Inspiration & Ideas

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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! … Read more

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 … Read more

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, … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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, … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

If you were born in November or wish to honor a loved one born in November, one way to do that is include November’s birthstones and/or birth flowers at your wedding. For instance, decorating a chair with her birth flowers is a lovely way to honor a grandmother who has passed. Read on to learn … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more