Ainsworth House & Gardens Wins Prestigious National Award!

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Each year, The Knot, a premier digital wedding planning website, evaluates thousands of submitted reviews by couples who recently married. Because Ainsworth House & Gardens garnered stellar scores, we were selected for an award given to ONLY 5% of the wedding venues in the US! Read on to find out more! Out of 31,462 wedding … Read more

Can She Propose to Him? Yes!

A woman proposes marriage to a man.

For over 1,800 years, women have been allowed to propose marriage to men. Let’s take a look at how this Irish tradition evolved to become part of the Scottish legal codes! Hey, Christie! Could you help by answering a question: Can I propose marriage to my boyfriend? Here’s the situation: Terrance and I have been … Read more

2024 Wedding Trend: Suits for the Bride!

bride wears a white wedding suit and her groom in front of a church

On trend for 2024 weddings are suits for the women–the bride, bridesmaids/attendants, mothers of the brides, and mothers of the grooms. Learn more about these styling trends by reading this post! Hey, Christie! Alex and I are getting married in 2024 at Ainsworth House & Gardens. We are so excited!!! Question: I am an environmental … Read more

“The Food of Love:” Nordic Wedding Cakes

"The Great British Baking Show" The Krokan

In the Nordic nations of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, there is a traditional wedding cake which looks like no other in the world: the Krokan! Read on to learn more about this Viking-inspired wedding cake! Hey, Christie! Erik and I are getting married next year and are still looking for a location. We would love … Read more