DIY Aisle Runner Found on Instagram ♡ Designing the Couple's Story on the Virgin Road is All the Rage!

What?! DIY Virgin Road?!

Hello, I'm Haruno Tsuzaki, the editor of marry ♡ Have you ever seen an original designed virgin road?? The virgin road can often be the deciding factor when choosing a wedding venue, as it greatly influences the impression of the ceremony. Recently, there’s been a trend where couples are handcrafting their own original design of the virgin road ♡

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The idea of having an original designed virgin road comes from overseas * In many weddings abroad where the ceremony itself is often DIY, it seems that there are couples who create a unique design for the virgin road that they walk on the day of the ceremony in the chapel ♡

[Aisle Runner] What kind of designs are being handcrafted?

In fact, the term "virgin road" is a Japanese English word, and it is referred to as "wedding aisle" overseas * The standard design for the carpet or sheet laid down there, known as the ‘aisle runner,’ is as follows ♩

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You could print your wedding logo, write your promises of love on a white cloth by hand...!

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Using fabric prints to transfer photos onto the aisle runner is also wonderful * The virgin road symbolizes walking through the "life lived so far" again, so arranging the couple’s childhood and how they met in chronological order with their photos to create an album-like design would also be incredibly lovely *

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When you reveal the aisle runner, the guests will cheer ♡

The aisle runner is laid out on the day of the wedding! During the ceremony, the first event that takes place as the guests eagerly wait for the arrival of the couple in the chapel is the "virgin road ceremony" *

This performance of laying down the aisle runner is primarily done by children or bridesmaids * A handmade aisle runner rolled like a scroll is set down the virgin road! As the aisle runner unfolds, memories of the couple's childhood will be revealed to the guests, and the venue will undoubtedly be filled with cheers such as “Wow! Amazing. What a lovely performance!” and “So nostalgic ♡”

Found on Instagram ♩ Aisle Runner DIY is becoming popular in Japan too ♡

A decorative virgin road from overseas * It’s gradually spreading among stylish brides-to-be in Japan who are sensitive to trends ♩ Here are some aisle runner designs found from real brides on Instagram *

Start with printing the names of the couple prominently at the very first step of the virgin road * You can stick photos on using fabric prints or iron-on prints.

Adding stars to fall on the aisle runner is also cute ♡ The printed stars and fallen leaves combine beautifully, creating a very romantic vibe *

At the end of the virgin road, there’s the message “we just got married today.” This phrase perfectly fits as the end of the virgin road symbolizes "the present" ♡ If someone finds fabric printing or transfers too difficult, simply writing it directly on the fabric with a pen is also fine ◎ This will result in a unique and charming design for the virgin road ♩

Messages, photos, and dates are essential items * While colorful designs are cute, an aisle runner unified in black and white photos or monochrome lettering is also fashionable ♡

Tips for DIY * Attach bells for a blessing against evil spirits ♡

Once you've completed the design of your aisle runner, add a little touch ♩ If you attach bells to the string used to pull it open, it will create a lovely jingling sound with every step * The sound of bells is said to ward off evil spirits, making it a perfect idea for a wedding ♩

I want to handcraft an aisle runner!

Buy white fabric by the meter, and stick on the photos! Even in a traditional chapel, an original virgin road can come to life ♡ The “aisle runner” is still a new item in wedding ceremonies, known only to those in the know *

Incorporate it early, walk down your own original virgin road... * Let’s vow eternal love ♡

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