Aisle Runner?

jma1983

When does it go down? Does it go down before or after the bridesmaids? We were going to put it down the night before when we decorate the church because we were going to have rose petals all around it since I won't be having a flower girl. But, I'm seeing everyone say that it needs to go down after the bridesmaids...thoughts? And, if it goes down after the bridesmaids....then who will put it down? My groomsmen will all be up in front...I will have 2 male ushers though...would they be putting it down? HELP!

berrytr

Traditionally, it goes down after the bridesmaids/MOH.  The ushers would place it.  However, you do not have to go with tradition.  You can gave it placed in advance.  Please be aware that it would mean informing the usher to seat everyone from the side aisles so that guests don't ruin it.  Then, you could have a flower girl toss rose petals to mark your entrance.  I hope this helps.

trix1223

In the church in which I work, if one is used at all, it is typically pulled after the moms are seated.  Once it's pulled, the WP and bride come down the aisle.  But I have to say, it's been ages since I've seen an aisle runner used in a ceremony.Oh-and our church doesn't allow rose petals.  The real ones stain the carpet, and the fake ones are a huge PITA for our sexton (custodian) to have to clean up.

Catwoman708

The idea is for it to go down after the BMs, but before the FG and bride. After the MOH, have the ushers unroll it towards the front/altar. If the ushers are also groomsmen, they would then take their places at the altar with the rest of the GMs and groom. Then the FG and bride walk down the aisle on the runner, and petals (if they are even allowed). But, this presents some logistical problems. The aisle runners rarely lay flat, and have to be taped down. The roll it came on is just sitting there, waiting to trip someone. So if you do it right before the bride proceeds down the aisle, there is not time to fix any problems with it. OR, you can place the aisle runner before the ceremony, and "rope off" the aisle seats with ropes or tulle or ribbons. Then guests have to be seated from the outside aisles. Guests will still try to walk on the runner, and might get it dirty. If you want the mothers walked to their seats, sometimes the ribbon/garlands get in the way. It's just awkward. This is why I hate aisle runners, and think they are just a waste of time and money and a royal pita. Some venues/churches don't even allow them because they are a tripping hazard. But, if you have your heart set on it, and it makes you feel special, you should be able to have one without having to worry over it. Put it down when it's convenient, and don't worry about it.

danieliza1127

We had ours down before the ceremony began.  We had the aisle blocked with two small columns with flowers on them and fabric draped between the columns to block the aisle.  Our guests were seated from the side aisles.  Right before the ceremony began, the fabric was removed and the processional started.  Pics in married bio.

excite

If the BM and GM are walking down together, ushers will pull it(show them how!!) right before.  If the girls are walking mid way to meet the guys, pull it right before them.  It get pined in place pre-ceremony, but I'll tell you it's more a pain in the tush than it's worth.  Unless you pin it all the way down, it gets messy as feet walk on it.  I am a wedding photographer/future bride, and I have seen it happen a lot where it gets bunched up and people trip over it. 

tazman75

I am going to have mine put down for the whole wedding party to walk down on then I will make my entrace in. but it is how ever you want to do it. ussally the ushers put it down before the wedding party sarts down the asile,