Your Dream Wedding Planning Kit

A step-by-step guide to planning an amazing wedding. Find your style, see what’s trending, count down with the planning checklist and build your budget, all in one place.

Cover of the Your Dream Wedding Planning Kit from Stonewall Resort
~2,000 acresof West Virginia mountains, lake and meadow
15+ settingslakeside lawns, patios and ballrooms
The KnotBest of Weddings winner and Hall of Fame
Best AppalachianMountains Wedding Venue, Here Comes the Guide 2024
Step 1

WeddingStyle Quiz

Is your wedding style Timeless, Charming or Unique? Answer five quick questions and find out in 2 minutes or less.

Question 1 of 5

The three wedding styles

Timeless

Timeless Grandeur

Formal, polished and classic. Ballroom glow, plated dinners and black-tie details that never go out of style.

Charming

Modern Classic Charm

Clean lines with a warm heart. Lakeside lawns, relaxed elegance and a few fresh twists on tradition.

Unique

Uniquely Yours

Bespoke from start to finish. Personal touches, unexpected moments and a celebration nobody else could throw.

Step 2

HottestWedding Trends

The freshest ideas in food, flowers and photography, with an eye on personalization, sustainability and the guest experience. Take what speaks to you and gracefully leave the rest behind.

Download the Trends Cheat Sheet (PDF)Printable, with space to note your picks.
Step 3

PlanningChecklist & Countdown

Add your wedding date and the checklist builds your timeline: a live countdown, a finish-by date for every phase, and a flag on what to focus on right now. Your date and progress are saved in this browser.

Download the Planning Checklist (PDF)Printable version with finish-by blanks and a notes page.
Step 4

WeddingBudget Worksheet

Enter who’s contributing, then estimate each category. Totals and your remaining balance update as you type, and everything stays in this browser.

Example figures The example is for a 120-guest wedding and is not a quote.
Download the Budget Worksheet (PDF)Printable, with estimated, actual and paid columns.
Go midweek or off-peakVenues often offer lower rates on weekdays and in less popular months.
Rethink the full mealElegant desserts, heavy hors d’oeuvres or action stations can stretch your budget.
Lean on your coordinatorVenue pros know where to save at their property without losing the wow.
Send digital invitationsRSVP tracking built in, no postage or printing, and a lighter footprint.
Step 5

MoreResources

Explore our blog and videos for real weddings, planning advice and fresh ideas, then get to know the spaces where it could all happen.

Download the Kit

Ceremony & Reception Settings

SpaceSettingGuests
BallroomIndoor275
Carrion BayOutdoor, lakeside260+
Terrace LawnOutdoor, lakeside260+
Grand HallIndoor250
Birch & PecanIndoor80
Lightburn’sPatio80
Terrace PatioPatio80
Maple PatioPatio80
Sunday · November 8, 2026

Fall Bridal Open House

Tour the ceremony and reception spaces, meet our wedding team and preferred vendors, and picture your day at Stonewall.

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Let’s planYour Day at Stonewall

Set amid nearly 2,000 acres of rolling West Virginia mountains, our Adirondack-style lakeside lodge hosts indoor and outdoor ceremonies, receptions and dinners with award-winning service, just minutes from the interstate. Welcome parties, farewell brunches and guest activities for the whole weekend are all right here.

Stonewall Resort
Phone(304) 269-7400
Room blocks(888) 278-8150
Address940 Resort Drive, Roanoke, WV 26447