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A Simple Guide to Different Wedding Chair Styles

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Kellie Brierley-Kind

If you're trying to choose the perfect dining chairs to suit your wedding aesthetic, or didn't even know you had options, you've come to the right place. We've put together a guide to the most popular wedding chair styles which is just want you need if you're considering swapping out your venue's banquet chairs, or hiring your furniture for a marquee wedding.

Beautiful seating really can be the making of a wedding tablescape and add to the overall wow factor in a room. The good news is that all of the below styles are available to hire, so take a seat and choose a style you love.

Wedding Chair Styles

1. Chiavari Chair

The most popular of the wedding chair styles is certainly the Chiavari chair. Truly timeless, this wooden style is favoured for being simple yet elegant. Jackie and John F. Kennedy had Chiavari chairs at their 1953 reception. Usually available in a variety of colours, it's an incredibly versatile choice. The faux bamboo style comes in light and dark wood shades as well as white and gold. These work perfectly for the ceremony and reception, and are quite easy to transfer. They're also so easy to decorate and can be dressed beautifully in voile, signage or floral arrangements.

2. Ghost Chair

For the modern minimalist, transparent ghost chairs make for a sleek seating addition. Made of acrylic, the most popular choice is clear, but black opaque and grey are also often seen. They are difficult to dress, but perfect if you're seeking a subtle but stylish chair that lets everything else pop.

3. Folding Chair

For garden, outdoor and marquee weddings, the folding chair is the perfect informal choice. Easily transferable from ceremony to reception, these are ideal for a more relaxed vibe. Again, these are super easy to accessorise with foliage, flowers and signage.

4. Cross-Back Chair

Thinking of a rustic theme with a sophisticated touch? Meet the cross-back chair. Also known as vineyard chairs, this style can suit any venue or location, from an outdoor wedding ceremony to a marquee, conservatory or barn. With the addition of a cushion, the cross backs add country character and simplicity.

5. Cane Back Chairs

Creating a luxurious look, we recommend the cane back chair for a vintage or old-world aesthetic. We love it for settings like orangeries, destinations weddings and charming venues.

6. Chameleon Chairs

Looking to bring some gilded glamour to your wedding day? The chameleon chair is certainly one to consider. Available in different colours, primarily silver and gold, this prestigious style with its curved back is a popular choice amongst celebrity events and awards.

7. Crown Louis or King Louis XVI Chairs

Similar to the cane back chair, the Crown Louis or King Louis XVI chair style is perfect if you are looking for a truly elegant style chair. Their neutral colors combine easily with all palettes providing always that touch of elegance and comfort that your event needs.

8. Lady Victoria Chair

Keeping with the luxurious theme, let us introduce you to the Lady Victoria Chair, an opulent choice. With soft white leather seat and gold-rimmed back, it pairs immaculately with gold accents such as cutlery, charger plates and tall floral centrepieces.

9. Opera Chair

The opera chair shares similar style elements with the Chiavari, such as scalloped edges and that it comes in a variety of colours. From dark and light wood, to black, white and acrylic clear. Known for comfort we love this for a city wedding. Why not add a cushion to the base in your preferred wedding colour to add extra softness or texture?

10. Bentwood Chairs

The softly rounded Bentwood chair style has simple rustic vibes, perfect for a less-is-more wedding aesthetic. These are ideal for indoors and outdoors, and suit the majority of venues from restaurants, and barns to reception halls.

11. Peacock Chair

Want something to really make your top table or sweetheart table stand out? Consider two bohemian-inspired peacock chairs. These rattan beauties are sure to enhance any wedding setting, and even work for the ceremony - we're all about clever ways to repurpose your decor!

12. Benches

If you're looking for that effortless rustic, informal look for your ceremony and even reception, then solid wood benches is the way to go. However, they may not be the most practical choice for all guests, so we recommend having an alternative option available as well.

13. Folding French Bistro Chair

The versatile timber and metal folding French bistro chairs are ideal for seating your guests during the ceremony or, for transferring to your reception due to their foldability and lightness. Set on their own or add a cushion for extra comfort.

Where Can You Hire Different Wedding Chair Styles?

Now that you know all about the different wedding chair styles, it's time to find a place to hire them. Below you'll find a list of Irish companies that specialise in hiring furniture for weddings and events.