Weddings are enriched with traditions, whether it’s something old, something new, something borrowed or something blue or the white wedding dress and the little bride and groom on the top of the cake. We all have had the embarrassment of having to do the chicken dance, but these are the traditions that add to that special day.
One tradition that has stood the test of time is the wedding aisle runner. Myth has it that runners were first used to help protect the newlyweds from evil spirits that could rise from beneath the floor of the church. Later they were used to help protect the brides dress from the mud brought in from the dirt roads. Now these runners have become part of the tradition of a wedding, giving the bride an elegant lane to walk down.
The wedding aisle runner delineates the pathway for the wedding party, especially in the now popular outdoor wedding. A wedding aisle runner can be set up before the guests arrive or just before the wedding party makes their way down the aisle, but in any circumstance the runner should be designated for the wedding party. If the runner is set up before the wedding begins it is often roped off to prevent anyone from walking on the runner. A ribbon or rope is often used to block the runner from wedding guests. Wedding guests should be should be escorted along the outside of the seating area, not down the middle aisle. Another option is to roll out the runner from the front to back, after everyone has been seated.
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. The turf aisle runners offered byRug Street are ideal for outdoor weddings and with 11 vibrant colors that suit most every theme. Brides love these colorful aisle runners designed to enhance any outdoor ceremony.
Rug Street carries event runners in a variety of materials, sizes and colors. Our wide range of indoor outdoor carpet runners makes Rug Street a popular choice for individuals, wedding planners and event companies looking for that special aisle runner. All of our event runners are durable, finished, and suitable for repeated use.
Rug Street event runners can be custom made by the square foot to the size you need. Call Rug Street at 480.635.8643 or use our contact form – we will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the extensive range of event runners we offer.