brought to you by David Abel and Stone Gables Estate. Learn the answers to some of the most asked questions of this historic property. Steward, David Abel, describes how God uses the Stone Gables Estate property to heal and experience beauty. Video: Duration ~ 3 minutes 29 seconds
The next installment of a new video series brought to you by David Abel and Stone Gables Estate. Learn the answers to some of the most asked questions of this historic property. David Abel speaks on the beauty of the Barns of Belmont, a historic set of barns originally located outside of Lancaster, PA. : The Barns of Belmont will be comprised of 7 barns and a replica of the original brick farmhouse. More information to come once the project is underway. Video: Duration ~ 3 minutes 39 seconds
The next installment of a new video series brought to you by David Abel and Stone Gables Estate. Learn the answers to some of the most asked questions of this historic property. David Abel speaks on how every public event on the Stone Gables Estate property points to God. Stone Gables Estate also donates 100% of their profit to their signature charity, Brittany’s Hope. Video: Duration ~ 4 minutes 23 seconds
The National Christmas Center Pt. 2
