9.01.2011

Trend Alert: Customizing YOUR Yellow Brick Road

HAPPY SEPTEMBER, KIDDOS :)
If you`re anything like me, you`re still trying to figure out where exactly summer went, but I hope each of you made your summer count.

We are well into the heat of wedding season, and I have noticed an increasingly large trend in wedding ceremonies that I wanted to share with you --

M0DERN AiSLE RUNNER TWiSTS!

*RUNNER TIPS*

Before taking a peek, there are a few important things to be mindful of when considering using an aisle runner for your special day:

Not all venues even allow runners
So ask far enough in advance so you are perfectly clear!

If the venue DOES allow runners
Be mindful of the flooring surface the runner will be placed on. Beware of tile or polished floors, and bring a sample piece of your runner with you to one of your venue consultations to make sure you are comfortable. It`s going to be the most important walk of your life where ALL eyes are on you -- let`s make sure your wedding is memorable for the right reasons, not for you slipping down the aisle in your pretty dress!

If you will be using flower petals
Make sure your venue is comfortable with this preference, and ask in advance who will be responsible for cleaning the petals up! Why get charged a cleaning fee unnecessarily?

If you will be using candles
Make sure you have discussed it with your venue and thoroughly reviewed their fire codes/safety guidelines. We don`t need, you, your dress, your aisle, or your guests going up in flames!

Now for the fun stuff ...

You could have this:

^^ THE TRADITIONAL AISLE RUNNER
-- With either a delicate paisley/floral/lace/damask pattern or plain with no pattern at all.

_ OR _

You could have these :)

^^ Monograms
-- Such a classy way to make a bold statement. You could either pay to get this printed, or easily do it yourself with a template and a paintbrush! Also, consider accenting your monogram with one of your wedding colors!

^^ Monogrammed aisle runner and petal combination
-- Real petals are more expensive but harder to clean up than false ones, and could actually stain. Beware if using real petals in your venue, especially if it is carpeted!

^^ An aisle runner covered in patterns/textures

^^ Decorative flower petal designs
-- GREAT OPTION for outdoor venues!

^^ Simplistic solid-color aisle runner adorned with complimentary candles

^^ Aisle runner flanked with flower petals and illuminated floral arrangements
-- SO ROMANTIC and great for an evening wedding or a darker venue, indoors or outdoors

^^ 2 Runners
-- 1 large solid color runner with a more narrow traditional aisle runner laid down the middle and flanked with floral designs and petals



Love and hugs until September 15th, and as always -- stay fabulous.



1 comment:

  1. Thank you so much, Aiste :) and thank you for subscribing! I look forward to hearing more of your feedback <3

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