Decisions, decisions, decisions. Agonizing over every single detail, no matter how big or small, just naturally comes with the territory when you are planning for a wedding. Deciding whether or not you are going to make your way down the aisle with a runner or without one, is not exempt from this stress induced indecisiveness. So, since a simple "yes" or "no" is just not going to do it for us- we need to dig a little deeper into the meaning behind the runner, and the importance it may or may not have on our overall vision.
Tradition: Aisle runners became a staple in wedding ceremonies because it was believed that the bride should be treated as royalty, and should not walk on the same ground as the ordinary folks (that'd be all the guests). Ok, this type of thinking isn't quite the norm anymore, but it isn't too far off to say that a bride gets to be Queen for a day.
Protection: If your ceremony is taking place outdoors, adding an aisle runner into the mix just might mean the difference between a white dress, or a muddy-or worse, torn- hem.
Color Correction: If the venue you chose has carpeting that doesn't quite fit into your color scheme, an aisle runner can be a great way to keep your colors coordinated. The aisle runner offers a clean, elegant path that doubles as a beautiful backdrop for the pedals that your flower girl will be dropping.
Vision. Ok, so maybe you are not concerned about an outdoor ceremony, an off color carpet, or ensuring you are a Queen for a day. That's okay. The most popular way to make this decision is to picture how it may fit into the overall vision of your wedding. (In other words, if you think it is pretty).
There is no rule that says you should, or should not, use an aisle runner. When it comes to the aisle runner, do you think you should use it? Or lose it? Send us a comment and let Mama know what you think!
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