Making A Runner / Aisle
Hello. I`m getting married outside in June by the sea. I`ve decided to make a runner out of some sort of cloth to serve as an aisle. I looked into renting one or buying one but nothing seemed to come in the color I want, a deep raspberry. So I`m wondering if anybody has done this or has any ideas. I`m trying to decide on the type of material to use and the dimensions of the runner. I think I may use a canvas painter`s drop cloth and adjust the size then painting it the exact color I have in mind.
Posted by Liza; updated 03/26/04
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I made mine I used a light blue fabric and painted till death do us part on it with white paint. If your crafty its a wonderful idea.
Posted by cassie; updated 03/28/04
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Cassie-
What type of fabric and paint did you use?
Posted by Carri; updated 03/29/04
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I would recommend the type of fabric used for "dress lining". Its pretty cheap and comes in so many colors. Any fabric store can show you where they keep the "dress lining" fabric. You can also buy special fabric paints, but that can be pricey.
Posted by Trudy; updated 04/01/04
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If you`re having an outdoor wedding, don`t bother with a runner... You`re only inviting a mishap... Winds blow outodoors and no-one at the wedding will comment on your precious raspberry colored runner, unless it was blowing around causing all kinds of havoc during your wedding cerimony.
Posted by Brian; updated 04/05/04
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I was thinking of using this idea too but then I spoke to someone who did this she said it was a total nightmare. The girls shoes got stuff in the runner and the in the picture the runner is all messed up it just look awefull. The bride said she was so concered with the runner she kept looking down and it shows in her picture. Just look at all the options. JMO
Posted by sabrina; updated 04/05/04
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I want to paint on an aisle runner. Are there any sites online that I can buy a cloth runner from? Does anyone know if you can paint on the one`s they sell at Michael`s or AC Moore?
Posted by Antonia; updated 04/09/04
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I too am trying to make a custom aisle runner for my Sept. Wedding. I`m trying to make one either a deep rich burgundy/wine color or a goldish. Painting is turning into a BIG source of stress and I`m thinking of finding a sheer embroidered fabric somewhere and sewing it to the heavy cotton duck fabric I already bought for extra weight so it doens`t move around. I`ve heard runners can become a BIG pain if they`re used in an outdoor wedding but my wedding is indoors. I`d like to exchange ideas with other brides.
Posted by Christie; updated 05/11/04
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I found a canvas hallway dropcloth that measures 4 ft by 15ft. I bought 2 and will paint them w/ raspberry colored semi-gloss oil based paint and lay them end to end for a runner 4 ft by 30 ft. I will use this outside and pin it into the ground with T pins that have the tops painted to match the runner. I think I found the runner at Ace Hardware online, but I just did a search on "hallway drop cloth". I hope that helps.
Posted by Liza; updated 05/11/04
