Ainsworth House & Gardens Blog

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Should You Have a Wedding Buffet or a Served Dinner?

In sports and in pop culture, there have been teams who held fiercely to their own team: LA Dodgers vs. NY Yankees or Team Edward vs. Team Jacob in the Twilight series. It’s the same with weddings: Team Served Dinner vs. Team Buffet Dinner. Let us give you the positives on each to help you

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Grooming the Groom: When Should He Get a Wedding Haircut?

Instead of guessing when to get a haircut before your wedding–whether you are the groom or one of the groomsmen–find out how to calculate your own formula for when to get your hair cut! Read on to learn more! Hey, John! Thank you for helping us plan our Ainsworth House & Gardens wedding! You’re the

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6 Key Differences between Natural and Science-Grown Gems

Prior to about 10 years ago, if someone said, “diamond,” they referred to a gem mined out of the ground. If they said the word with air quotes around it, they referred to a less expensive stone masquerading as its more expensive cousin–such as a peridot being used in place of an emerald. Today, in

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February’s Fabulous Birthstone and Birth Flowers for Your Wedding!

If November’s color is yellow (yellow topaz and yellow chrysanthemums), then February’s color is purple (purple amethyst birthstone and purple violet, primrose, and iris). Read on to learn how you can incorporate February’s fantastic birth gem and birth flowers into your wedding! Hey, Christie! Thank you for all your help planning our wedding at Ainsworth

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How To Pick a Pocket…Square!

Is it hip to be square? Yes! A pocket square, that is! If you are a groom-to-be or one of his squad, we have 9 great tips for you to use when picking a pocket…square! Read on to find out more! Hey, John! Thank you so much for your last blog post on the differences

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Pocket Square or Handkerchief for My Wedding???

To help you decide which of these you might want to wear at your wedding, we provide you and grooms everywhere this easy-to-use guide to smart style! Hey, John! I need your help! Hannah and I are getting married at Ainsworth House & Gardens in October and I still don’t know if I should pick

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How Can I Get More Flowers for My Money in October?

With the advances in transportation in the last 10 years, you can now get almost any flower any time of the year…but the costs may be much higher if you select flowers that are not in season. By selecting in season flowers for your October wedding in Oregon, you are supporting local farmers and florists,

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Can the Mother Speak a Blessing over the Bride and Groom? Yes!

In certain cultures, the mothers of the bride and groom (and often the fathers) speak a blessing over the couple near the end of their wedding ceremony. Here are four traditional mother’s blessings we’ve found from the Celtic, Irish, and Scottish cultures. Any person selected by the bride and groom could read these blessings over

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20 Amazing Ways to Honor the Mother of the Bride

If you were blessed with a wonderful mother who encouraged you, guided you, and cheered for you, you may want to honor her or thank her during your wedding. Here are 20 fabulous ideas you can use to honor your mother, grandmother, aunt, or friend who was by your side and helped you grow into

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Random Acts of Ring Bearer-nesss

Looking for a way to make your wedding truly unique? We’ve got it! Select your ring bearer randomly during your wedding ceremony! Read on to find out how you can pull this off with hilarious success! Hey, Christie! Thanks for helping us plan our amazing Ainsworth House & Gardens wedding! You are the best!!! While

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Epic Drone Tour of Ainsworth House & Gardens Event Venue!

Take a tour of Ainsworth House & Gardens, a wedding and event venue with seven indoor and outdoor locations for your celebration! Hey, Christie! I hope you can help me! My buddies, Kayla and Mitch, had an amazing wedding at Ainsworth House & Gardens! I feel in love with your gorgeous gardens, the amazing glass

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Could the Groom Wear Tennis Shoes? Maybe…

They tell you to be comfortable at your wedding. They tell you to “be yourself.” For some grooms, that means wearing the most comfortable shoes that represent themselves: sneakers! Here are style tips on which tennis shoes, sneakers, or kicks to pair with what you’re going to wear on your big day! Hey, John! Thanks

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As a Man, What Should I Wear to the Wedding?

Balck tie? Sunset formal? California Casual? What should a guy wear to a wedding??? Let us share a quick guide to what each of the wedding dress codes means for you! Hey, John! I’m a guest at an Ainsworth House & Gardens wedding this summer. I am so totally confused by the dress code “sunset

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As a Woman, What Should I Wear as a Wedding Guest?

What should a woman or female wear to a wedding? That depends on the dress code selected by the bride and groom. To help you decide what to wear to a wedding, check out our handy dandy guide to what each of the wedding dress codes delineates as correct wedding attire. After all, did you

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September Birthstones and Birth Flowers for Your Wedding

September is that amazing month when warm summer days simmer down later in the month to become crisp, fall nights. If you want to celebrate your loved ones born in September, we have the information you seek! Read on to find out about the gorgeous deep blue birth gems and the fabulous birth flowers of

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