Whether you are having a traditional, sit-down dinner or a buffet at your reception, tacos are trending! For a morning wedding, serve delicious breakfast tacos. For an afternoon or evening reception, you can offer familiar, much loved flavors such as shredded chicken or beef OR opt for innovative, upscale tacos with duck, steak & pineapple, … Read more
In sports and in pop culture, there have been teams who held fiercely to their own team: LA Dodgers vs. NY Yankees or Team Edward vs. Team Jacob in the Twilight series. It’s the same with weddings: Team Served Dinner vs. Team Buffet Dinner. Let us give you the positives on each to help you … Read more
Prior to about 10 years ago, if someone said, “diamond,” they referred to a gem mined out of the ground. If they said the word with air quotes around it, they referred to a less expensive stone masquerading as its more expensive cousin–such as a peridot being used in place of an emerald. Today, in … Read more
If November’s color is yellow (yellow topaz and yellow chrysanthemums), then February’s color is purple (purple amethyst birthstone and purple violet, primrose, and iris). Read on to learn how you can incorporate February’s fantastic birth gem and birth flowers into your wedding! Hey, Christie! Thank you for all your help planning our wedding at Ainsworth … Read more
Happy New Year! Were you or partner born in January? Or do you wish to honor someone born in January at your wedding? We’ve got great ideas for you! Read on and find out more! Hey, Christie! You are the best! I do have one more question: I’d like to honor my mom at my … Read more
With the advances in transportation in the last 10 years, you can now get almost any flower any time of the year…but the costs may be much higher if you select flowers that are not in season. By selecting in season flowers for your October wedding in Oregon, you are supporting local farmers and florists, … Read more
In certain cultures, the mothers of the bride and groom (and often the fathers) speak a blessing over the couple near the end of their wedding ceremony. Here are four traditional mother’s blessings we’ve found from the Celtic, Irish, and Scottish cultures. Any person selected by the bride and groom could read these blessings over … Read more
Were you born in December or do you wish to honor a loved one born in December during your wedding? We’ve got all the info you need on the meanings behind the birthstones and birth flowers of this beautiful holiday month! Read on to find out more! Hey, Christie! We have had so much fun … Read more
If you were blessed with a wonderful mother who encouraged you, guided you, and cheered for you, you may want to honor her or thank her during your wedding. Here are 20 fabulous ideas you can use to honor your mother, grandmother, aunt, or friend who was by your side and helped you grow into … Read more
Looking for a way to make your wedding truly unique? We’ve got it! Select your ring bearer randomly during your wedding ceremony! Read on to find out how you can pull this off with hilarious success! Hey, Christie! Thanks for helping us plan our amazing Ainsworth House & Gardens wedding! You are the best!!! While … Read more
Take a tour of Ainsworth House & Gardens, a wedding and event venue with seven indoor and outdoor locations for your celebration! Hey, Christie! I hope you can help me! My buddies, Kayla and Mitch, had an amazing wedding at Ainsworth House & Gardens! I feel in love with your gorgeous gardens, the amazing glass … Read more
October! Fall is in the air as our nights turn from crisp to cold. If you’d like to include your October birthstones and/or birth flowers into your wedding at any time of the year, we’ve got the tips you need. Read on to find out more! Hey, Christie! Thank you for your help in planning … Read more
What should a woman or female wear to a wedding? That depends on the dress code selected by the bride and groom. To help you decide what to wear to a wedding, check out our handy dandy guide to what each of the wedding dress codes delineates as correct wedding attire. After all, did you … Read more
September is that amazing month when warm summer days simmer down later in the month to become crisp, fall nights. If you want to celebrate your loved ones born in September, we have the information you seek! Read on to find out about the gorgeous deep blue birth gems and the fabulous birth flowers of … Read more
August has 5 birthstones and birth flowers which gives you oodles of opportunities to include these in your wedding! Read on to find out about these unique gems and flowers! Hey, Christie! David and I are getting married later this year at Ainsworth House & Gardens! We are so excited!!! Thank you for all the … Read more
To celebrate Mother’s Day, we have this helpful post for all the Mothers of the Brides! Whereas Barbie Pink was ubiquitous in 2023, 2024 has an entirely new, bold set of trends for Mothers of the Bride. Read on to find out what you need to know before you go shopping! Hey, Christie! I am … Read more
A recent study by Lending Tree discovered that a whopping 20% of those invited to be in the wedding party decline the invitation. Is there any way to turn this trend around? YES! What can you do as the bride to improve your chances that your friends will agree to be your bridesmaids? Read on … Read more
They met in middle school when they were 15. Elaine was Roland’s first crush and he was hers. They dated throughout high school and graduated in 1953. Fifty years later, they reconnected at their high school reunion when love blossomed again. They married in March 2024 when they were 88 . Read on to find … Read more
According to legend, if you were born in the month of June, then there are five birthstones and birth flowers which bring you good luck! (In fact, June has more of these than any other month!) Read on to learn more! Hey, Christie! Jason and I are so excited to be getting married at Ainsworth … Read more
As the Mother of the Bride (MOB), you want to harmonize with the other wedding party members and yet, have your own distinct color, style, fabric, and presentation. Read on to find out which colors harmonize with others so you can select the best MOB dress for you! Hey, Christie! My daughter, Ciara, is getting … Read more
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