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Sigh.

So, last December my cousin got married. I wasn't able to attend, but my mom reports that it was a lovely, small wedding at a Catholic church. I am getting married outdoors overlooking the ocean. Very different.

My aunt asked my mom if I was interested in using my cousin's aisle runner. My mom tells me that at some point in time I said yes. I don't remember this, but my aunt apparently just found a box and paid the shipping to send the runner from Virginia to Californa.

Now, I am going to use this runner. I don't like it, but I know that if I don't, it would be hurtful. But it really isn't my style.

So now I am wondering if you Bees have any suggestions for how to incorporate an aisle runner into an outdoor ceremony. My style is more organic and casual chic. Thoughts on anything I can do to make this long, satin runner look like it belongs?

Thanks!

@troubled: Good questions. I think my aunt realizes it will get dirty, but I should check with her. I'm getting married on a cliff, so the ground is pretty hard and remarkably even, so it should work out.

Lining the side does seem like the best option.