Aisle Runner Woes

And what do people use to even secure the runner to concrete? A rock?? Ugh. I don’t know anything anymore lol.

Your ceremony site floor looks pretty smooth, I would think your dress will be ok & that aisle runner is not a must.
Our ceremony will be outside in a rooftop garden, so we will have aisle runner. We won’t be putting any candles or arrangements on the aisle because I think it’s impractical & risky, as you mentioned. As long as there is enough space between aisle runner & the chairs guests should be ok & not stepping on the aisle runner. Another option is to put little rope in front of the aisle runner while guests are being seated so that they know to go around. This of course depends on your ceremony setup.

There’s beautiful ways to decorate the aisle some people add flowers to every other chair, others add signs to every other chair. If you decide to add the candles just make sure you have enough space between the chairs so you don’t knock anything down. To stop guests from tearing the runner you can add tulle on the inner chairs (where the aisle would be) that way they go around the chairs and don’t mess up the runner. And when looking at runners you should try to get a sturdy thick one so you don’t worry about people ruining it and if it’s thick and heavy you most likely don’t have to secure it to anything.

What about something like this? Have your bridal party walk down without the runner then before you come down, an assigned usher pulls the runner out for you. I guess that would interfere with the flower girl though so maybe have it pulled down for her and then you? It's an idea.

I’ve knky ever seen aisle runners cause problems and I’ve never seen them look good. I think your dress will be fine. As others have said, if you’re too worried, keep your decor to the chairs. My mil knocked over a ton of candles at our wedding and it was hilarious, but they were led

View Quoted Comment Yes I’ll defini have to research a thicker runner. The tulle is a good idea. Easy to do. I’m soooo nervous about the candles. I love the look.. but uhhhh idk 😂. I’ll do some more research on my true train versus the space we make for the aisle if I go that route. Thanks for the suggestions!

View Quoted Comment Oh gosh! Lol. Yeah I’m thinking the candles are a little too risky... I’m already clumsy 😂.

View Quoted Comment This is the part I’ve seen get awkward at weddings. So I was unsure if I wanted to go that route. But I may have to!

View Quoted Comment Hmm the rope idea may be good! I would have to figure that out with our decor somehow.

View Quoted Comment My exact thoughts, what do they use!? Lol a runner seems like such a good touch but something I’d find myself tripping Over also.

Aisle runners are cheap, but very thin fabric, and over concrete theyskid and easily tear with high heels, or if you get a narrow one and a pair of people side by side, each walking near the edge of a 4 footer, they "creep" then wrinkles really are easy to stumble on. If you use anything, rent a 6ft wide carpet runner. Made of thin carpet, like what is used on staircases, or high traffic hallways, over an expensive carpet you do not want to get excessive wear, they are heavier and thicker. More expensive. A 24 hour rental for my niece's wedding for 6ft wide 50 foot long last summer was $160 in N NH. Then her brother married in Los Angeles, same thing, $200. Rural, less pricey than higher price real estate area. Usually they include a delivery no fee very close and delivery person will unroll and let you inspect it. They charge more for upstairs or transportation any long distance, but your location looks pretty accessible to a roadway. 6" width the best when the actual aisle is wide enough, like yours. Spread a train, or pose 2 people side by side, dress will not drag over the edges and catch.

View Quoted Comment Hmm! I’ll have to look into that here in Charlotte! I don’t think I’ve come across a aisle runner rental yet. Maybe my best option to avoid everything you mentioned. Thanks so much!

View Quoted Comment Right! Is it worth the risk?? Mmm.. idk. I’m clumsy.. I don’t trust myself haha!

I purchased my aisle runner from JoAnne's fabric. I think it will be ok

Did you buy fabric to use as an aisle runner? Or an actual aisle runner?

What about rolling out the aisle runner after guests are seated, OR "roping" off the aisle and having guests get to their seats by using/ walking on the outer part of the chairs/venue?