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
For the last few years, bows appeared at weddings in the groom’s bow tie or a bow on the wedding cake. For 2025, bows are expected to bloom at weddings in innovative new ways! Read on to learn more! Hey, Christie! You have been so amazing helping us plan our summer wedding.You;ve taken the time
Whether you are hiring a wedding caterer or photographer, there are questions you should ask as a savvy consumer before hiring that person or company. Let’s explore what you should ask any professional wedding photographer before you sign a contract with them. Hey, Christie! After your last amazing blog post, we’ve decided to hire a
There are so many choices when you are planning your wedding: Should you select a professional wedding photographer or opt for someone who charges less but can’t meet you until the day of your wedding? Here are some points to consider: Hey, Christie! We are so excited! We are getting married at Ainsworth House &
Whether you are eloping or having a wedding with 1,000 guests, most brides and grooms feel stressed during the wedding planning. Here are our tried and true tips for reducing pre-wedding stress! Hey, John! Help! I am so frustrated! As it gets closer to our wedding, my ability to talk with my partner is failing.
Around the world, there are many customs which dictate how a young person would ask his beloved’s family for her hand in marriage. This tradition governs what the family did if they refused his request. Luckily, this custom is no longer followed and pumpkins are only used to celebrate Oct. 31. Read on to find
Sustainable, green, or eco-friendly weddings allow us to think differently about wedding traditions and to create solutions which are kinder to the Earth. Read on to find out your sustainable options to throwing rice over the bride and groom at the end of the ceremony! Hey, John! Sarah and I are planning our sustainable, eco-friendly
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
Looking for a creative way to thank your bridesmaids and maid or matron of honor for being integral members of your “I Do Crew” at your wedding? We;ve got great ideas that focus on Oregon-crafted personal care products that your crew will love! Read on and find out more! Hey, Christie! Thank you for your
What’s the ultimate comfort food? For many of us, it’s mac ‘n cheese! One of the fastest growing wedding trends is having a macaroni and cheese bar at which your guests can personalize it to their heart’s content–spice it up with salsa, upscale it with lobster, or enjoy it with brisket! Read on and find
Since “demure” is trending on social media, let’s explore the wedding bouquet designs (or shapes) which fit this aesthetic that combines mindfulness, clean design, and a whimsical sense of cuteness! Hey, Christie! Help! I am really confused. On social media, the word “demure” is being tossed around regarding fashion and now it applies to bridal
Looking for a way to wow your guests! Your wedding bouquet is the perfect way to do so! Here are 7 different bridal bouquet designs or shapes you might consider. Hey, Christie! When my sister married five years ago at Ainsworth House & Gardens, she carried a denure bouquet. Now that I’m planning my wedding
What makes a vineyard or winery sustainable? is it that a vineyard employs a clowder of feral cats to dispatch the varmints and a flock of ducks to eliminate the pests that would harm the grapes and cut down on the use of chemicals to accomplish this? Is it that a winery applies energy efficient
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
One exciting new trend we are seeing at the weddings here at Ainsworth House & Gardens is that wedding officiant is standing in a slightly different location. Read on to find out where! Hey, Christie! Dallas and I are getting married at Ainsworth House & Gardens later this year. We’re so excited!!!!!! Last night, I
When it comes to weddings, there are more customs and traditions than there are etiquette rules–which is a good thing! Traditions and customs can be modified to fit your wedding! Read on to find out more! Hey, John! Brooke and I are getting married at Ainsworth House & Gardens in the Pine Tree venue. That
There are dozens of wedding customs from the past which are no longer required today. In this blog post, we’ll explore 3 Renaissance wedding traditions which you may wish to keep, drop, or update. The choice is yours! Hey, Christie! Last week, I was a bridesmaid at the Ainsworth House & Gardens wedding rehersal for
The wedding etiquette rules have become more like guidelines and we will help you navigate! Read on to learn more about your obligations as a wedding guest. Hey, John! I hope you can help me. My friend, Mitch, was married at Ainsworth House & Gardens last year and you guys did such an amazing job!
As a wedding guest, you might be wondering how much you should spend on a wedding gift. We’ve got the answers! Read on and find out more! Hey, Christie! I will be a guest at Hannah’s wedding at Ainsworth House & Gardens. I can’t find the “rules” of how much I should spend on a
Whether you are having a traditional, sit-down dinner or a buffet at your reception, tacos are trending! For a morning wedding, serve delicious breakfast tacos. For an afternoon or evening reception, you can offer familiar, much loved flavors such as shredded chicken or beef OR opt for innovative, upscale tacos with duck, steak & pineapple,
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