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The tradition of walking down the aisle remains
as one of the most memorable aspects of a
wedding. Every bride has their own vision
of gasping in awe as they gaze down a beautifully
decorated aisle at the wedding ceremony. Though
custom dictates that brides walk down with
their fathers, many modern brides have also
been seen accompanied by both parents. The
use of decorative and creative aisle runners
has also changed with the times as traditions
evolve and trends arise.
Personalization Adds a Meaningful Twist
to a Ceremony
Whether walking down the aisle of a church
or cathedral, plain aisle runners are certainly
classic choices, but creativity has lent itself
to the development of personalized aisle runners.
Many are now available with personalized monograms
and embellishments that provide couples the
opportunity to show their originality. Moreover,
it is also common for couples to create a
design based on a family crest. A meaningful
phrase or personal saying can also be designed
on a runner in such a way that the bride and
groom can express themselves throughout different
elements that have been incorporated at their
wedding. Be sure to look for a variety of
designs rendered in hand painting or embroidery
using calligraphy
and other artistic embellishments such as
fine crystals and intricate beadwork. Because
of this additional customization, do determine
how much time will be needed to create your
aisle runner.
Customized Aisle Runners Using Colors and
Themes
They can also be customized to the colors
and theme of a wedding. A nautical wedding,
for instance, may have hand painted accents
of seashells and starfishes, while a garden
wedding may have colorful needlework of playful
butterflies, dancing tulips, or beautiful
roses. Work with your designer to find
a unique pattern or motif that works within
your chosen color scheme and/or wedding theme.
Many experts can also recommend inventive
and unusual ideas based on their artistic
abilities and experience with other weddings.
Even though most runners are white, perhaps
a designer may be able to recommend a different
color that is within the same color family
of your wedding color palette. For instance,
an ivory colored one may be suitable for a
wedding decorated with glistening gold accents.
Aisle Runners May Vary According to Ceremony
Venue
Depending on the venue of a wedding ceremony,
selecting the type of runner may vary as a
runner for a beach wedding on sand may require
different material than one for a church or
garden wedding. For an outdoor wedding ceremony,
it is also important to consider how well
an aisle runner will stay firmly on the ground
or surface area. Among other factors to consider,
the length of an aisle may vary depending
on the aisle distance to the wedding altar.
Before committing to a design, be sure to
acquire an accurate measurement of the aisle
length. When searching for aisle runners,
do remember that not all of them are created
on the same materials and fabrics. As such,
the durability of the aisle runner is also
important to consider particularly when dealing
with a rather long aisle length.
Create a Unified Theme Across Wedding Elements
As with any wedding element, finding a unique
theme that can be portrayed throughout the
wedding can be challenging yet rewarding.
Find a theme that may not only be exhibited
on your aisle runner, but also on other elements
such as the wedding cake or favors. For instance,
a lavender or rose design motif can be applied
as beautiful embroidery work on favor
bags filled with rose petals. Using a
design with the help of your aisle runner
designer can create a wonderful coordinated
look.
What to Put on your Aisle Runner
There are many ways to uniquely showcase your
aisle runner, but personalizing it with your
own message is key. A couple of things to
include on your runner are:
- the name of bride and groom
- the date and location of wedding
- a personal quotation or message
- a pretty motif that matches with your wedding
theme such as a butterfly, fleur de lis, or
rose
- a special symbol or family crest
- a monogram of your names
Please feel free to visit these sites:
Aisles
with Style
http://www.aisleswithstyle.com/
Makes aisle runners that can be personalized
with a monogram and tailored to your wedding
color.
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