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Add Style To Your Aisle With These Wedding Runner Decorations

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Four Ways To Spruce Up Your Wedding Aisle Runner

Adding a pop of personality to your wedding is easy with decorated aisle runners. From subtle touches to dramatic overtones, these are not the basic aisle runners from years gone by. They're savvy, sophisticated and full of style.

It's true. Wedding aisle runners have come a long way! Gone are the days when they were simply basic white, boring and only used as a prelude for the bride's entrance with a few random flower petals strewn about by an itsy-bitsy flower girl making her way down the aisle. They're now a focal part of the wedding decor that allows you to make a stunning first impression on your guests as they arrive. Just look at this photo from One Source Weddings. The swirl of rose petals atop a colored fabric aisle runner is dramatic, tasteful and very creative. Whether the "perfect" venue has less-than-perfect carpet that you need to cover or you're looking for a way to showcase your signature style and add some pizazz to the ceremony, let these decoration ideas help you spruce up your wedding aisle runner and make your aisle more alluring.

Illuminate it!

Giant Cylinders with white silk orchids, spotlights and silk petals. Courtesy of One Source WeddingsSpecial effects lighting at a wedding or reception is nothing new. Just look up, and you'll see it all around. But, nowadays, looking down can reveal something more. As luminaries flicker on the floor, imagine the oohs and aahs you'll receive as guests enter the room. Illuminating the bride's entrance like nothing else can, adding light will make her grand entrance glow. From candles and rope lighting to spot lights and lanterns, here are some ways to accent the wedding aisle runner with light.

Spotlights: Accented with small spotlights at each row, these giant cylinders with white silk orchids reflect the light beautifully and transform this fairway into a fairy tale path. The addition of the silk petals add to the romance of the wedding decor.
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Rope Lighting: Border the aisle runner with holiday lights or rope lighting for an easy way to make your aisle shine. Simple to set up, it turns the aisle runner into a runway for your big debut.

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Candles: Perfect for outdoor and evening weddings, the edges of this aisle runner to brought to life with colorful rose petals and votive candles. Adding a spark to your celebration, this decoration idea is simple yet romantic. Tip: Be sure to check the burn time on the candles. Since they will likely have to be lit before the ceremony, you'll need them to flicker for several hours to maintain the ambiance they create

Personalize It!

Courtesy of MyWeddingFavors.comFrom monograms to favorite scriptures, your personalized message can unfold right before your guests' eyes. Whether you're celebrating the autumn season with fall leaves around your monogram or want to express your love in your own words, personalized aisle runners let you have your say. And, for the do-it-yourself bride, the white background can also become a canvas to add even more embellishments.

Stock Designs: With this customized wedding aisle runner, stepping down the aisle also means celebrating your union in a unique way. Accented with a romantic heart beneath your names and wedding date, this is just one way to personalize your runner with a stock design that can include your choice of accent color to enhance your wedding. From classic to contemporary, there are dozens of styles available, so it should be easy to find the perfect complement for your ceremony and your personality.
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Custom Designs: The freedom to do things "your way" is one of the things that makes choosing a custom design for your aisle runner an excellent choice. If you can't find exactly what you envision, a custom wedding aisle runner may be the best solution. Say exactly what you want in one location or repeat it throughout the aisle runner. Either way, your guests are sure to get the message.

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Monograms: Regal and romantic, monograms personalize your pathway with elegance. They're classic--and they're made just for you.

Color It!

Courtesy of JeffNewsom.comWho says that wedding aisle runners have to be white? Although white is still the number one choice, many brides are venturing outside the color box to include a rainbow of hues to complement their special day. It makes your entrance the center of attention before you even enter the room. Be dramatic with a red runner or romantic with pastel pink. Or go trendy with sky blue and chocolate. No matter which color you choose, it will add an unexpected touch of color to your day and be the focal point that your grand entrance deserves. For added flair, colored runners can also be imprinted with your name or monogram for a super-personalized effect.
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This bright pink aisle runner makes quite a dramatic statement, especially accented by a row of matching umbrellas on each side. The petals and parasols are the perfect complement to the pink runner and a unique way to add color to your wedding.

Accent It!

When it comes to accenting your wedding aisle runner, rose petals are by far the choice for brides because of their flexibility, color choices and bang for the buck. Whether they're placed along the edges as a delicate border or used to create an intricate design on top of the runner, silk or fresh rose petals are a wonderful way to enhance your aisle runner. However, keep in mind that if you're using them outdoors, be sure it's not going to be a windy day. Because they are so lightweight, one gust of wind can completely change the pattern of a stylized design. If you're on the beach, mountainside or other windy area and want to incorporate rose petals in your decor, it may be best to use them as a border accent and let any wind that comes along "decorate" the center of the runner with a few flourishes. Keep in mind that a fully covered walkway can use approximately 60,000 rose petals.
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In addition to the rose petals, there are several other ideas to accent the aisle:

  • directional sashes and bows on end chairs of seating rows

  • create a border with tulle gathered along the edge of the runner

  • use shepherd hooks or plant stands to display flower balls

  • open parasols

  • drape flower or greenery garlands

  • topiary plants or baby trees in pots placed on the floor

  • small buckets or baskets of flowers hanging from each row

  • floral arrangements

  • flags (great for military or ethnic weddings)

  • decorated bamboo or twig tripods

  • hats decorated with florals

  • wedding wreaths


    • Any of these decorating ideas will help create a first impression that will last long after your wedding, or choose something totally unique that represents you as a couple, your interests or your dreams. It's just another way that you can personalize your ceremony with your own sense of style.

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