blue and white petal entrance runner leading up to party entrance surrounded by balloon garland
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Entrance Runners

the idea

Give guests the red carpet treatment with a personalized or decorative walkway runner to highlight the entrance to your event

red yellow orange petal aisle runner leading up to red barn wedding
custom name printed blue aisle runner with at an outdoor wedding ceremony

the how

  • Options include rose petal, monogrammed, sequin, printed fabric, or personalized printed fabric
  • Some can be personalized with initials, ages, names, and dates
  • Non-slip materials
  • Available in any length
  • Some could potentially be reused for future birthdays and events if personalization is limited to names or initials
blue petal aisle runner in hotel corridor with 75 on it in gold petals
red fabric aisle runner leading up to venue entrance

the why

Entrance Decorations

  • Functional; identifies party location and directs guests to the entrance (especially useful for parties held in venues)
  • Welcoming; a warm welcome subliminally puts guests at ease (versus a bare/cold entrance)
  • First impressions matter; guests make judgments and form opinions quickly
  • Attention to detail; many people overlook the importance of having some entrance decorations to greet guests
  • Anticipation; exterior decorations build anticipation and tease whatโ€™s to come

this idea

  • Special occasions should feel special; generic โ€˜off the shelfโ€™ decorations are lazy and unimaginative
  • Personalized; customized decorations are more special and show you made an effort
  • Dramatic; makes a big and bold first impression to wow guests from the start
  • Glamorous; a ‘red carpet’ style entrance makes your event feel glamorous and your guests feel special
  • Elegant; gives your party decorations an elegant and sophisticated touch
  • Professional; lends an air of professionalism, and elevates it from a party to an event
  • Reusable; potentially reusable for future events if personalization is limited to names or initials
black and white striped fabric aisle runner at a wedding dinner
blue petal aisle runner in hotel corridor with 50 on it in gold petals

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

Matt James professional event planner

“If budget permits, a ‘red carpet’ style entrance that a runner lends is a great way to transform your party into an event.

Most professional celebrations, galas, and events have some form of entrance walkway because it adds a touch of glamour to arrivals and makes guests feel like VIP’s, which is fun when people have gotten all dressed up for a special occasion.

Runners are particularly useful to help show guests where to go if your party is held at a venue they might be unfamiliar with.

Similarly, you can use them inside a venue as a form of directional signage or to dress up any drab-looking or communal corridors that lead to the room your party is being held in.”

blue and white pattern petal aisle runner leading up to venue entrance
gold sequin aisle runner at a wedding

where to buy

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