The Wedding Blog
For Brides and Grooms
How to Create Your Wedding Guest List Without the Stress
Planning your wedding should be fun, right? But let's face it – putting together your guest list can be tricky! Who you invite affects your budget, venue, and the whole feel of your special day. Here's how to make a guest list that works for you and your partner,...
You’re Engaged! Here’s What to Do Next
First of all, congratulations! Getting engaged is such an exciting time. Wedding planning doesn’t have to be a stressful process. By breaking it down into steps, it becomes a lot easier. Here’s where to start: Call Friends and Family Get the word out! Before you post...
4 Words You Sould Never Say to Your Wedding Musician
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...
Are There Any Outdated Etiquette Rules for My Reception That I Can Ignore? Yes!
Rules often change. Decades ago, you didn't have to wear a seat belt or put a child into a child seat. Rules in etiquette change too. Find out which rules you no longer have to follow for your wedding reception. Hey, Christie! Are there any outdated etiquette rules...
Why You Can Ignore These 8 Outdated Etiquette Rules for Your Wedding
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...
Are There Any Outdated Rules for Wedding Planning I Don’t Have to Follow? Yes!
Over time, certain laws–once deemed necessary for civilization–are no longer enforced. For instance, in Massachusettes, there was a law that you can’t eat peanuts in church while in Maryland, there was a law that you can’t swear while driving. Luckily, neither law is...
Where Do the Bride and Groom Sit at the Reception?
Depending on the year the wedding occurred, the bride and groom could be seated at any one of several locations throughout the reception hall. Read on to find out where! Hey, John! Jordyn and I are helping our friends plan their wedding next year at Ainsworth House...
Be Our Guest…Book!
What's trending in wedding guest books? Plenty! Whether you want a classic volume or a video kiosk or a rotary phone to record your guests' messages to you, you have options! Read on to find out more! Hey, Christie! We’re getting married at Ainsworth House &...
When Did Wedding Guest Books Start?
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...
2026 Wedding Trend: Get Married in a Garden!
Looking ahead to 2026, two wedding trends appear on the horizon: Getting married in a beautiful garden and having a smaller, micro-wedding. At Ainsworth House & Gardens, you can have both! Read on to find out about our fabulous wedding venues! Hey, Christie! My...
How to Propose to Your Partner
Congratulations! In the immortal words of Phoebe from Friends, you’ve found your lobster–the one you love and will go through life with happily! Now, how will you propose marriage? Read on to find out our quick list of things you might want to say to your partner when...
2025 Wedding Trend: Branding Your Wedding
How can you brand your wedding to make it unique and memorable? In this blog post, we explore specific ways you can identify your theme/motif, colors, and other ways to make your wedding stand out from the crowd! Read on and find out more! Hey, Christie! We’re getting...