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TBL:wedding bee edition! the new thread! ----> week 4 weigh-in!

does this church need an aisle runner?

posted 10 months ago in Decor
  • poll: does this church need an aisle runner?
    yes - it would help brighten up the room and make it more wedding-esque : (4 votes)
    14 %
    no - waste of money and you might trip on it anyway : (25 votes)
    86 %
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    mokara723    July 23, 2011  

    was initially going to try to avoid church decor as we will only be there for 30 minutes but i am having last minute changing of heart and just ordered two all-white altar arrangements and a few pew flowers.

    would an aisle runner help beautify the church or not necessarily? i just suddenly noticed the grates lining the aisle and am really bothered by them :-/ would need to quickly find extra-wide runners b/c my florist only has the standard 36" type.

    any other (easy) last minute-suggestions to beautify the church?

    does this church need an aisle runner? :  wedding decor church ceremony aisle runner runner decoration aisle FBC Sanctuary Chancel

     
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    Mrs.Philosophy    March 26, 2011   Crete, NE

    Yes, for sure

     
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    kperry3    January 1, 1991  

    I would say no, but I don't really like aisle runners in the first place. I think it takes away from the beauty (and normalness) of the church.

     
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    joy2011    October 22, 2011   NE Ohio

    @kperry3: ditto this.

    And I think that is a gorgeous church! I love all the dark wood! It's already got a red carpet, so I'm not even sure why you would need anything else!

     
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    maureen9004    August 2008  

    I'd also say no.

     
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    FloretteLiz    August 18, 2012   Michigan

    I would say that you don't need them, but I would be worried about ladies with high heels getting stuck in them... That's just me though.  I'm clumsy and tend not to watch where I'm going so I trip on everything (including a bare floor...).

     
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    Mrs.ChubbyBunny    October 1, 2011   Texas

    I don't like the grates.... but covering up something is not always a good idea... I'm undecided.

     
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    mizzsle    March 31, 2012   upstate NY

    I agree, if you cover up the grates someone could step on it with a high heel and get caught and down they go! What about ribbons or flowers on the pews? Its a beautiful church by the way Smile

     
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    babylou    October 15, 2011  

    I think covering up the grates could be dangerous, and I think the church is stunning as it is--no aisle runner, it would only cheapen the look!

     
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    mokara723    July 23, 2011  

    i love you guys, thank you so much for all of the thoughts! i feel better about not getting an aisle runner now.

    @mizzsle - good point about people not known about the grates and then stepping on them. I think I will add some more pew flowers and call it a day. can't change my mind after Saturday :)

     
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    bakerella    September 11, 2010   Toronto, ON

    Skip the runner. If the grates really bother you, maybe put a floral arrangement on them? It's a gorgeous church, I didn't even notice them, I thought it was a pattern on the carpet. I would be the dunce whose heel broke through the aisle runner, got stuck in the grate, and twisted my ankle.

     
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    BrooklynBride10    October 9, 2010   nyc

    I love aisle runners (got SO many compliments on our aisle runner!), and have never seen anyone trip on them in a church setting, but in your case, I'd say no aisle runner.  If you cover up the grates, I think people will be more likely to trip on them since they'll be hidden.

    Your church is beautiful!  Totally doesn't need extra decoration. :)

     
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    julia924    September 24, 2011   Old Orchard Beach, Maine

    holy gorgeous ceiling batman! I think this church is stunning as is! I love the beams the the plush looking carpet. I'm jealous ;)

     
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    Miss Fish    December 31, 2011   Youngstown, OH

    I don't think you need them! I do like the idea of putting floral arrangements or something on them, though.

     
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    beatriz    August 2012  

    @mokara723: Your church is beautiful !  The focus should be on the bride and it  will be. I am excited for you!

     
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    organizedbride11    November 11, 2011   Illinois

    I would say no its pretty by itself.

     
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    TB2011    May 7, 2011  

    I think its gorgeous by itself!

     
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    MademoiselleL    August 24, 2012   Vancouver, BC (wedding in Maui)

    No way - I like it the way it is.

     

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