30 Unusual Wedding Aisle Set-Ups

What’s up, dock? Before heading indoors for their reception at Pebble Beach Resorts, Jamie and Bryan’s guests took their seats on a short pier overlooking the Pacific Ocean. With boats all around and flags flying in the background, the white wedding aisle runner was the perfect lead-up to this nautical ceremony. Keep in mind that certain venues, like this one, might require special permission to reserve this otherwise-public space for your ceremony. Check with the on-site team and determine whether you can provide such a gorgeous seaside set-up for your big day.

Some spots are just made for epic I-dos. Wedding aisle decor outdoor spaces call for don’t have to be incredibly complicated. As you can see, this intimate wedding in Jamaica featured a narrow aisle atop a rock jetty with a dramatic arch at the end—all of which contributed to this stunning scene. Now, all we want to know is whether that sailboat was part of the event…talk about chic! And even with a stone pier and altar, the serenity of this space was anything but rocky.

Now, this is how you make an entrance with wedding walkway decoration. Forget jumping in a lake; this bride stepped as close as possible to the body of water, as guests and her spouse-to-be looked on from the dock. With rustic floral arrangements and rows of string lights hanging overhead, this was the ultimate golden hour wedding aisle set-up in the country of Georgia. Wedding aisle decor outdoor simply never looked so cohesive.

There was nothing small about this microwedding, and that’s because of the wedding aisle ideas at play here. Blooms were bursting in an effortlessly natural way, culminating with an oversized arch covered in white flowers and all the greenery you could ever want. And with all of this commentary about the wedding aisle itself, we haven’t even gotten to the best part: those views!

Set sail and say, "I do" on the ocean. This cruise ship in Indonesia is, well, everything. With your loved ones gathered and water all around, this is one of the most magical "aisles" we've seen yet.

A pampas grass wedding aisle automatically translates to a bohemian-inspired aesthetic. At this Australian golf course, there’s no part of the crisp, white wedding aisle runner that doesn’t help to showcase the super-popular plant. Pampas grass wedding aisle markers are always trending, and it works so well with all kinds of boho events.

Let’s be real: This natural wedding aisle runner (and the always-iconic Lake Como beyond) pretty much speaks for itself. One way to set this walkway apart from almost any other? Seat your guests facing the main event. Everyone will have the best seat in the house, and you can create the wedding aisle of your wildest dreams…and in this case, that’s a grassy wedding aisle runner with white flowers sprouting up on either side of it.

So, we’re not totally sure this is a wedding—only because it serves such high fashion at Maui’s Haiku Mill property, that these white-cushioned metal chairs were displayed as if the grooms were walking in their very own fashion show. Unusual? Yes. Chic and perfect in every way? Absolutely.

We hereby declare that amphitheater stairs are perhaps the most opulent wedding aisle markers you could possibly use. For the ceremony and cocktail hour, this space in the Dominican Republic gave guests a full view of the entire vow exchange. A nod to ancient architecture was beautifully juxtaposed with more modern acrylic chairs and green palms. 

Why have one personalized aisle runner when you can have two? The in-the-round ceremony arrangement was taken one step further with two wedding aisle runners coming together at a wooden platform with a pergola covered in greenery.

There’s just so much to say about this wedding at Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyard. The mountains that stretch as far as the eyes can see, the chairs situated all around the altar at the center…and it’s all off-set by a bold white wedding aisle runner. There are quite a few ways to personalize the wedding aisle decor outdoor set-up, but we are loving how this brings all focus to the central part of the circular cliffside spot. 

This cleverly curved wooden wedding aisle runner led everyone to this ceremony with a breathtaking mountain backdrop. From the invitations to this dramatic entrance, it was clear that all eyes were supposed to be on the altar and the landscape beyond it…and were they ever. The boardwalk-like wedding aisle runner went on to act as the perfect place to set up formal wedding party portraits, making it as functional as it was aesthetically on-point.

There were plenty of woodsy elements that complemented this scene at Bear Valley Resort in Northern California. The wood-slatted wedding aisle runner matched perfectly with the platform where the couple said, “I do.” Plus, it was accented with the most idyllic pampas grass wedding aisle decorations. The rustic-chic arrangements at the start and end of the aisle were cohesive, nature-inspired additions that really brought the space to life. And don’t even get us started on the Central Sierra Mountains in the background…

This ranch wedding in Half Moon Bay, California, was all about modern minimalism and accenting the natural environment surrounding the space. The wooden wedding aisle runner was used to cut through the neat rows of wooden chairs and  bisect the platform where the couple exchanged vows. Not pictured here: The cliff and runs down into the Pacific Ocean below.

When you have a few special guests attending your wedding, considering their comfort is probably at the top of your list. Gabrielle and Jack’s celebration gave guests a chill spot to see them exchange vows. Rattan loveseats with plenty of cushioning, comfy benches, and other seating options were all up for grabs during this Connecticut ceremony.

Wedding aisle chair decorations are a significant part of tying your overall theme into your ceremony display. These mismatched traditional-style loveseats, benches, and wooden chairs were anything but ordinary, and created a boho element to this wedding aisle decor outdoor. To add even more wedding aisle chair decorations, they also added pillows and throws for an even more welcoming indoor-outdoor style space. 

Need some destination wedding aisle ideas? Look no further than this actually mind-blowing ceremony on a cliff with a clear view of the Amalfi Coast. What really made it unique, aside from the breathtaking coastline, was the sort-of kidney-shaped benches with lime green cushions, each of which were surrounded by vibrant beds of flowers. These presented a fun contrast to the grassy area below, and likely provided guests with a comfier seat than most ceremony chairs or benches.

There’s nothing quite so classic as a wedding chapel, but what if you made it inside-out? For this intimate ceremony, everything was brought outside to the stoop of a chapel in Ohio. There was so much charm to this well-thought-out plan, and it involved one key element: a fixed wedding aisle runner. The chapel’s pathway provided this effortless look that we can’t get enough of.

The American Pharmacists Association is Washington, DC is home to the Potomac View Terrace. This wedding venue has views of the city from the rooftop terrace, and we love how some couples opt to get married on the steps of the building at the Constitution Avenue entrance. To give clear wedding aisle markers, all this couple needed was a string of low-to-the-ground floral arrangements carving out the walkway.

Since most rooftops backdropped by Manhattan don’t have designated wedding aisle runners, we love how this set-up features a variety of rugs. Most have a woven or diamond-patterned look, but they all really work together. In a similar way, the guests are circling the couple in various seating options and some are standing. The plush textures creates a casual, yet warm environment that feels like a cozy contrast to the venue’s industrial surroundings.

The ultimate boho event should include at least one rug, and we’re counting six as wedding aisle runners in this photo alone. Just like the overall style of this ceremony, these rugs are totally contrasting (in a great way) and make the coolest personalized aisle runner. And with bales covered in blankets on either side, there’s something so special about this particular layout.

We need to discuss the value of a personalized aisle runner. Couples spend so much time on the details of this special day, and sometimes that includes coming up with a custom crest or logo that incorporates their initials. This particular white wedding aisle runner features personal and cohesive touches of blue to match those fabulous chairs.

If you have a crest or other custom design reflecting your celebration, place it right on your aisle. The personalized aisle runner at this California wedding included an “A,” “R,” and the date of the couple’s big day. This could be one of the wedding decorations you and your partner DIY too.

The most lush garden oasis imaginable and a classic white wedding aisle runner came together to make the most priceless pair. The tiered steps will immerse guests into this hideaway-like space, and the bursting arrangements on either side of the aisle look like they’re growing from the garden grounds.

Now this is what we like to call leveling up your wedding aisle ideas. The multi-level staircase at the Art Institute of Chicago put the couple on display as a living art piece. The wedding party was on the stairs on either side, some MVPs were on the floor above, and the rest of the guests looked on from the highest lookout point. A true masterpiece!  

Sometimes, a personalized aisle runner might not look like a runner at all. The floral design went to new, er, depths when the grass was decorated with white petals in this elegant swirling pattern. To complement the design, lanterns and small bright bouquets served as wedding aisle chair decorations. 

This photo is all the evidence we need to prove that not all wedding aisles are linear. White flower petals were carefully placed to give the look of a winding aisle. The result? A classic style with a modern twist, courtesy of flowers that flatter the floor-to-ceiling greenery covering this indoor space.

Who knew you could create a winter-wonderland-looking forest in Newport Beach, California? Take your floral design to new hights with white cherry blossom trees, which completely transformed this Orange County wedding venue by acting as wedding aisle markers that were unlike anything else we’ve seen. And while we love any wedding aisle decor outdoor, there’s just something about these blossoms that truly have that “wow” factor.

The temperature might drop, but your plans for an outdoor ceremony shouldn’t be stopped. Prepare guests for a breezier day by folding some blankets that fit your theme. These wedding aisle chair decorations made it that much easier for guests to stay warm and focused on what really mattered during this ceremony at Cedar Lakes Estate.  

Jackson, Wyoming’s Amangani is a dream practically any time of year. But if there’s a nip in the air, we highly recommend bringing some throw blankets. These functional wedding aisle chair decorations prioritize your guests and can also serve as chic accessories for your big day. Just look at how this black-and-white wedding included rolled up black blankets and white fur throws.