When trying to save money these days and still pull off a reception that looks as if you put out a lot of time and money to make this day the best ever!!!!

1. Find a venue that has a beautiful walk in space that is not included in the price of the space being used.

2. A venue that has more to it then the plain white 4 walls can lesson the decorations needed to fill the place to make it look fabulous.

3. The new trendy venues such as Mosaic Space, offers a dynamic design that can be worked with for less and leave your guest with the feeling of wow!

4. Remember WOW is always a good word for your guest 1st impression.

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Hi, I am Cynthia Grady the Operations manager of the Mosaic Space and holding wonderful events is my gift and passion.  Look on my blog at mosaicspace.com for more helpful hints that will make your event FABULOUS!!!!

Gone are the days when our streets were made of dirt, and aisle runners were used to protect the bride’s path down the aisle from the dirt and mud her guests would track down the aisle before she arrived. The use of a white aisle runner was symbolic to walking on holy ground.

Today, brides and grooms want the accents of their wedding to stand out and be as unique as they are. Elegance and style are of utmost importance. Today’s trends are to embellish on “the symbolic and the traditional”.

The first time a groom sees his bride in her beautiful dress and veil, walking down the aisle, is still considered one of the most important moments of the wedding day. So, now brides choose runners that suit this momentous occasion!! Modern weddings are using hand-painted runners that can set the mood and create a look of complete elegance. They complete a theme, and create quite a photo opportunity as well.

Brides are choosing colored and hand painted runners. Painted monograms, quotes, and poems are being used to personalize their weddings, along with famous quotes or poems meaningful to the couple. Runners now have crystals added to them to add glitz and silk flowers that give a 3D effect. The possibilities are endless. This is a HUGE trend that employs this dramatic visual as a reminder of the important union taking place.

As in days gone by, to protect the runner from your guests walking on the runner before you do, there are two things you can do. If you want to have your runner already rolled out when your guests arrive, but don’t want anyone to walk on it, place a ribbon across the aisle and allow your guests use the outer aisles to gain access to their seats. OR, you can wait till your guests are seated and attendants have already gone down the aisle and roll the runner out immediately before you-the bride are ready to walk down the aisle. This later method can add even more drama to your arrival!

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Article By: Beth Martin/designer/artist
Take a look at our gallery of ideas for a Chic and Unique aisle runner for your special day! www.chicuniqueinc.com