What Is an Irish Marriage Blessing Plate?

Belleek Irish Marriage Blessing Plate

Many cultures have traditions around wedding or marriage blessings and how this is done. Read on to learn more about a tradition you might use if you are Irish…or would like to include and Irish custom at your wedding! Hey, Christie! I need your help! My Irish-American grandmother, Maeve, has a gorgeous Irish Marriage Blessing … Read more

2024 Wedding Trends: A 2 Piece Wedding Dress!

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While this trend dates back to 1978 when a hood was detachable from a wedding dress to create two different looks, for 2024 this trend is coming back with several fabulous options! Read on to find out more! Hey, Christie! Alex and I are getting married next summer at Ainsworth House & Gardens. Yes! Is … Read more

Super Cool Wedding Trend: The Flower Grandpa and Flower Grandma!

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To honor the special roles their grandparents have played in their lives, more brides and grooms are asking a beloved grandparent to be their esteemed Flower Grandpa or Flower Grandma at their weddings. Find out more about this sweet wedding trend! Hey, Christie! Michael and I are getting married at Ainsworth House & Gardens next … Read more

Your Summer Birth Month Flowers & Your Wedding!

California Poppy

Each month of summer has two birth month flowers. Read on to find out how you can include these flowers in your wedding! (P.S.–If a cherished family member or friend passed on, you could honor them by including their birth month flower in your bouquets!)   Hey, Christie! Andrew and I are getting married next … Read more

Your Winter Birth Month Flowers & Your Wedding!

wedding carnations in 3 colors, lavender, white, and red

Winter–January, February, and March–have the most gorgeous birth month flowers of the year! Find out what these beautiful flowers are and how you can include them in your wedding any time of year! Hey, Christie! Craig and I are getting married at Ainsworth House & Gardens. Yeah!!!! And then this came up: My sister mentioned … Read more

Sweet & Funny Wedding Vows from the Bride

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Are you a bride-to-be looking for a line to add levity to your wedding vows? Then look no further than this list of funny one-liners which incorporate humorous takes on music, being a couple, science fiction, fantasy, sports, and more! Hey, Christie! I am so looking forward to our upcoming destination wedding at Ainsworth House … Read more

Finding Your Perfect Wedding Scentscape

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In the Middle Ages, they lit candles during a wedding so guests could smell the candles and not the horses in the street passing by. In modern times, engaged couples selected a scent which floated in the air through out the ceremony space to make the wedding more memorable. Find out how you can find … Read more

2024 Wedding Dress Trends We LOVE!

Sareh Nouri wedding dress

Wedding fashion shows from New York to Barcelona are showing us what to expect for 2024. Read on to find out the upcoming style trends! Hey, Christie! I am working on plans for my 2024 spring wedding…which might move to summer to get the flowers I love in season. What are the wedding dress trends … Read more

10 Fabulous Fall 2023 Wedding Color Palettes!

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For weddings from September through December 2023, these are the wedding color palettes we are seeing. Let us share with you how to make these beautiful seasonal colors uniquely your own! Hey, Christie! Albert and I are having  our microwedding for about 50 family and friends this fall at Ainsworth House & Gardens! We are … Read more

Brilliant Alternative Titles for “Maid of Honor”

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English constantly changes. When we needed a word to describe images transported over a distance, the word “television” was created from the Greek prefix “tele” meaning “from a distance” and the Latin word “vision.” The job titles for Maid of Honor, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and others in the wedding party have changed too. Here are our … Read more

16 Sweet Summer Wedding Flowers We Love!

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Planning a summer wedding? You might want to consider any of these 16 gorgeous flowers which are in season and in full bloom throughout the summer! Read on to find out more! Lucky you! If you are getting married in the summer, there are 16 in season summer wedding flowers plus a bouquet of flowers … Read more