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Why Are Women’s Buttons the Opposite of Men’s?
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...
2025 Trend: The Wedding Breakfast!
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...
How to Zhuzh up the Groom’s Look
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:...
“Unexpected Reds” at the Wedding? Yes, Please!
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...
3 Amazing Ways to “Produce” a Great Wedding!
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...
Dinosaur Wedding Rings for Men? And 11 Other Trends to Know
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...
6 Reasons to Get Married Indoors at Ainsworth House & Gardens
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...
2025 Trends: 5 Fun Ways to Amp up Your Wedding!
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...
Is the Bride Required to Wear a Veil? Nope!
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...
The Hidden Meaning of Pearls
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...
A Random Ring Bearer? Yes, Please!
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...
2025 Wedding Trends: Put a Bow on It!
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...