5 Beautiful Aspects of a Roman Catholic Wedding

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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 … Read more

New Wedding Trend: Officiant Stands to the Side!

Wedding at Ainsworth House & Gardens at which officieant stands to the side.

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 … Read more

Why Does the Bride Stand on the Left? And 2 Other Renaissance Wedding Traditions You Can Ditch!

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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 … Read more

How To Pick a Pocket…Square!

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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 … Read more

Why All the Married People in Japan May End up with the Same Last Name

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Due to a law passed over 100 years ago and population demographics, all the married people in Japan may end up having the same last name. If you grew up having a popular name in your class (think of “Jennifer,” “Cameron,” or “Taylor”), then you know the frustration of being called on by your teacher … Read more