aisle runners?

petunia77 Posted: Jun 26, 2006 02:34 PM

aisle runners?

did anybody have or is having an outdoor ceremony with an aisle runner? i read an article saying not to have one on grass and am not sure what to do...

'Unless you can secure it really well, don't consider having an aisle runner. They don't stay where you put them. Your photographer will be taking pictures from the back of the room and one of the most prominent features will be the white aisle runner pulled and stretched this way and that by the procession of Bride and bridesmaids.

Don't use either a cloth or plastic aisle runner outside over grass unless it is backed by plywood or something solid. The women's heels will go through the runner into the sod beneath. Secure it well. Taping or tacking it at both ends will not keep it from being picked up by a breeze. '

cindyandkevin Posted: Jun 26, 2006 02:41 PM

Re: aisle runners?

I used an aisle runner for our outdoor ceremony, but it was over a brick walkway (not grass). They taped it down same as if it was inside and we didn't have any problems. It was a lil windy so it did try to pick up a lil, so the guests seated on the ends just kept one foot on it (actually made for a really cute pic!).

103005FallBride Posted: Jun 26, 2006 02:58 PM

Re: aisle runners?

Posted by cindyandkevin

I used an aisle runner for our outdoor ceremony, but it was over a brick walkway (not grass). They taped it down same as if it was inside and we didn't have any problems. It was a lil windy so it did try to pick up a lil,

Same here.

KandE917 Posted: Jun 26, 2006 04:02 PM

Re: aisle runners?

I was just at a wedding outside on the grass where they had an aisle runner. It did seem to me that the girls in their heals had a VERY difficult time walking on the runner in their heals in the grass. The runner did not move though - it stayed right in place. Here is a picture....