How is an aisle runner unrolled?
An aisle runner used during a wedding ceremony by marking the aisle the bridal party, and specifically the bride, will walk down. It is a decorative element, often white, made of either paper, plastic or cloth.Before the Wedding CeremonyWhen used as a decorative element, the runner is unrolled before the ceremony, and the aisle containing the runner is roped off, preventing guests from walking on it.Before the Ceremony AlternativeSeating that is closest to the runner is roped off on the aisle side, allowing for guests to only enter and exit in one direction–opposite the runner.During the CeremonyWhen used to add a dramatic element to the wedding, the aisle runner is unfurled after the majority of the wedding party is in place and before the bride begins her walk. Ushers unroll the runner using the rope attached to the center of the inner roll. They proceed slowly down the aisle until moving the remaining unrolled runner out of the bride’s path.FeaturesThe runner’s material is wound ar