White Aisle

A little known historical tidbit...did you know that the white aisle runner that is traditionally used in weddings has no symbolic significance? Aisle runners were used in churches years ago to shield a bride's dress from dirt floors. Over time, the utilitarian use of the carpet was lost and was replaced with a white runner.

In the past decade, however, the white aisle runner has begun to go out of vogue. About one half of brides no longer us them. Some even ask: "What's that white runner used for?"

The answer: "To keep your dress from getting dirty against the dirt floor" doesn't seem like a good response.