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
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 Are there any outdated etiquette rules for my reception which I can ignore?
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
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 enforced anymore. The same holds true for weddings–etiquette rules once thought necessary
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 & Gardens. As the best man—and a married
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 & Gardens in 2025. We really enjoyed reading about the
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
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 friend, April, was married at Ainsworth House & Gardens and she
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 you propose! Hey, John! Jordan and I
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 married at Ainsworth House & Gardens next
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
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:
Can the groom’s look get zhuzhed up? Without going all the way to a floral jacket, there are ways to bring the groom’s sense of style into his wedding day attire. Read on and find out more! Hey, John! I’m getting married there next year and I have a fashion question: Amy wants me to
Trending for weddings in 2025 are the “unexpected reds,” a shade of red selected by the couple as an accent color to zhuzh up their wedding. Let’s explore how–and where–you can add unexpected reds to your wedding! Hey, Christie! My friend, Jenna, just asked me to be her maid of honor at her wedding next
For weddings planned for 2025, we are seeing lots of innovative ways to use produce–fruits and vegetables–in decorating. Let’s explore three ways we see this wedding trend unfolding! Hey, Christie! I heard from a sorority sister that produce (fresh fruits and vegetables) are going to be featured at weddings next year and not just for
Looking for a very unique wedding ring for your man? We’ve got several trending & creative options for you! Read on and find out more! Hey, John! Thanks for all your help in planning our wedding! It’s great to know I’m not alone in this! OK, Emily and I need to select our wedding bands.
Ainsworth House & Gardens is thrilled to be in The Knot‘s Hall of Fame for Weddings–one of the reasons why is that we have amazing several amazing outdoor wedding venues and one fabulous indoor wedding venue. Read on to find out if you might want an indoor wedding too! Hey, John! Becca and I are
Looking for fun ideas to incorporate into your wedding? Then look at this blog post on how to increase the fun at your amazing wedding! Hey, Christie! I love planning my wedding at Ainsworth House & Gardens! You and your staff are amazing! Thank you!!! I would love to add personalized touches for our
Does the bride have to wear a veil during her wedding ceremony? That depends on her religion as certain faith communities ask the bride to wear a veil while others do not. Read on to learn more! Hey, John! Thanks for answering my questions about all this wedding planning stuff. I appreciate the help! OK,
Pearls, the gifts from the sea, have long been associated with weddings as a symbol of purity and innocence. Are there deeper meanings to each color or pearl? Indeed, there are! Read on to find out more! Hey, Christie! Thank you for helping us plan our wedding at Ainsworth House & Gardens! You are amazing!
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