An Untouched Ceremony Aisle (Day #29)

I'm big on not allowing wedding guests to walk down the ceremony aisle as they enter the venue.  There isn't a steadfast rule about the aisle, I just find it to set the stage for the wedding party and I feel it should be untouched prior to the start of the ceremony.  And that is especially the case should the aisle runner be pre-laid, if there is elaborate decor or candles positioned down the center aisle.

That is why I will rope off or ribbon off the center aisle and have the hostesses and/or ushers to ask guests to use the side aisles for seating.  Then I will remove the "barrier" just a few moments before the start of the ceremony.  Again, this is just my opinion and please know this entire blog post will be mute if their is no center aisle at the ceremony venue :)
 
Until tomorrow...WEDologize!

(Photo credit - www.vsphoto.com)

Right Before You Walk (Day #6)

I love being the last person, outside of the bride's escort, that gets to say a few words before she makes her grand entrance and walks down to aisle.  As a planner, I make sure her train and veil are perfectly placed and that her bouquet is positioned near her navel.  Then once the music starts and has played at least 30 seconds (I must create anticipation) I whisper to her,
"Walk when you are ready. He's waiting on you...".

Until tomorrow...WEDologize!

(photo credit - Rush Photography and Videography)

Ceremony Decor Uses at the Reception

The ceremony aisle is the pathway that leads to your "I Do's".  I feel that adding some type of decor to the aisle is important, but also depends on the budget and venue policy.  But I'm always conscious about using whatever decor you bring to the wedding ceremony at the reception in some format.  There is no need for money to go to waste.

Check out these simple ceremony decor ideas below and how they can be used during the reception:

Small cluster of roses tied with a bright ribbon attached to the ceremony chairs.
These roses can easily be placed in a small vase of water for cocktail table decor.

Pew clips of beautiful ivory roses can double as
decor around the cake table during the reception

Pomanders hanging from the ceremony chairs can become
the backdrop to a dessert table during the reception

Vintage lanterns placed down the ceremony aisle
can be added to the reception guest table centerpieces

Chair bouquets of calla lilies and orchids can be added to the
back of the chairs at the reception head table or sweetheart table

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits - Ven Sherrod Photography; Rush Photography and Videography Productions)

...I Found It, You Pin It...Friday

Now you talk about adding a monogram to your wedding!  Go BIG or go home is the idea behind these gorgeous trimmed shrubs symbolizing this couples union.  What a unique...heck AWESOME idea!  WOW Factor indeed!

 
Until next time...PIN IT and WEDologize!

(photo credit - Martha Stewart Weddings)

Not Your Standard Ceremony Aisle

When marrying in the church, typically you have a center aisle in which the entire wedding party will walk down in addition to all of your wedding guests.  But should you decide to host your ceremony in a non-traditional location, take a peek at some of the fabulous ways to create the aisle for your grand entrance:

The ceremony aisle in the round so that there isn't a bad seat in the house!

Use patterned lighting to create an aisle "runner".

Use a thick layer of rose petals to create a carpet down the center aisle.

Omit the traditional seating and create a curved wedding aisle.

Until next time...WEDologize!

(photo credits:  In the round -  Landlock Bride | http://www.jaclynmariephoto.com; Lighting - Fantasy Sound; Petal carpet - Style Me Pretty; Curved aisle - Wedding Obsession)