Lovers’ Lane
What comes to your mind when you hear Lovers’ Lane? Does it bring back memories of your first love? Or a place where lovers meet?
Wikipedia gives us this description: “Lovers’ lane is a generic term for secluded areas where people kiss or make out. These areas range from parking lots in secluded rural areas to places with extraordinary views of a cityscape or other feature”.
“Lovers’ lanes” are typically found in cultures built around the automobile—lovers often make out in a car or van for privacy.
“Lovers’ lanes have existed for centuries, sometimes as places for secret meetings with a loved one or as a euphemism for red-light districts and other areas of prostitution”.
I’d like to side track from Wikipedia today and talk about a different spin on Lovers’ Lane. It is the journey down the aisle on your wedding day.
Historically, an aisle runner was placed down so the bride wounld not get her gown dirty. Today, brides use them in their ceremonies as a sense of tradition or formality. The drama of the day is heighten as two groomsmen or ushers slowly unfurl the runner. Standing guest at this point are in anticipation of the bride’s appearance.
Aisle runners are usually made of paper or cloth. They can be purchased from bridal shops or florists. Most runners are white, symbolizing a pure pathway. Over the years brides have been quite creative by customizing them. From the flower girl dropping flower petals to imprinting floral designs. They can be monogramed with names or even verses of poetry.
Before you decide if a lovers lane aisle is in your plans, check your ceremony site. For safety reasons some houses of worship may not allow aisle runners as people may trip and fall. If you get the OK, think about safety first and preserving the runner. Scattering rose petals may be romantic, but they can stain or be slippery. Opt for freeze dried petal or silk flowers.
When it comes to decorating your aisle, keep in mind the the size, length and width. To keep costs down, simply adding bows accented with flowers is a nice touch. Or silk flowers with streamers that can later be used in a floral arrangement at the entrance of your new living quarters. Another thought is 
to rent candelabras or floral arrangements. Some vendors will set them up and pick them up once the ceremony is over. If you opt to have your own, consider using them at your reception. Another way to cut cost. Remember to have someone in charge with a vehicle large enough to move them if this is your plan.
If you have mother nature in your plans with an out door wedding, she can provide a colorful display of objects that can personalize any wedding aisle.
If it is a beach wedding, think about lining that aisle with seashells, drift wood and exotic flowers. Tea lights in sand filled bags adds a little romance.
If you choose a garden wedding, the gate is wide open. From blooming baskets and potted wildflowers to long string ivy and arches, you are sure to have a memorable walk down the aisle. Professional landscapers are great for 
recommending the right combinations to pull off your theme. If you know one personally, talk with them in advance of the wedding date for suggestions. You may have the option of renting or purchase. If you purchase, they can be used as gifts for special guests or they can be used to landscape that new place where the two of you will be living.
What else do we need to consider when it comes to walking down the aisle? How about the order of procession.
Christian ceremonies usually feature the groom and groomsmen entering from the chancel’s door and waiting at the altar. Like everything else this has changed over the years. Some grooms usher their mothers down the aisle after grandparents and other special guests have been seated. He then proceeds to wait at the alter while the groomsmen enter from the side.
The bridemaids follow, walking alone and meet the groomsmen part way up the aisle or just before the altar. The junior bridesmaid precedes the maid of honor and is followed by the ring bearer and flower girl. The bride enters last escorted by her father (on his left side) or both parents.
With a little planning or the help of professionals, your first kiss as husband and wife in “Lovers’ Lane” aisle will add to your memories as the two of you begin life’s journey together.
Uncategorized | Vicki Hasemann | October 2, 2009
Romantic Get Aways is always a welcome idea.
Wedding ceremonies are so dependent on the culture you live in.
John Ho
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Your attention to details is amazing
Jose Escalante
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I can see already that between your blog and your site, you will be able to assist your clients in every aspect of planning their wedding. You will be the “go to” person on the web for ideas, information, and answers – and hopefully to purchase lots of stuff from too!
Lisa McLellan
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The number of details that go into making a wedding all that the bride desires is truly amazing. Luckily there are experts like you to make sure nothing is forgotten.
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You’re expanding on the Lover’s Lane image is very clever.
The responses expressed in the comments are also very interesting.
Martin O’Connor
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Oh, purr!
I love the Lovers Ln article. Thank you for posting it on a Friday. Get the juices going for the weekend.
Kate
Tee hee. DEFINITELY necking in the parking lot. ahhhh, memories. sweet memories. And I like the strewing the pathway with floral petals. So beautiful!
Happy Dating and Relationships,
April Braswell
Single Baby Boomer Dating Success Expert
You describe that really well. No wonder you’re considered an expert! I had not idea all this stuff exisited before I stumbled across your site.
Keri Eagan
Anything Alternative
I love it! So sweet. I haven’t paid attention to the aisle, hmm, must check that out. I always wondered about the name of the street I grew up near. In high schol we speculated that Lover’s Lane (Lovers Ln) wa arisque place “back in the day” not that we had any concept of what that meant, but you know, high school . . . and the high school faced Lovers Ln.
Provided great amusement for us. Didn’t manage to make use of it though.
Katie
What a great metaphor for the wedding and lovers lane.
What great informaton I didn’t know. I’ll be sending people here.
Lynn Lane
Success Strategies For Life
I never knew these things, but then again I’m a guy. I do love tradition though.
Steve Chambers, Sale Trainer Speaker
I’ll be sure to recommend reading this post for anyone experiencing their first marriage.
Bert (alter ego- Mister P)
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There is a lot to think about with getting married, good thing that the brides and their mothers get off on all this planning…
off to watch the submarine races…
Seize the Day,
Rob
Emergency Preparedness For the 21st Century Family
Ohhh very nice. Walking down lovers lane to marriage….
MissMentor
I am almost happy this came out before I got married. Your ideas just keep coming. Great job.
Robert Martin
http://www.carbuyinghq.com
Is there no end to your breadth and depth of wedding knowledge?
You do paint an attractive picture of alternative settings for weddings, and with great attention to detail.
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