Aisle Runner

drama1308

I know there is a significance of the aisle runner for Christian ceremonies(signifies that you are walking on holy ground) (FI and I are both Christians and having ceremony at our church), but I really would prefer not to have an aisle runner. I don't feel I need to walk on a white piece of paper down the aisle.

Do I need to have an aisle runner, or is it simply a tradition with symbolism? Will the guests think something is missing?

katanne9

I don't think anyone will notice anything is missing. We're not having an aisle runner either. I don't really like them. If you don't like them either I would just skip it. The ground will be just as holy. : )

Calumet

My mom is a pastor, and she tells every couple to avoid the aisle runner.

Apparently it's a nightmare of sorts to execute. She would know, having performed more weddings than most people will ever go to.

Anyhow, my point is she's a pastor and sees no need for it.

iamjoesgurl

We didn't do one because it was an unnecessary added expense.  Nobody mentioned anything about the fact that it was missing.

iamjoesgurl

And I meant to say that I have never heard of the significance of the aisle runner as a symbol of walking on holy ground.  I always thought it was just there to keep the white dress clean after everyone else has walked up the aisle.

Jeffie86

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_christian-weddings_aisle-runner?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:464687ae-7bc1-4360-9aea-999e11f1e1adDiscussion:e25c0d42-326d-4218-8f74-100016e11b8aPost:9f0c95aa-a62e-447a-96bd-6167f71f09b4">Re: Aisle Runner</a>:
[QUOTE]And I meant to say that I have never heard of the significance of the aisle runner as a symbol of walking on holy ground.  I always thought it was just there to keep the white dress clean after everyone else has walked up the aisle.
Posted by iamjoesgurl[/QUOTE]

Same here.  We didn't have an aisle runner.  No one even asked if I was going to.

katanne9

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_christian-weddings_aisle-runner?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:464687ae-7bc1-4360-9aea-999e11f1e1adDiscussion:e25c0d42-326d-4218-8f74-100016e11b8aPost:9f0c95aa-a62e-447a-96bd-6167f71f09b4">Re: Aisle Runner</a>:
[QUOTE]And I meant to say that I have never heard of the significance of the aisle runner as a symbol of walking on holy ground.  I always thought it was just there to keep the white dress clean after everyone else has walked up the aisle.
Posted by iamjoesgurl[/QUOTE]


Ditto.

kkidd28

OOh -  Oooh -  I know the answer!  I guess it's time for me to go back to posting wedding tradition meanings!  Sorry guys - I've been slacking!

mrsblakemore

You just taught me something new, I didn't know an aisle runner had a "real" meaning. I thought it was just rolling out a red/white/ivory "carpet". Interesting. I digress, although that is great symbolism and reasoning I do not think an aisle runner will make your wedding any more or less meaningful, holy, and special. Personally, I'm not doing communion at my wedding. Not because it's not important, but simply because I don't want to. I believe the Lord is more focused on our hearts, not the bells and whistles of the ceremony.

Rhoyal_1

I never heard the aisle runner being symbolic for holy ground, I also though it was about "rolling out the red carpet" stuff.  Anywho, I think it is an added (unnecessary) expense.  No one will miss it or notice it...even if you have a huge monogram placed smack down in the center!  LOL