All About the Aisle

A big question when it comes to decoration is what to do with your aisle. It is one of the biggest parts of the wedding ceremony, and everyone will be watching the Bride taking her first steps towards marriage. Deciding on aisle decoration is not always an easy job because there’s definitely a fine line between spectacular and tacky when it comes to flowers, tulle and big bows tied to chairs or church pews. Whether your wedding is indoors or outdoors, you can make your aisle a major focal point for your guests to enjoy!

Flowering Fancies

Scattering flower petals on the aisle runner is something that’s been done for years, and the idea is still as popular as ever! It’s pretty, it’s romantic, it’s versatile! Toss them randomly for a scattered, whimsical look or place them down in a particular design for a more demure style.

You don't need to use flowers, plants also make amazing decorations, for example, the picture below using simple ferns adds a very natural touch to the room. You can also hire large plants or trees to add an enchanted forest look.

Personalise it!

A new craze that’s really taken off in the last year or so is having an aisle runner personalised with your names and wedding date, monogram or special saying. Personalised aisle runners not only look great at the wedding ceremony, they also make a great keepsake. Keep as is or cut off the personalized portion, frame it and hang it on your wall at home.

The other option which I love, is having an aisle covered in messages from the family and friends, which is lovely to read as you walk back up the aisle as husband and wife.

Vintage Chic

With vintage still being a firm favourite in the wedding world, there are many ways of introducing this to your aisle decor. Sometimes tissue flowers can look a little dated on their own, but pair them with handmade paper roses and classy ribbon and the look is transformed into vintage chic and even a little modern. Another idea I love is using old vinyl records down the floor of each side, so cute!

Outdoors

Of course, not everyone gets hitched inside, and with an outdoors wedding, the options are endless. My favourite outside idea is having a spiral aisle. This is great to allow all the guests to see you as you make your way around to the Groom. You also have the option of candles, or even lanterns. And of course, if you are getting married on the beach, why not have little sandcastles marking the way! The beach also leads to exotic flowers and bright materials. 

Anything else?

You really can use just about anything you want as decoration. Stationary caddies on the back of chairs for guests, small precious stones leading up each side of the aisle, the possibilities are endless. Whatever you choose, just be sure it is something that expresses you and your husband to be, and that you love, as it will be the first place you walk as a married couple!