The wedding aisle decor ideas are arguably the most important location of your wedding day. After all, it’s where you’ll be saying your vows and becoming hitched!
So, it’s no wonder you are looking for wedding aisle decor ideas to really make your ceremony shine. In this image gallery, you’ll discover ceremony decoration ideas, tips and unique style inspiration. Woohoo.
Wedding Aisle Decorations That Wow
1. Work With The Location
Take inspiration from your ceremony location and enhance it with coordinating flowers such as pampas grass.
Photo: Mollie McAusland Photography via Yurt Village Wedding
2. Rustic Wooden Touches
This barn venue looks amazing bursting with rustic wooden furniture that ties in with the wood beams.
Photo: Three Flowers Photography via Autumn Harvest Wedding Stylist: Starry Eyed Weddings
3. Bunches Of Flowers
Simple yet elegant flowers tied to chairs look ever so elegant.
Photo: James and Kerrie Photography via Crowcombe Court Wedding Florist: Eden Florist
4. Acrylic Towers
Acrylic towers create a modern and light scheme that is so unique.
Photo: Iris and Ivy Photography via Glewstone Court Wedding Venue Stylist & Florist: Etiquette Events
5. Bring Softness
Soft fabrics really add a romantic feel. Think chair sashes and matching drapes.
Photo: Louise Barry via Venue Bowers Mill Wedding Décor: Emily K Weddings
6. Mismatched Chairs
Mismatched rustic chairs can look beautiful together. Borrow, thrift and bring seats from home to keep to your budget.
Photo: Babb Photo via Indie Back Garden Bespoke Party Wedding
7. Bring The Outdoors In
Hire trees to bring the outdoors in, perfect if you are looking for an outdoor ceremony that just isn’t possible.
Photo: Olegs & Rita Photography via Old Kent Barn Wedding Décor/Hire: Light of my Life
8. Wooden Stands
Stands for flowers and candles add architectural delight.
Photo: Nicola Dawson Photography via Kent Farm Barn Wedding Décor/Hire: Locate to Create
9. Meadow Flowers
For a top-end flower budget, consider meadow flowers as well as a wedding backdrop of blooms.
Photo: Kape Photography via Nizuc Resort Wedding Florist: Pure Love Floral Design
10. Gold Glam
Take colours from your venue, and run them throughout your aisle decorations.
Photo: The Light Painters via Cockliffe Country House Wedding Décor/Hire: Fine & Dandy
11. Moon Gate Flower Arch
Flower hoop wedding arches always look incredible. Take from ceremony to reception to maximise its airtime.
Photo: Love and Life Studio via Lakeside Wild Berry Farm Wedding Florals: Tythe Flowers
12. Rainbow Brights
Don’t be shy of colour, have them all!
Photo: Kim Williams Weddings via Bright Barn Wedding Décor/Hire: Fleur De Lace
13. Welcome Guests
A welcome wedding sign is a great way to greet your guests in style.
Photo: Emily Collett Photography via Blue Yellow Wedding Ideas Florist: The Lily Pad Florist
14. Provide Hankies
Are your loved ones prone to getting emotional? How about providing sweet hankies or tissues to dry eyes?
Photo: Georgia Rachael via Norfolk Beach Wedding Decor: The Little Lending Company
15. Flower Pillars
Wedding aisle flowers can be spectacular, just like these floral pillars.
Photo: Jessica Bevan Photography via Montague Farm Wedding Florist: Tawny Flower Shed
16. Bring Aisle Decor To The Floor
Aisle decorations can be added to the floor, such as these darling tea cup candles.
Photo: Kaitlin Rodgers Photo via Colourful Vow Renewal Florals: Perry’s Petals
17. Industrial Chic
Highlight key industrial areas of your ceremony, with statement chairs and lighting.
Photo: Ayesha Photography via Elsecar Heritage Centre Wedding
18. Shepherd’s Crooks
Shepherd’s crooks are a great way to hang flowers along your ceremony aisle.
Photo: Lyra and Moth via Whimsical Summer Wedding Flowers: Go Wild Flowers
19. Wedding Aisle Runner
Add a carpet or mat to your aisle with a personalised message.
Photo: Emma Lawson Photography via Bandstand Wedding Florist: Fauna Folk
20. Confetti Bar
For that confetti moment post-ceremony, think about setting up a stunning confetti station.
Photo: Terri & Lori Photo and Film via Boho Rustic Barn Wedding
21. Greenery Heaven
When it comes to greenery wedding flowers, more certainly is more.
Photo: Pear & Bear Photography via Wollaton Hall Wedding Florist: FloralDeco
22. Petal Aisle
Scatter petals and confetti along your aisle for a simple aisle decor idea.
Photo: White Stag Wedding Photography via Fairy Lights Barn Wedding
23. Screening
Think about dividing your ceremony venue with screening to make a cosier feel.
Photo: Pearls & Pines Photography via Citrus Wedding Ideas Floral Designer: Jessica Vann Campbell Flowers
24. Ceremony Seating Plan
To reduce confusion, let guests know what the ceremony seating arrangements are with a cute sign.
Photo: Lucie Hamilton Photography via Rock Village Hall Wedding Sign: Peach Wolfe
25. Foliage Swag
Guide yourself down the aisle with a gorgeous foliage runner.
Photo: Becky Bailey Photographer via Burley Manor Wedding Decor: The House of Styling
26. Budget Aisle Decorations
Yes, this greenery look can be achieved on a budget! Forage for foliage in your garden, bunch them together with twine and tie them to chairs. Voila.
Photo: HannaMonika Wedding Photography via Crete Wedding Flowers & Décor: Oneiranthi
27. Wedding Aisle Lanterns
Use hurricane lanterns to hold pretty candles and place them down the aisle. Check with your venue if they allow real candles or LED lights only.
Photo: Chloe Ely Photography via Contemporary Wedding Ideas Planning Styling & Prop/Furniture Hire: Little Orchard Vintage Hire
28. Hang Bunting
Wedding bunting is always a winner. Doesn’t it look lovely teamed with terracotta pots bursting with blooms?
Photo: Marni V Photography via Lineham Farm Wedding Flowers: The Rarified
29. Coordiante Accessories
Coordinate accessories into a cohesive colour scheme for a chic style.
Photo: LJ Horton Photography via Scotland Barn Wedding Décor/Hire: Instapic Photo Booth & Events
30. Bold Bright Ceremony Flowers
How lovely is this bright and beautiful mandap in vibrant hues?
Photo: Ellie Gillard via Indian Lithuanian Wedding Styling: Starry Eyed Weddings
31. Wedding Aisle Carpet Runner
Throw down mismatched rugs for the most beautiful boho wedding aisle.
Photo: Eastlyn & Joshua via Tennessee Lake Wedding
32. Frame A View
Hold your ceremony with a picturesque view and allow your decorations to frame it beautifully.
Photo: Phosart Photography Cinematography via Santorini Wedding Flowers: Betty Flowers
33. Reserve Seats
If your VIPS need to be seated in certain chairs, set out pretty signs.
Photo: Georgia Rachael Photography via Weekend Long Wedding
34. Balloon Decor
Use balloons to decorate your ceremony, both in the backdrop and on the ceiling.
Photo: Leesha Williams Photography via Balloon Wedding Ideas Styling & Props: Kennedy Events & Weddings
35. Bold Fabric
Using bold fabric, both in rich colours and patterns can make for a great impact on your aisle styling.
Photo: Emily + Katy Photography via Creative Village Hall Wedding
36. Branch Backdrop
A simple and cheap idea is to gather branches and tie them together. Ensure the base is secured, then add flowers and macrame for pizzazz.
Photo: Roshni Photography via Boho Wedding Ideas Styling, Planning & Coordination: The Hullabaloo Collective
37. Memory Chair
For a touching wedding day memorial, reserve a ceremony seat for absent loved ones.
Photo: Brook Rose Photography via Creative Relaxed Wedding
38. Festoon Light Canopy
Hang festoon lights above the whole area for a magical set up.
Photo: Taylor English Photography via Chickamauga Wedding
39. Unplugged Ceremony
If you are looking to have an unplugged ceremony, let guests know on the day as a reminder.
Photo: Laura Debourde Photography via Lynsted Park Wedding
40. Christmas Wedding Aisle
Having a Christmas wedding? Have lit candles and a Christmas tree decorating your aisle.
Photo: Thyme Lane Photography via Rustic Christmas Wedding
41. Decorate The Ceiling
Conceal ceilings, or simply bring drama by creating a rag bunting fabric installation.
Photo: Caro Hutchings via Bohemian Harbourside Wedding
42. Create Opulence
To create a really opulent space, layer flowers, greenery and fairy lights to your space.
Photo: Danielle Smith Photography via Ruscus Wedding Florist: Millie Richardson
43. Flowers In Jars
Collect glass jars, tie them to aisle chairs and add pretty flowers!
Photo: Laura Debourde Photography via Lynsted Park Wedding Florist: Moody Blooms
44. Ceremony Table Flowers
Don’t forget to decorate your wedding ceremony table too.
Photo: Kerry Diamond Photography via Eucalyptus Boho Greenery Barn Wedding Florist: Go Wild Flowers
45. Candle Line
Light up the back of your ceremony chairs with sweet tea lights in jars.
Photo: Emily Hannah Photography via Sage Green Pale Pink Wedding
46. Seasonal Aisle
Take inspiration from the season, perfect for Halloween weddings!
Photo: Ivory White Photography via Autumnal Boho Wedding Venue Décor/Stylist: Rock the Day Styling
47. Hearts On Sticks
This is such a cute DIY wedding aisle decoration idea. Cut out paper hearts, pop onto wooden sticks and stake them in the ground.
Photo: Lucie Watson Photography via Boho Summer Tipi Wedding
48. Hay Bale Ceremony Seating
Hay bales make for great seating, pop on blankets for a more coordinated look. And to save guests’ clothes from being snagged!
Photo: Photography34 via North Yorkshire Barn Wedding
49. Change Up Your Aisle Seating Layout
Swap the traditional aisle for an alternative layout, such as a circle ceremony.
Photo: Debs Alexander via Boconnoc Wedding Planner & Stylist: Jenny Wren Wedding Planner
50. Fairy Light Wall
For a showstopping focal point, add a fairy light curtain as a backdrop.
Photo: Margarita Hope Photography via Eden Barn Wedding
51. Decorate Your Ceremony Table
Signing the register and getting your just-married photo never looked so stylish.
Photo: Maddie Farris Photography via Hardcastle Crags Wedding Décor/Hire: Styled With Grace
52. Ribbons & Pom Poms
Another super simple aisle decor option is adding ribbons to chairs and wool pom poms on sticks.
Photo: Bubear Photography via Farmhouse Redcoats Wedding Décor/Hire: Fleur De Lace
53. Stylish Couple Chairs
Rather than the standard chairs at the top of the wedding aisle, add stylish seating.
Photo: Danielle Smith Photography via Compton Verney Wedding
54. Streamer Fun
Bold streamers make a fantastic backdrop idea for aisles.
Photo: Lex Fleming Photo via Disco Wedding Ideas Streamer Backdrop: Streamadelica
55. Suspend Lanterns
Hang paper lanterns in your wedding colours for a cosy atmosphere.
Photo: Milkbottle Photography via Letchworth Wedding Decorations: Fleur De Lace
How To Decorate A Wedding Aisle?
In summary, to go all-out in decorating your aisle, consider these decor options:
- Choose beautiful furniture
- Create a wedding ceremony backdrop
- Decorate chairs
- Add touches to the ground
- Adorn the venue ceiling
- Consider adding lighting or candles
- Use signage to welcome and inform
- Display blankets, confetti, drinks, canapes or hankies
- Use stands to add height to decorations
- Bring in fabric for softness
And there you have it, all the wedding aisle decor ideas you’ll ever need to create your ceremony of dreams. Yes!
