Musicians listen carefully to song lyrics and often are “walking encyclopedias” of songs. They also have a sense of humor or irony. For those reaons, you might want to avoid these four words when talking to your wedding musician or DJ. Hey, Kathy! Thanks for sharing with us that you are a musician who is … Read more
Times change; rules change. Find out about eight etiquette rules for your wedding that your grandmothers and mother probably obeyed but you don’t have to! Whew! Hey, Kathy! Are there etiquette rules or traditions for the wedding ceremony itself that we don’t have to follow? My mom and my grandmothers have been telling me I … Read more
Why did people waant a wedding guest book in the first place? The answer might surprise you! Hey, Kathy! I’m planning my wedding next year at Ainsworth House & Gardens and questions came up: When did having a wedding guest book start? Why? Are there any trends in guest books for next year? Thanks in … Read more
Did you ever wonder why women’s buttons are on one side and men’s are on the other? There are several reasons why clothes button up differently…and one reason may have to do with a short tempered dictator’s ego! Read on and find out more! Hey, Kathy! I have a question: Recently, my wedding crew and … Read more
If you are looking to make your wedding memorable, think about a wedding breakfast the afternoon of your wedding or the next morning as the last event of your wedding weekend! Read on to learn more! Hey, Kathy! Since you’re the resident historian there at Ainsworth House & Gardens, I hope you can answer this: … Read more
If you;d like to add a bit a random fun to your wedding, consider having a random ring bearer! Read on to learn more about this wedding trend! A really quick update: Last June, we posted on this blog the steps of how you could have a random ring bearer at your wedding. We thought … Read more
Feeling stressed and overwhelmed while planning your wedding? You are not alone! Use these 9 proven tips for reducing your stress while planning your wedding. You can do this! Hey, Aunt Kathy! Dad suggested I reach out on dealing with pre-wedding stress. Some days, I’m excited for my wedding and other days, I feel like … Read more
Each wedding is beautiful in the way the ceremony is conducted, the words which are used, and the music which is performed. In this blog post, we’ll share what makes a Roman Catholic wedding uniquely lovely in each of these aspects. Hey, Kathy! I’m a Methodist and I’ll be attending a Catholic wedding for my … Read more
Many weddings have events which cause the participants to giggle for years to come. Here’s one event that will! In 1687, Sir Isaac Newton described the law of gravity as a force that would drag objects toward the ground. A father of the bride in New Jersey proved that gravity is not a theory—it’s real. … Read more
When she could not go through with her wedding, one bride gave her $15,000 reception with DJ, photo booth, fireworks, elegantly catered dinner and dessert to a non-profit so that they could host a party for the families they support! Read on to learn more! Santa Clara County Supervisor Cindy Chavez, left, poses with Paige … Read more
Highway clean-up crews find the darndest things people toss out along the freeway–worn out tennis shoes after a year of P.E., water bottles, fast food containers, etc. One crew found just a little bit more. Read on to find out what! Usually, if you are looking for a wedding dress and veil, you go to … Read more
When Bailey’s wedding dress was accidentally donated to Goodwill four months before her wedding, Bailey was heartbroken. Her family, friends, community, and Goodwill worked together to find a solution. Read on to find out more! Stay with me: There is a happy ending. In August 2023, in the beautiful region of Northwest Arkansas—a land blessed … Read more
In this last chapter, let’s look at what has trended for bridesmaids’ dresses as well as the predictions for next year’s trends. If you are a bride or a bridesmaid, read this series to determine which styles and colors appeal to you…and which don’t. Knowing this makes it easier for you to identify what you … Read more
AHA! We finally made it to this century! While brides still select the color scheme, let’s see how much freedom brides give their bridesmaids to wear what they want within that color scheme. Read on to find out more style trends! We started in 625 B.C. During the Roman Empire, bridesmaids were part of the … Read more
When America economically prospers, hemlines are raised! In the Roaring 20’s and the Baby Boom of the 1950s, America experienced a booming economy and shorter skirts. Think glamorous Barbie in the late 1950s and you catch the vibe. Read on to find out more! Although the Barbie doll didn’t debut at the American International Toy … Read more
When King Edward succeeded his mother, Queen Victoria, bridal fashions changed rapidly. In fact, in the first half of the 1900s, bridesmaids dresses changed more times than in the entire 1800s! Read on to find out more! In Part 2, we followed the all white dresses trend which slowly changed to bridesmaids’ dresses in colors. … Read more
Until 1840 when Queen Victoria married Prince Albert, brides and bridemaids wore dresses in every concievable color and pattern. When the queen married her prince, she wore a beautiful white dress which set a whole new fashion trend that we still see today! Read on to find out how this trend came to be! In … Read more
Let’s take a trip back in history to learn how bridesmaids dressed from 625 B.C. to 1840 A.D. Styles are updated and colors change as does the role of the bridesmaid from performing the bride’s bodyguard to being one of her friends. Read on to find out more! According to a particular bit of wisdom, … Read more
Sometimes, real life is funnier than any situation comedy. Epic married name fails are a case in point! Read on to find out how getting married can have humorous side effects. (Besides, this is break from all the serious wedding planning you’re doing. Right? Right!) When two people with very interesting last names get married, … Read more
With so many elements to plan for a wedding, there is almost always something that doesn’t go as perfectly as it was planned. Learning how to “adapt and overcome” any chellenge is a key to making a marriage successful in the long term. Read on to find out how one engaged couple made lemonade from … Read more
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