Wedding Aisle Style

While one of the most momentary, fleeting walks you’ll ever take, the procession to exchange your wedding vows is also sure to be one of the most memorable. The emotional energy of this short and transient trek, with your loved ones looking on and your future awaiting you, in perhaps unmatched by any other celebratory rite.

This procession and the subsequent ceremony set the tone for the entire celebration to follow, often introducing the mood through elements that will carry over into the reception, bringing cohesion and harmony. When our designers lay down the path of your aisle, their hope is to mirror the singularly magical feeling of the moment.

Red rose focal pieces surround a bride making a dramatic entrance at the Standard Club.
Rich, red rose focal pieces make for a truly dramatic entrance to a luxe and romantic celebration.

Today we look back fondly on some aisles that were nearly as memorable to design and create as they were to walk down.

The Lay of the Garland
The Four Seasons

Grand scheme: Gigantic ivory hydrangea garlands were draped from the ceiling between floral chandeliers at Four Seasons Chicago.
Grand scheme: Gigantic ivory hydrangea garlands, draped from the ceiling between floral chandeliers above soft candlelight.
Hydrangea floral garlands create a stunning ceiling focal for a wedding reception.
The same garlands were adjusted to create a stunning ceiling focal for the reception.

The Long Green
Chicago Botanic Garden / Creative Partners: Bliss Weddings & Events / Olivia Leigh Photographie

Bold blue and crisp white wedding aisle decor for an outdoor Chicago Botanic Garden wedding.
Bold cobalt fabric led the way to a stunning canopy adorned with draped fabric and lush floral.
Floral canopy at Chicago Botanic Garden for an outdoor wedding.
With the unmatched backdrop of Chicago Botanic Gardens behind, it was imperative the canopy conveyed the lush elegance of nature.

Red Carpet Treatment
Design: Rishi Patel / Hilton Chicago / Creative Partners: Sabrina Hans Events / Kent Drake Photography

Red and gold Indian wedding decor featuring floral peacocks.
Custom floral art, ample candlelight, golden accents and gorgeous floor lighting led the way to a mandap like no other.
A floral peacock for an Indian wedding at Hilton Chicago.
Breathtaking ivory floral birds and a rich, red rose adorned mandap in the distance.

Overarching Elegance
Design: Burt Rubenstein / The Standard Club / Creative Partners: Reva Nathan & Associates / Bob and Dawn Davis Photography & Design

Pure ivory elegance, floral arches and crystal accents create an enchanting path to a crisp white fabric chuppah.
Pure ivory elegance, floral arches and crystal accents created an enchanting path to a crisp white fabric chuppah.
Spectacular from every angle: looking back from the chuppah toward the aisle.
Spectacular from every angle: the view from the pristine white chuppah.

Down the Garden Path
Four Seasons

A meandering green wedding aisle .
Going green: A meandering, luxuriant path deviates from the norm.
A garden path wedding aisle at Four Seasons Chicago.
Lamplight and lush green floral light the way.

Celestially Speaking
Design: Rishi Patel / The Four Seasons / Creative Partners: Birch Design Studio / Kent Drake Photography

Ethereal and ivory: a custom built raised aisle is punctuated by paths of ivory petals, leading to an almost angelic floral chuppah.
Ethereal and ivory: a custom built, raised aisle is punctuated by paths of ivory petals, leading to an almost angelic floral chuppah.
Ivory flower petals line the aisle for a celestial wedding at Four Seasons.
Petals lined the aisle on each side.

 Dark and Stormy
Design: Jessica Griffin / The Langham Chicago / Creative Partners: Lisa Zimbler Events / Beale & Wittig Photography

Stark calla lilies, illuminated glass, and low, lush aisle floral came together beautifully.
Stark calla lilies, illuminated glass, and low, lush aisle floral came together beautifully.
Soft and low: hydrangea and calla lilies paired with an illuminated aisle make for pure modern elegance.
Soft and low: hydrangea and calla lilies paired with an illuminated aisle set the mood for pure modern elegance.

Above and Beyond
Design: Rishi Patel / The Standard Club / Creative Partners: Jamie Boton, Inc. / Kent Drake Photography

Suspended floral and a plethora of candlelight transformed the Standard Club.
Suspended floral and a plethora of candlelight transformed the Standard Club.
Cascading candlelight and a smattering of blush petals created a loose, romantic feel.
Cascading candlelight and a smattering of blush petals created a loose, romantic feel.