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LET'S CELEBRATE

Helping Rhode Island brides plan beautifully, locally, and authentically.

WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING WITH A DOWN HOME OCEAN STATE OF MIND

After more than a decade coordinating weddings and events across Rhode Island, Down Home Events is evolving into a resource for couples planning meaningful, beautiful celebrations in New England.

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While I’ll be stepping away from wedding management services after Spring 2027, I’m excited to share everything I’ve learned over the years — from venue insights and planning tips to entertaining inspiration and local vendor recommendations.

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Whether you’re planning a Newport wedding weekend, a backyard tented celebration, or simply looking for thoughtful Rhode Island bridal gifts, I hope this becomes a place brides return to again and again.  - Ainslie

The Rhode Island Bride

Rhode Island Bride Merch & Coastal Bachelorette Apparel

The Down Home Events Rhode Island Bride collection features coastal bride and bachelorette apparel designed for wedding weekends, beach bachelorettes, and laid-back celebrations by the sea.

RHODE ISLAND WEDDING BLOG​​

Check out THE RHODY TOAST - toasting the people, places, and flavors that make Rhode Island events unforgettable. I’ll be sitting down with some of the most creative and passionate folks in the wedding, food, and event industry — from florists and photographers to chefs and bakers — to chat about how they love to celebrate life in the Ocean State.

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Meet Ainslie

With over 17 years of event planning experience, Ainslie looks forward to brining authentic events to life that are thoughtfully and practically planned. Her laid back attitude combined with a dedicated drive to execute event elements, allows special events to effortlessly bloom into unforgettable experiences.

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A Rhode Island girlie through and through - you can find her in South County at the beaches, boating on the bay, golfing or cooking at home. 

Elise & Ryan

"We hired Ainslie for our day of coordinator and she is amazing! She ensured all of our decor was set up as I wanted and made sure the day ran flawlessly. She attended our rehearsal the day before and made me feel so at ease. She packed up all our decor at the end of the night and made sure I had nothing to worry about. I'm very type A and was able to enjoy my entire wedding day without a worry!"
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