Ainsworth House & Gardens Blog

aquamarine

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,

Read More »
People.com Father of the bride's pants fall down

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.

Read More »
Loki the cat photobombs a marriage proposal Fox News

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

Read More »
bride, groom, and guests jump for joy with a cat in the foreground

2024 Wedding Trends: Focus on Your Guests!

In the past, wedding guests observed the wedding but didn’t participate other than selecting fish or beef for their dinner. Now the trend is to find creative ways for your guests to have fun participating in your wedding. Read on to find out the great options for you when planning experiences for your guests! Hey,

Read More »
Bowl of soup with the letters spelling :"Love" on the spoon

“The Food of Love:” Italian Wedding Soup

Do you know how Italian Wedding Soup began? Read on to find out about this delicious and fascinating soup! Hey, John! Help! Maria and I want to bring our Italian heritage into our wedding. When I told Grandfather Renato that we are serving Italian Wedding Soup, he became very gruff and said it was not

Read More »
By the water, he proposes to her on bended knee.

How To Overcome a Proposal Which Epically Failed…Twice!

The time of year during which the most marriage proposals are made is Thanksgiving to Valentine’s Day…or in the case of 2024, through Leap Day, February 29, when women propose to men. The following blog post is about one man’s persistence in proposing…and the outcome of his efforts! Hey, John! HELP! I have tried to

Read More »
BoredPanda.com dog asleep in church during a wedding in Brazil

Dog Gone Cute! The Dog Adopted at a Wedding!

Yesterday, we posted about a stray kitten who crashed a wedding and was adopted by the newlyweds. Today, to show balanced reporting, we are posting about a stray dog who attended a wedding…there’s a happy ending! Read on to find out what! Hey, John! I heard that a couple from Brazil met a stray dog

Read More »
The Know badge 2024

Ainsworth House & Gardens Wins Prestigious National Award!

Each year, The Knot, a premier digital wedding planning website, evaluates thousands of submitted reviews by couples who recently married. Because Ainsworth House & Gardens garnered stellar scores, we were selected for an award given to ONLY 5% of the wedding venues in the US! Read on to find out more! Out of 31,462 wedding

Read More »
A woman proposes marriage to a man.

Can She Propose to Him? Yes!

For over 1,800 years, women have been allowed to propose marriage to men. Let’s take a look at how this Irish tradition evolved to become part of the Scottish legal codes! Hey, Christie! Could you help by answering a question: Can I propose marriage to my boyfriend? Here’s the situation: Terrance and I have been

Read More »
floral dress from Hobbs

2024 Wedding Trends: Mother of the Bride Floral Dresses!

In fashion, it seems that ideas from the past are often updated and reintroduced. One of the wedding trends for 2024 is floral print dresses for the mother of the bride, mother of the groom, and the attendants or bridesmaids. Read on to learn more about this trend that is blooming! Hey, Christie! Recently, I

Read More »