By Vennette Lailani Seprado
One of the most significant moments of a wedding ceremony (and perhaps the most dramatic scene) is when a bride reveals herself by making a grand entrance to walk down the aisle. A bride’s wedding march is the most photographed event of a wedding ceremony, so it’s no surprise that there are a lot of creative ideas out there to make sure the bride’s trip towards her new life as a wife is picture-perfect.
Often, a strip of carpet or a lawn decorated by flowers or candles are some the easiest ways to dress up an aisle and create a beautiful pathway. Wedding aisle décor, just like all the major elements of the wedding styling, should reflect the couple’s personality. Whether you’re getting married in a quaint chapel or a grand cathedral, the key is to complement your wedding aisle décor to your setting, not take away from it.
Here are some of the unique ideas WE gathered to spruce up your wedding aisle décor:
To Infinity and Beyond
Reflective surfaces such mirrors give the illusion of more space. In an intimate setting, it makes the venue appear a lot bigger. In an outdoor setting, mirrored aisles blur the lines between the ground and the sky, adding visual interest and taking full advantage of the expansive surroundings.
Pretty Petals
Scattering flower petals on the ground is a great way to add some femininity and romance to any event. However, this classic style has become a bit commonplace. So try arranging petals into patterns mimicking carpet prints to give a twist to this classic style.
Magic Carpet
Layers of different carpets in various shapes, sizes and patterns are perfect for bohemian or beach-themed weddings. It adds warmth to any venue and gives off a vibe of faraway exotic lands.
Into The Woods
An enchanted woodlands-themed wedding would look too contrived if the design elements are too perfectly positioned. Leave the pretty flowers to the sides and add an authentic touch with dried leaves to form the wedding aisle.
A Personalized Touch
If embellishments aren’t your thing, then go for a custom hand-painted wooden aisle with overhanging chandeliers leading up to the altar. The painted details could be a monogram or your initials, a chosen symbol or even a small part of your lace dress.
Tiled
What could be more visual than an arrangement of vibrantly colored tiles? Take your guests to Portugal or to Morocco with these square works of art.
Shifting Imagery
Make technology work for you by having a unique wedding aisle that changes images in keeping with your wedding theme. Channel your inner Crazy Rich Asian with a water flooded aisle without actually getting wet.
Digitally Yours
Standard aisle runners usually come in white so as not to clash with the surrounding wedding décor. If this isn’t your cup of tea, try a digitally-printed aisle runner. Much like your wedding invitations, have free reign on color and design choices.
