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Yes...yes I am. And while I think chair covers in some cases "completes" the look, the chairs at your venue are not really old and ugly. It comes down to whether you are willing to spend several hundred dollars for them or if you would rather that money go to another part of your wedding. At this point, I am opting for no chair covers for my reception because I would rather pay for other things that to me seem more important.
my venue has similar chairs. at first, i thought COVERS!! but then family and friends talked me into putting the money elsewhere. here's what my chairs will look like (quite similiar):
I voted to cover them because I personally am a fan of chair covers and really think that it completes the look of the room, making everything more classy, formal and put-together.
That being said, the chairs at your venue really don't look bad so if it isn't in your budget to cover them (I know it isn't usually cheap) then I think you'd be fine not to.
@mudratdetector - I think your chairs look much more formal than the OP's chairs. Something about the all-black as opposed to the black metal with tan seats and backs has a big effect on the overall look.
@Future actually the chairs are black metal and the padding is a dark green/teal-ish/blue. I wish I had a better venue picture. Floor length linens make all the difference, in my opinion.
i also vote to cover them. it looks a lot nicer covered. do they have some covers that are included in the cost of the venue? maybe just standard ones will be nice
I will go against everyone's opinion and say leave them as they are. I find chair covers to be much more unsightly than the chairs themselves.
Chair covers...ugh. Once covered with tulle bows and satin it's still a chair---just a goofier looking one. Don't do it! I think the photos of the chairs uncovered is a much classier, cleaner look. You don't see the chairs, instead you can focus on the beauty of the room. All that tulle and satin really detracts from the room itself.
VirginiaMarie is right. When you look at thie pic in the OP, the room is all white with those chair covers. A little too white.
Your chairs are lovely - don't cover them. I only think chair covers work if the chairs are truely hideous because most chair covers aren't great fitting and tend to look saggy and lumpy.
I actually hate chair covers. I think it makes the room look way too much one color, and almost like a vacation house, where all the furniture gets covered with white sheets when the family closes the house for the summer. I think they just make the whole room look silly and like you're "trying too hard" to hide what's there. I don't think chair covers ever make the room look nicer, and most of the time I think they're more distracting than an ugly chair.
I vote chair covers without the sashes!
I think it cleans up the look of the room!
I really think they look fine without. If it's an extra expense, I wouldn't worry about it!
My friend is having her reception at that venue next week! Small world :-). She isn't covering hers - but the color doesn't clash with her scheme. I think not covering them makes the room a lot more streamlined - all that baggy white fabric really makes it seem messy, in my opinion.
I really dislike the look of chair-covers. I think they are completely dated wedding decoration from the 1980's that I wish would just silently go away. The fabric is always shiny and cheap, its ridculously expensive to do, and really, what do they add to the overall experience of the guest? If you want to give the room more color, use the money instead to get linens in your wedding colors. Trust me, that will make a much better impact.
@dance & mudratdetector: I totally agree that there are more exciting things to drop a couple hundred dollars on.. like more desert!! :)
@twinkletoesJMU: ha ha ha! I sort of agree about them being 80's-ish... like the Wedding Singer... maybe I'll get teal tie backs and match my BM's dresses to them!
@crayfish: that's crazy!! are you going to that wedding? you'll have to let me know how it is!!
Alright ladies.. I think I'm leaving them as-is... thanks for your help!
I think they look fine either way honestly, but it really depends on your preference. I think the covers give it a look of completion, and it really depends on how formal you are going with everything.
Good luck!
I voted not to cover them. I don't like the look of chair covers, they remind me of slipcovers on old sofas. If you have the money, you might consider getting a different style of chair as rentals (cost of chair covers and staff to put them on might equal the cost of renting white wooden chairs).
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I am in love with our reception venue, but am not sure what I should do about the chairs.. what do you all think?
Anyone else having this dilemma?