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Take a Seat – Selecting Chairs for Your Wedding

Traudlinde • August 9, 2018

Brides and grooms have been resting their selves on some sort of chair since the simple stone seats of the Neolithic period. For over 5000 years and countless civilizations, chairs have been constructed from a variety of natural, and now man-made, materials.

The right chair adds ambiance to your wedding. The location, theme, and overall décor scheme come into play when looking at chairs for your ceremony and reception. Classic banquet chairs, adorned with covers and sashes, work best in well-appointed ballrooms, while more casual chairs work well in rustic settings. Chiavari chairs are very popular since they can dress up or down. They’re lovely in their natural state or you can add a spark of visual interest with sashes, swags, or ribbons.

Here are a few choices when it comes to chairs. For more options, click this WeddingWire link.

Classic Banquet: This is the workhorse of hotels and country clubs. It’s a bit Plain Jane, but with the right cover and sash it takes on an elegant look.

Chiavari: Currently the most popular style for a wedding, usually seen in gold or silver. Dark, natural wood is also a favorite. A seat cushion is provided with multiple colors to choose from.

“Chameleon”: This metal frame design lives up to its name as it’s often “disguised” with a cushion, chair cover or sash.

Folding (Lawn): Wooden or plastic, these white chairs are great for outdoor ceremonies. The wooden ones usually have a built-in seat cushion.

Ghost Chair: Made of acrylic, it provides an unobstructed view of your gorgeous reception. These are excellent for the winter wedding themes.

Most venues offer some sort of chair and many carry Chiavari chairs as part of their wedding packages. If you are using the services of a catering company, your sales rep can help with your chair needs. And rental companies offer a variety of seating options.

You’ll need chairs for the ceremony and the reception, along with a few for cocktail hour.

COST SAVINGS: To keep rental costs down, consider using the same set of chairs for all (provided everything is in the same location). Allow for a few extra seats at the ceremony so friends and family can sit together and, of course, each guest should have a seat at the reception.

If you’re working with a rental company, reserve your chairs 4-6 months in advance. Review the terms of delivery, setup and returns. And if you go the chair cover route, do yourself a favor – rent don’t buy. The quality is better with a rental and you won’t have to iron each piece – a huge time saver. Use a professional to cover your chairs and tie those perfect bows.

Here’s a resource list for chair rentals and accessories:

Signature Event Rentals

honeywoodrentals.com

Select Event Group

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