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Are Chair Covers Essential to the Finished Look?

Gold Chiavari chairs with sequin linens in a historic ballroom

In a word, the answer is yes. Most venues supply banquet chairs, folding chairs or some kind of “unique” chair for your wedding reception. We rarely see a chair that does not need to be covered — but the key is to have the chair properly and professionally covered.

Start with the right cover

There are six different banquet chairs at venues from Fairhope to Destin that we know of, and most need their own unique size and length to hang right on the chair.

Then choose your color

White is the standard color for chair covers, but if your dream is another color, ask your wedding rental company whether they have ivory, silver or black covers that will properly fit the chairs at your venue.

Ask if they are truly clean

This is not the time to assume. Most of us assume rented chair covers will be clean and ironed — unfortunately, that is simply not the case in many instances. Ask your supplier whether covers are washed between events and whether they are ironed before each event, and get a straight answer.

Once your chair is covered, you may want to accent it with a colored sash. Marry Me Wedding Rentals carries chair sashes in a wide range of colors with matching table overlays. See our chair rentals.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need chair covers for my wedding?

If your venue has standard banquet or folding chairs, covers usually make a big difference in photos and the overall look. Chiavari or garden chairs often look great without them.

What colors do chair covers come in?

White is the standard, with ivory, silver and black also common. A colored sash is the easiest way to add your wedding colors — Marry Me Wedding Rentals offers sashes in a wide range of colors.

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