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I thought setting up an aisle runner was always just part of setup ahead of time. I've never heard of it being rolled out when all the guests are there, just as the bride walks in. Could be quite ceremonial to do it that way I suppose, but maybe not if you have a logistical issue with the 90 degree angle. I would suggest setting it up ahead of time.
Aisle runners... they're so pretty and bring so much to the decor, but also poses so many problems.
If you set it up too early, you risk it getting ruined by your guests walking across it before you can even walk on it.
I have seen the carpet getting rolled out for the bride, but it may be more difficult for you due to the angles and also, it will eat up a lot of time and the guests may start to get wary waiting for your beautiful entrance.
Also, aisle runners are hard to maneuver and rarely roll out straight and perfectly. Depending on the floor underneath the aisle, it can be hazardous for the bridal party and the bride to walk on it... snagging on your heel, tripping over loose fabric, the ring bearer draggin the aisle because he's shuffling his feet... etc.
If the monogram is important to you, and I imagine a great design, think about possibly setting it up as a tapestry scroll, or as a sign, or on the alter.
The last wedding I went to the bridesmaids and everyone walked in, and just before the bride came down the isle runner was pulled out in her honor.
I don't know much about the tradition, I don't really know if I will or can have one ( I guess I should look into that) so I will go with what the church says.
I think however you want to do it is fine, but I'd nix the guests walking on it maybe so it's not ruined or overly dirty before you come down it.
Could you possibly have the section on the stairs already rolled out (maybe tacked down), and then just have someone roll out the long, aisle portion just before you walk in? That way there's no trouble with angles, and you can still get the "rolling out the carpet for you" effect.
Oh...I'm so scared for you of having a runner that goes down the stairs that isn't part of the venue (i.e. glued the heck down to the surface)...just makes me nervous. But I'm a big klutz, and those kinds of things freak me out. If you really really really have your heart set on it, maybe you could cut it? And really secure the portion on the stairs down super good. Then you could have the other portion rolled out before you enter, thus eliminating the problem of negotiating the 90-degree turn. (Which could get all bunch-y and trip you up.)
I read somewhere that the tradition of the aisle runners was so the ghosts or evil spirits didn't come from the ground to pull the bride through...
Aside from being really pretty and glamourous, I don't think it really serves a purpose. I would hate for your to spend so much time creating your monogram on the aisle runner, or spending money, and having it ruined or tripping all over it... yikes! You can line the aisles with flower petals or candles instead.
Thanks everyone for your suggestions. The main reason I want the runner down is beause the "aisle floor" is the deck...deck's have gaps...and I LOVE heels...Can you imagine the horror of walking down the aisle and your heel falls thru the gap?!?! I'd probably die of laugher but I don't think its the time or place to do that. LOL!
So after hearing everyone out I suggest this remedy: To cut the runner in two halves. Part 1 will be to heavily tack the Sh!t out of the runner going down the stairs. This will hide the ugly green astro turf they have on it and will be a nice entrance for our guest to see the monogram when walking up the stairscase. Part 2 will be rolled out just before I walk down the real aisle over a rubber bottom carpetted runner supplied by the venue. This will prevent my heels from slipping thru the cracks and still add to that grand entrance effect I was going for.
Oh yeah, I'm also going to line the base of every other chair with a small potted topiary & two large potted topiaries at the front to stage an alter of sorts!
Thanks everyone for your in put. Much Appreciated!
GreenTea&Guinness
Ewww...Astroturf! Bleagh. No wonder you wanted the runner on the stairs!! Good luck! (And you might want to do a test w/ your runner on top of the venue's runner -- make sure they don't slide against each other, or you could go sliding down the aisle too!)
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Question: I am getting married on the top deck at a country club overlooking the lake however I will need to walk up 5 stairs and than cut a 90 angle to the actual aisle. I want to have the aisle runner run down the aisle and the stairs, showcasing our monogram at the base of the stairs. My question is...how & what time do I have the aisle runner placed? Just before the BM walk down the aisle or before the guest arrive? If right before the BM, how do you deal with the angling of the 90 degree angle with people around? I'm leaning towards before the guest arrive even though I am going to miss out on them rolling out the white carpet for me. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks.
GreenTea&Guinness