why do some ceremony sites not allow aisle runner?

Kara and Todd Posted: Jan 10, 2007 02:47 PM

why do some ceremony sites not allow aisle runner?

My church allows them, so it's not an issue for me, but what is the reasoning behind the 'no aisle runner' policy at some churches / RHs?

ant n tilde Posted: Jan 10, 2007 02:56 PM

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believe it or not a lot of people trip on them! its an insurance thing

i personally almost fell on my face bc of an aisle runner lol when i was in a wedding!

i dont know if i am having one yet though -

MJDoc12 Posted: Jan 10, 2007 02:57 PM

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Posted by ant n tilde

believe it or not a lot of people trip on them! its an insurance thing

i personally almost fell on my face bc of an aisle runner lol when i was in a wedding!

i dont know if i am having one yet though -

yup that's the same reason i heard. most runners don't have the double sided tape or grips on the bottom, and therefore it's easier to slip on them...and halls / churches are afraid of a lawsuit.

Pinkiegirll07 Posted: Jan 10, 2007 03:05 PM

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Posted by MJDoc12

Posted by ant n tilde

believe it or not a lot of people trip on them! its an insurance thing

i personally almost fell on my face bc of an aisle runner lol when i was in a wedding!

i dont know if i am having one yet though -

yup that's the same reason i heard. most runners don't have the double sided tape or grips on the bottom, and therefore it's easier to slip on them...and halls / churches are afraid of a lawsuit.

Alot of churchs and halls won't let you throw rose petals or anything like that down the aisle either because they're afraid to get sued!!

SoontobeMrsH Posted: Jan 10, 2007 03:43 PM

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Posted by ant n tilde

believe it or not a lot of people trip on them! its an insurance thing

i personally almost fell on my face bc of an aisle runner lol when i was in a wedding!

i dont know if i am having one yet though -

agreeded

Kara and Todd Posted: Jan 10, 2007 03:52 PM

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Ah figured it was the fault of us lawyers...

SReidy Posted: Jan 10, 2007 03:56 PM

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Posted by perfectpair

Posted by ant n tilde

believe it or not a lot of people trip on them! its an insurance thing

i personally almost fell on my face bc of an aisle runner lol when i was in a wedding!

i dont know if i am having one yet though -

agreeded

Me too- we didn't have one when we got married for that reason.

nifheim Posted: Jan 10, 2007 05:43 PM

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I have been to a wedding that the guest completely fell down the stairs that was leading up to the gazebo where they were getitng married. It kinda makes me wonder if i should have one or not.

Hannah38 Posted: Jan 10, 2007 05:54 PM

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No aisle runner recommended at Riviera. I am guessing that aisle runner can be quite slippery on wooden floor??

BubbasBride Posted: Jan 10, 2007 05:56 PM

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This breaks my heart because I saw some beautiful personalized ones and this is something I wanted to do. My church gave the big fat no way, as they were sued for someone falling on their way out of the church after a wedding.

AeroJenn Posted: Jan 10, 2007 09:24 PM

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Posted by Kara and Todd

My church allows them, so it's not an issue for me, but what is the reasoning behind the 'no aisle runner' policy at some churches / RHs?

Fire hazard actually. Our church had a thing about that -- if there is a fire, someone can possibly trip on it. Do I think this is rediculous? Yes -- what are the odds of someone tripping on an aisle runner during a fire?...but whatever.

MrsBrags7706 Posted: Jan 10, 2007 09:42 PM

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SAame thing w. rose pedals, you can trip on them.
I had a runner at the church, tho.
And I threw rose pedals anyway even though the deacon yelled at us!

PegaLega Posted: Jan 10, 2007 11:09 PM

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they consider it a safety issue

natseven Posted: Jan 11, 2007 09:45 AM

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my church said they got new floors and to avoid sipping they do not allow them.

ali120206 Posted: Jan 11, 2007 10:34 AM

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Posted by AeroJenn

Posted by Kara and Todd

My church allows them, so it's not an issue for me, but what is the reasoning behind the 'no aisle runner' policy at some churches / RHs?

Fire hazard actually. Our church had a thing about that -- if there is a fire, someone can possibly trip on it. Do I think this is rediculous? Yes -- what are the odds of someone tripping on an aisle runner during a fire?...but whatever.

That was the reasoning my church had as well. It was put in the booklet they gave us when we picked our day.

I looked at it as one less thing to worry about having to get or make!