What fabric are aisle runners?
Our multi-surface, fabric aisle runners are made of a high-quality cotton polyester fabric and are available in White or Ivory.
What color should the aisle runner be?
The most popular and traditional runner is the white aisle runner, but often a red aisle runner will be used. Many brides are breaking from the traditional white and going with a runner that matches their color scheme.
What is the purpose of an aisle runner?
A wedding aisle runner may protect a wedding dress from dirt. A wedding aisle runner is a long strip of cloth or sometimes plastic or vinyl that may have multiple purposes at a wedding. Runners were used long ago to protect elaborate dresses from dirt.
How much is an aisle runner?
Typical costs: On the low end, aisle runners typically cost less than $100 for a basic off-the-shelf runner made of plastic or cloth. For example, on Amazon.com, aisle runners[1] cost from less than $10 to more than $100. At David’s Bridal, aisle runners[2] cost from a little over $30 to just under $100.
Do brides still use aisle runners?
Today, most indoor locations don’t suffer from guests tracking in dirt and mud, but many brides choose to use aisle runners anyway as they lend a “regal” touch to the ceremony, though they are completely optional.
What can I do instead of aisle runner?
A cost-effective and easy alternative to the average aisle runner is a vintage carpet. You can find beautiful and inexpensive Persian rugs at most antique shops, and the extra touch will add a bohemian feel to your ceremony décor.
Who walks on the aisle runner at a wedding?
When used to accentuate a bride’s entrance the aisle runner should not be deployed before the ceremony begins, as everyone will walk on it, or even before the entrance of the bridal party. The only people who should walk on an aisle runner before a bride are the the ring bearer and flower girl.
How do I weigh down my aisle runner?
Secure the fabric to the wood with glue or small staples. Hide staples by lining both edges of the runner with flower petals, fall leaves or large confetti. Keep the aisle runner from catching a breeze by placing decorative stones, heavy pumpkins or potted plants every three to five feet to weigh down the runner.
Who unrolls the aisle runner?
ushers
Traditionally, ceremony ushers roll out the runner (which is secured near the altar) from altar to aisle entrance to signal the start of the processional.
Who lays down the aisle runner?
Aisle runners are very difficult to place down straight and without wrinkling. If your aisle runner is going to be rolled out for the Bridal Entrance (a very common practice), it’s likely done by two individuals (often groomsmen or ushers) and it always is much harder than they’re anticipating.
Who walks on wedding aisle runner?