The wedding ceremony is the most important and anticipated part of the whole wedding day. Family, friends and other guests wait patiently for the moment when the bride walks down the aisle to meet her groom to be joined as husband and wife.
As a bride you’ll want to make sure you add some style to your aisle for your big moment as your take your journey down the aisle. A wedding aisle runner will add interest to the wedding photographs while protecting your wedding dress. With a variety of color and theme options to choose from selecting an aisle runner to compliment your ceremony decor and personal taste is easy. Personalized aisle runners are a popular choice – whether it’s the couples monogram, first names, wedding date or custom message adding a personal touch to unexpected place will surely wow your guests.
Wedding 101: What you need to know about Aisle Runners
What material is the aisle runner made of?
Aisle runners are made of a durable rayon non-woven fabric. The material is often compared to the white material found on a box spring mattress.
How do I roll out the aisle runner?
Each aisle runner comes with a pull cord that is attached to the end of each side. To unroll, simply hold on to the pull cord and pull the runner down/up the aisle. The aisle runner will then unravel.
Can it be used for an outdoor ceremony?
Yes, aisle runners are used both indoors and outdoors wedding ceremonies.
What if my aisle is shorter than the length of the aisle runner?
If you find that you have an access amount of fabric that is not needed for the ceremony, simply roll out the aisle runner to the desired amount and do one of two options; leave the rest rolled up or with scissors or a razor cut the runner. The fabric should tear easily and smoothly.
Will the aisle runner tear if it is walked on with heels?
The aisle runner is meant to be walked on especially for an elegant event, so a woman wearing high heels was kept in mind when designing the runner. The material is made with a durable rayon fabric and should not tear.
Do I need to secure the aisle runner to the floor?
Things to consider when laying down your runner: outdoors or indoors, weather (winds), unstable surfaces. If you feel that the aisle runner needs to be secured here are some helpful ways to keep it in place:
-Use corsage pins or stakes for outdoors
-Use double sided tape for floors
-Use heavy decorative items that match your wedding decor like lanterns, potted plants, pumpkins, sand, rocks…etc.
Tips provided by The Wedding Outlet.
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