Pros and Cons of the Aisle Runner ... Have One or Not?

Why the aisle runner you ask? Brides first starting using aisle runners when roads were unpaved and guests would arrive and promptly track dirt, mud and anything else they could bring in from from the streets. A clean white runner was laid down so the bride's dress would not drag through the mud. In medieval times, runners were placed on the aisle to keep evil spirits from coming up through the ground to attack the bride and groom. Today, it is simply a wedding tradition that has carried on. An aisle runner does add a touch of elegance to your ceremony; and it still ensures that your dress stays clean on your walk down the aisle! But there are Pro's and Cons:

The Pros:

• They add to the elegance of the ceremony site both in decor, and the tradition of the Usher's rolling the runner out
• Runners can incorporate your colors into the ceremony space
• They can help give your guests the message that they should “stay off” the aisle

With a Runner:

• Have your monogram or names placed on the beginning of the runner

• Use a fancy or funky fabric for a unique touch
  
  
  

  

Personalized Aisle Runner - $ 155.90

This personalized white aisle runner is printed with your first names, last name and last name initial in your choice of ink color. Please specify first names, last name, last name initial and ink color. The runner is made of sturdy plastic and measures 36" x 100'. Please allow two additional weeks. Aisle runner will ship separately from the rest of your order. Price is per personalized aisle runner.



Personalized Aisle Runner

Exclusive to Beau-coup, these personalized aisle runners can be customized with a monogram or the couple's names. They're elegant yet affordable and will certainly add a personal touch to the ... more info.

Wedding Aisle Runner - Matte

Add an extra pecial touch to your wedding ceremony by using these elegant fabric wedding aisle runners. It comes in 10 beautiful colors and patterns. A wedding essential for every bride!

Cons:

• They are an additional cost and perhaps unnecessary for brides trying to pinch pennies
• Unless tacked to the ground in many places, they will shift and fold as you walk
• If laid on carpet, it's for sure the carpet will "walk" with the bride. Probably best not to
  use a runner on a carpeted floor
• If your venue is a small room, don't use one .. it will crowd the area
• If a light color and you allow guests to walk on it pre-ceremony, you’ll see footprints all along your walk down the aisle; therefore, make sure the ushers roll it out right before
  you (the bride) walk down the aisle

What if I Don't Use Runner:

• Place decorations along the pews or rows of chairs to dress up the space
• Place arrangements on the floor along the sides of the aisle for a aisle-runner feel minus the actual runner
• Try focusing your decorating attention above the aisle instead of the floor - create a canopy of sorts to walk under

White House Black Market ... Affordable and Classy Clothing

Very Cool Store. Having a black and white wedding? You can find some very unique and affordable (classy) desses for the mother of the bride and the wedding party.

The prices are fantastic. Here are two items for my wish list!

Silk Zebra Scarf breath of ultra lightsilk in our exotic zig zag zebra print addsverve to black and white ensembles oraccessories. 40"x40".100% Silk. Imported.

Supple Crop Shrug

As Seen on NBC's Today Show!

Luxe stretch silk slips on over tanks or tubetops when the night gets chilly. Imported. 77%Silk, 21% Nylon, 2% Spandex. Hand wash.

Wedding Gift Suggestions

If your friends are looking for a few solid wedding gift ideas for you, and you don't have a registry to work off of or need anything in particular, here are some suggestions for gifts:

• Money – Cash gifts may seem impersonal to some, but for couples that are not registered the gift of cash can be put towards anything they’d like whether it’s a down payment on a vehicle, a house or just fun splurge money for their honeymoon vacation – it’s a gift that let’s them get what they want.
• Reservations – You may not think this is such a big deal, but covering their expenses for a night in a luxurious honeymoon suite before they continue on to their honeymoon can be a real kick for many newlyweds. They can savor the room service, the Jacuzzi tubs and the opulent privacy that every newlywed couple deserves
• Gift Certificates – Whether you give them a gift certificate to a wonderful place at their honeymoon destination or to favored restaurants at home; gift certificates are great wedding gift ideas because it allows them to enjoy fine food and a romantic dinner
• Bottle of Wine or Champagne – This is a good wedding gift idea for the right couple. Give them a bottle of wine or champagne with a note to not be opened until their 1st wedding anniversary.
• A donation in the couples name.

Wax on Wax Off - Our Newsletter is Out

The latest edition of Laptop Bride's newlsetter is out. This newsletter focuses on using Candles as your focal table centerpiece. Click on "Wax on Wax Off - Wedding Candle Table
Centerpices."

As always, thanks for looking at our site, and please remember to add us to your address list to ensure you recieve the newsletter.

Winter Wedding Theme?

Winter Wedding? Then you probably want a blue white theme and perhaps some snow or cold related favors and decor. Here are some adorably unique items from My Wedding Favors to help set the mood and table:

Miniature Wedding Snow Globe Favors (Set of 6)
These new Signature Snow Globes are an adorable addition to any
winter wedding or event! It is a time honored tradition to collect these beautiful globes for cherished memories of people places and events. Handcrafted the Mr. and Mrs. Snowman will be enjoyed by all both young and old. These vintage globes are sold in sets of six (6). Please enter the number os sets below. Each snowglobe measures 2"" in width and 2 1/2"" in height.

Mini Felt Winter Mittens (Set of 6)
These mini felt winter mittens are hand stiched in blue with a tiny
silver ""jingle bell"". Measures 2 3/8"" x 3"" H. Set of 6 includes 3 left hand and 3 right hand mittens.

Designer Winter Wonderland Place Cards (Set of 20)
A beautiful addition to a beautiful winter wedding or holiday event! These romantic place cards are white on one side with silver snowflakes and blue on the other with white snowflakes. The 3"" x 6"" place cards are shipped flat and can be folded for a classic tent style! This is the final touch of elegance for your winter celebration! Place cards are sold in sets of 20.

Snowflake Winter Wonder Guest Book and Pen Set

Every detail on this snowflake guest book and pen set is a
beautiful reflection of the wonders of winter. From the touchable embossed velvet to the exclusive snowflake that features a glacier blue square cut stone, this set is truly one of a kind. The guest book accomodates 530 names and measures 9 1/2"" x 6 1/2"".

Red Rose Flower and Seating Card Makes a Great Table Decoration

Looking for a great table setting? These wooden roses are beautiful, pair them up with the seating cards below - and you have a fabulous matching (and inexpensive) table decoration.

Handcrafted Wooden Rose
A rose to last forever. As delicate as the real thing this elegant rose favor is actually handcarved in wood. Imagine your guests' delight when they pick up these lightweight lovely favors and realize they are a keepsake to last. An intricate unusual keepsake unlike anything else they've seen at other weddings. Each handcrafted rose arrives in a sleek sleeve bag with a sprig of baby's breath. Shown in candy apple red. These items are custom made and handcrafted therefore there is a minimum order of 24 (must be 24 of the same color). Each rose measures aproximately 13. Choose from Candy Apple Red, Sour Apple Green, Victorian White, Lemon Drop, Cotton Candy Pink, Mystic Mauve, Romance Red or Peachy Peach.

Seating Card with Personalized Ribbon

What a great way to dress up these place cards by adding a touch of elegance and color with these personalized double faced satin ribbons. Each heavy folded card stock comes printed and pre-punched with holes to weave the ribbon through. Sold as a kit with each kit including the card and personalized ribbon. Due to the personalization there is a minimum order requirment of 25. Please choose from ivory or white card stock ribbon color and enter names and date below.

Eco Friendly aka / Green Wedding Centerpieces or Party Table Centerpieces

Looking for a way to decorate your wedding reception or next party ... and also give to charity? I've got the perfect place for you to visit. Organic Bouquet. Organic Bouquet was formed in January 2001 with the goal to establish the national market for organic flowers. They have accomplished this by encouraging both small and large flower growers to initiate organic production while creating widespread trade and consumer awareness of the need for organic flowers. Their ultimate goal is to protect the environment and improve farm worker safety by eliminating millions of pounds of toxic pesticides from agricultural usage.

Organic Bouquet has quickly become the market leader in organic flowers and is recognized in the trade as having established the natural products industry's newest category--organic floral. Their flowers are available online and in some of your favorite natural food stores, including Whole Foods Markets nationwide. Here are a few samples: Roses where a portion is donated to the Red Cross; but they have flowers that go to other charities as well, including: Peace, Children, Snow Tigers, other wildlife to name just a few. This company is really worth checking out.

American Red Cross Freedom Roses

Organic Bouquet is honored to offer these rare and elegant red roses to support the mission of the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The Red Cross also offers CPR classes and certificates, and blood donation drives. The organization is led by volunteers and is celebrating its 125th anniversary this May, 2006.

Flowering Tea Gift Set This gorgeous Numi gourmet tea set turns the art of making tea into tea art. Flowering teas are handpicked, organically grown premium white, green and black tea leaves that are hand sewn with cotton thread by Chinese artisans into rosettes or tiny bundles. This makes a great centerpiece --- Very pretty.

Double Shell Save the Date Cards Make a Nice Announcement

Double Shells Photo Holder Save the Date Card - $ 125.00
Make your save the date more personal when you include a photo of you and your fiancé. Give the details of your upcoming wedding on the left while a 3" x 2 1/2" photo fits into the die-cut slits on the right. 4" x 3 1/2"

Peace Love and Happiness

Back to the Biker Wedding; or if you are looking for classy clothing for your honeymoon.... This adorable white Corset Shirt is perfect for either ... and I love the Peace Sign Necklace ....

Mariana's Peace Sign Love & Happiness CZ Necklace

Corset Top Plus

Instead of the "Guestbook" try these great items!

Instead of the Guestbook try these great ideas: Bride and Groom Plates, Signature Frame, Signature Vase (My favorite : )) These are a great alternative to the book and, make a great heirloom and reusable household item!

Bride and Groom Platter - $ 50.00

From: My Wedding Favors

Engraved Silver Signature Frame - $ 45.00

From: My Wedding Favors

Signature Vase - $ 39.00

From: My Wedding Favors

10" White Ceramic Square Guest Plate - $ 37.89

From: My Wedding Favors

Irish Cake Tops & Chocolates for Your Irish Themed Wedding

Irish Themed Cake Toppers

Toppers featuring traditional symbols bring the luck of the Irish to your Big Day.

Irish Trinity Knot Cake Topper

Available for $32.75 each.

Celtic Claddagh Cake Topper

Available for $33.00 each.

Charmingly Chocolate Irish Favors

Irish Shamrocks Vest and Bow Tie for Your Irish Themed Wedding

Irish Shamrocks Vest and Bow Tie Set

Whether worn to celebrate your Irish wedding, or just a great addition to your St. Paddy's Day garb, this black vest filled with sparkly green shamrocks will celebrate your heritage with pizazz. Each set includes vest with patterned front and solid black back, and matching patterned tie.

Shamrock Cufflink and Stud Set $75.00 per set

These gold tone shamrocks are inset with bright emerald enamel to make your look pop. Wear the complete set on special occasions with your formal shirt, and just the cufflinks with an everyday shirt. Each set includes two standard cufflinks for a French cuff shirt, and four button studs.

Whether worn to celebrate your Irish wedding, or just a great addition to your St. Paddy's Day garb, this black vest filled with sparkly green shamrocks will celebrate your heritage with pizazz.

Viddia.com -- Stream Your Wedding Videos Online!

Viddia.com is now enabling couples to stream their wedding videos online in order to share them with friends and family. The service allows couples to share footage most attendees didn’t get to see, such as the arrival and preparations of the
wedding party and can also allow guests that couldn’t be there in person to experience the event.

Using the service is easy and is usually ccomplished by having the videographer drop a copy of the finished wedding DVD in the mail. The bride and
groom are then given a password protected website for viewing their wedding video. They also have the ability to send out email invitations to friends and family that link directly to their video viewing site. Viewers don’t necessarily have to watch the whole video, either. Each video gets divided up into chapters like the ceremony, the reception, etc. So if you want to skip right to see yourself dancing or to see the best mans’ toast it’s very easy to do! Additionally, viewers can purchase extra copies of the DVD directly from the Viddia website.

Visit Viddia.com today. You may be eligible to use the service for free!