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2024’s Top Wedding Trends for the Mother of the Bride

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

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July

July Birthstones and Birth Flowers For Your Wedding

July bursts with joyful fireworks! For those born in July, there are birth gems and birth flowers bursting with colors! Read on to find out more! Hey, John! Sienna and I are getting married later this year at Ainsworth House & Gardens. I’d like to add stuff that represents me. I was born in July.

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Sleepy Flower Girl? We’ve Got Solutions!

What happens when your flower girl needs a siesta? The Flower Dudes step in! After all, the wedding must go on! Hey, John! Last night, my partner, Tess, was all stressed out about our wedding’s flower girl. Tess found out that our wedding is scheduled during the flower girl’s usual nap time.  Sophie will be

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From “Hello” to “I Do” in…73 Years?!?!

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

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What Are June’s Birthstones and Birth Flowers?

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

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What Color Should I Wear as the Mother of the Bride?

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

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The Merry Month of May’s Birthstones and Birth Flowers

What are the lucky birthstones and birth flowers for those born in the merry month of May? Read on to find out more about the meanings behind each of these unique birth gems and birth flowers for the fifth month of the year! Hey, John! Are there birthstones and/or birth flowers for the month of

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The Best Songs for Your Daddy-Daughter Dance!

Each year, musicians create new songs which are perfect for the Father of the Bride to dance with his beloved daughter on her wedding day. Here is a list of songs dating back to the Big Band Era up to today from which you might find the perfect song for your father-daughter wedding dance! Hey,

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11 Super Cool Wedding Cake Trends for 2024-2025

Looking for innovative ideas to make your wedding cake stand out from the crowd? We’ve got ’em! From bold flavor combos to incredible textures, these are the trends catching on! Read on to find out more! 11 Super Cool Wedding Cake Trends for 2024 Hey, Christie! Jordan and I are getting married at Ainsworth House

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April Birthstone & Flowers for Your Wedding

Did you know that those born in April are graced with one birthstone and two birth flowers? You might want to incorporate these into your wedding if you have a birthday in April or wish to honor a cherished family member or friend who does! Read on to find out more! Hey, John! I need

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RSVP-ageddon: Getting Your Guests to Respond!

It’s become a universal problem that guests aren’t sending their RSVPs! In this blog post, we present a way to increase your chances of getting a response AND what you can do if they don’t respond to tell you if they are coming to your wedding…or not. Hey, Christie! Help! My wedding is coming up

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Left out of the Wedding? Here is How to Heal Hurt Feelings

As the trend toward smaller weddings continues, engaged couples need to get creative on how they create special roles in their weddings for cherished family and friends. Here are our suggestions! Hey, Christie! Help! Family drama overload! My fiancé, Charlie, and I are both in our early 30’s and so excited to be getting married

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12 Costly Things You Can Skip at Your Reception

Budgeting is the art of give and take. If you know which reception traditions you want to skip, you can dedicate the money you budgeted for another day of honeymooning or any other expenditure. Let us show you what elite wedding planners are suggesting you can skip at your reception…and it’s possible that none of

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18 Amazing Wedding Trends for 2024!

Keeping up on the latest wedding trends is almost a full-time job! Let Ainsworth House & Gardens’ John Shyne and the experienced staff help you decide which trends will help you have the wedding of your dreams! Hey, John! I have been helping my partner, Sarah, plan our wedding. We are so excited about our

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Do I Need a Wedding Content Creator?

Hiring a wedding content creator for your wedding to take candid static photos and vertical videos is a wedding trend which is gaining momentum this year. Find out what a wedding content creator can do for you! Hey, Christie! I just attended Elissa and Tyler’s wedding and they had this wedding content creator running around

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March: Birthstones & Birth Flowers for Your Wedding

Named for Mars, the Roman god of war, the month of March can march across our landscape with a mighty blizzard or burst forth with abundant, spring sun! If you or your beloved was born in March, here is what you need to know about including March birthstones and/or birth flowers in your wedding! Hey,

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The Gravity of the Situation

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.

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The Purr-fect Proposal Photobomb

Very famous people have photobombed others. Queen Elizabeth II of England photobombed two of her fellow citizens years ago. Why not a cat photobomber? Why not two cats photobombing two different couples during a marriage proposal? Read on to find out more! Hey, Christie! Has a cat ever photobombed a marriage proposal?Has it happened more

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