Aisle Runners (Did You Know)

Hey girls. I'm working on my ceremony (this book I got is FABULOUS) and it is so helpful.

Anyway, did you know that in ancient times, evil spirits were believed to lurk beneath the floorboards of the church. The aisle runner (a roll of white fabric) was believed to protect the couple from those spirits. It also symbolizes the Bride's purity ( )

I just thought that was interesting and wanted to share!!

Do you know that I searched forever to find why they did an isle runner. All I could find was the purity crap this makes me feel better thank you!

i am using it to symbolize my purity

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Posted by Espo22

i am using it to symbolize my purity

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Mine as well!!

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Posted by truelove5803

Do you know that I searched forever to find why they did an isle runner. All I could find was the purity crap this makes me feel better thank you!

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Glad I could help

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Posted by SparkyandAng

Thanks Danielle, that is pretty interesting. I of course had no idea where the tradition came from, just wanted to use it b/c it looks pretty.

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HAHA!! me too!

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Posted by yelley77

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Posted by Espo22

i am using it to symbolize my purity

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Mine as well!!

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good to see im not the only one

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by yelley77

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Posted by Espo22

i am using it to symbolize my purity

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Mine as well!!

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good to see im not the only one

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It's been TEN years since purity, lol

That's very interesting info~ hope my feet don't start to burn when I walk on it

HAHA. You know I never even thought o ask..lol

let me see what else, .. interesting..lol (I am soo vulnerable) you guys better protect me

'History of the Aisle Runner
The history of the wedding aisle runner includes both practical and spiritual accounts. In the days of muddy streets, the wedding guests would track dirt and mud into the church. Not wanting to walk through the grime, an aisle runner was laid to protect the bride’s dress. After all the guests were seated, an usher would unroll the aisle runner to give her a clean path to the alter.

It is also said that in ancient times, it was believed that evil spirits lurked beneath the earth’s surface. The bride, considered to be pure, was therefore particularly vulnerable to these spirits. Fearing the spirits would rise up through the floorboards of the church, an aisle runner was laid for her to walk on to protect her from those spirits and preserve her purity.

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Posted by yelley77

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Posted by Espo22

i am using it to symbolize my purity

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Mine as well!!

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we are lesbian lovers we are NOT pure

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Posted by cbcf

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Posted by yelley77

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Posted by Espo22

i am using it to symbolize my purity

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Mine as well!!

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we are lesbian lovers we are NOT pure

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LMAO. I DID stick my hand in between your legs for that picture

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Posted by yelley77

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Posted by cbcf

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Posted by yelley77

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Posted by Espo22

i am using it to symbolize my purity

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Mine as well!!

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we are lesbian lovers we are NOT pure

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LMAO. I DID stick my hand in between your legs for that picture

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you did