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TO STANCHION OR NOT TO STANCHION?

posted 2 years ago in Decor
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    808bride    October 10, 2009   Hawaii

    Does anyone care about these things? I have 200 people and about 8 of these aisle poles, also known as stanchions.  I don't want to spend money decorating them.... what do you think? I was thinking of telling the hotel, I don't need 'em. I just figured, hey, they're free. But do I REALLY need them. Do you notice them if they are missing? It's an oceanfront window ceremony room.

     
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    scissors    June 19, 2010   Atlanta, Ga

    I'd never heard of those guys before. Nor do I think I even know what they look like. :(

     
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    Soon2BeMrsC    March 20, 2010   Wine Country

    Sounds like there will be a lovely view.  That sounds like all the decoration you need.

     
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    808bride    October 10, 2009   Hawaii

    these things..

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    spaniel    March 2010   Los Angeles, CA

    Eh. You don't need them and no one will miss them if you don't have them.

     
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    sf_carrie       San Francisco

    I agree with Marigold.  I actually think stanchions look a bit dated.

     
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    jennifer_espos    June 18, 2010   NYC

    They're nice but I don't think you need them either.  I think its cool to do if you just have some extra time and money (I don't know who has that but I'm sure someone out there does).  I don't really remember being at a wedding when the couple used them... and I've been to a lot of weddings.

     
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    missrobot    October 2015   dallas, texas

    I would actually prefer the look without them.  Are you corraling cattle?  The majority of your guests, I would assume, are adults.  I'm sure they can keep order amongst themselves.  And if they were to be just for decoration,  I would do something like flowers on the end chairs or nothing at all.  No one will notice.

     
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    artbee    February 28, 2010  

    i like it better without them better. i think the ceremony is supposed to be simple decorations, so you can focus on what's important.

     
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    OttawaBride2011    May 21, 2011   Ottawa, Ontario

    i don't think you need them either!

     
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    Bella Luna    September 5, 2010   Ohio

    I'd say you're fine without them - you, FI and the oceanview are all they need! :)

     
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    bellenga    July 31, 2010   Georgia

    I vote no.  Unless you did decide to decorate them.

    I just really however don't envision them as wedding-ey. 

     
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    AliOopsieDaisy    July 2010  

    No. I agree- they look dated.

     
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    Future Mrs. Martin    August 21, 2010   London Ontario Canada

    I wouldn't miss them - seen as thats the first I have seen of them!

     
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    naangel55    June 20, 2009   Long Beach, CA

    I would miss them, I actually think they stick out more.  A simple aisle is good, you dont need the stanchions.

     
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    MissHelen    November 20, 2010   California

    I agree. I wouldn't miss them and also think they look a bit dated.

     
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    stephinPA    October 29, 2010   Reading, PA

    I don't think you need them...to me it looks like road blocks.

    I think it would look a bit better without them...a little more personal...closer to your guests...not separated from them.

     
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    808bride    October 10, 2009   Hawaii

    thanks for the great reassurance!! i'll tell the  hotel..ixnay

     
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    alishaneva    May 2011   Lancaster, PA

    Good call - they definitely look dated and it will look soo much nicer without them!

     
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    RecessionistaBride    January 28, 2012  

    Definitely a good idea to ixnay the stanchions (never knew thats what they were called lol) They remind me of the ropes at the doors of most downtown clubs :)

    I'm the same way though- say free & I'll take it!!

     
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    Chachacha    June 2010   Minneapolis, MN

    Yeah, definitely don't do them. I think it will look great without them.

     

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