One detail many people planning a wedding tend to forget about is the chairs and tables that will be present at the wedding. Though some caterers deal with that aspect of the wedding, and certain wedding venues don’t give you much of a choice in the matter, it is still something that needs to be considered, for a number of reasons. For starters, chairs are needed for the wedding ceremony and must be comfortable as well as attractive. Second, the tables must be the right size and shape for your specific event and the chairs should fit comfortably. Here is how to go about selecting wedding chairs and tables.
The Wedding Ceremony
You will need the right amount of chairs for your wedding ceremony so that everyone can sit comfortably. The chairs should not be too big, as they will take up too much space, nor should they be too small. You don’t want your guests squirming in their chairs, desperate to get up during the most important ceremony of your life. If the chairs that are being provided are not acceptable to your standards you can rent chairs, or, you can try and upgrade them by adding cushions and décor. Some establishments rent out appealing seat covers that can do the job just fine. If the ceremony is indoors, you can have chairs with delicate fabrics. If it is outdoors, you will not want to risk having them ruined and will have to settle for less lavish chairs. Nevertheless, you can still find charming chairs that are bearable to sit on for the duration of the ceremony.
The Reception: Tables
Most tables at wedding venues are round. It is the best way to fit so many tables in one space and it is the easiest way to get a lot of people at one table. However, many weddings also have a very long, rectangular head table for the bride, groom, bridal party, and family members. If you have certain types of tables in mind for your wedding, whatever they may be, try to get hold of them so that they can complete the vision you had for your wedding, Usually the tables are covered with tablecloths, so unless you prefer otherwise, the appearance of the tables does not matter as much as the types of tablecloths that are used.
The Reception: Chairs
Chairs at the reception should also be comfortable, but most importantly they should fit nicely around the table so that guests are not sitting on top of each other. They should not be broken or shaky and should look nice. You can try to get seat covers or cushions that match the tablecloths.
All in all tables and chairs at weddings need to be more practical than beautiful, but you should never compromise on the way they look because every single thing at your wedding contributes to the big picture and the final result. In the end, you really want everything to be perfect.
