Wedding Seating Design & Gorgeous Chair Décor Ideas

Whatever else you’ve got planned for your big day, the chances are you’ll need to provide seats for your guests at some point during the day. Whether you’re planning a fine dining feast for hundreds or a casual and intimate affair, here’s our guide to all things seating décor!

 

Ceremony Chairs + Pew Ends

 

If you are getting married in a church, your guests may well be seated in pews. Flowers, fresh or dried and ribbons can work wonders on plain wooden seating, you may even want to hang jars or tins of blooms from the ends of the rows.

 

Image Bridgwood Wedding Photography via Quirky Stylish Fun Country House Wedding

Image Katherine Ashdown via Natural Soft & Stylish Meets Luxe Wedding

Image James & Lianne via Origami Filled Retro Vintage Feel Autumn Wedding

Image Jonathan Ong via Whimsical Rustic Farm Wedding in Australia

Image Stacy Paul Photography via Classic Pink Dreamy Ranch Wedding in Florida

 

Chair Decorations

 

There are lots of lovely ways you can decorate your chairs, either to match a colour theme you’ve decided on or just to add a bit of interest to a sea of seats.

Of course, if you’re getting married outside or at a wedding venue, you are likely to be using individual chairs with endless possibilities. You still might like to just decorate the aisle ends like these gorgeous numbers.

 

Image Chloe Murdoch Photography via Beautiful Pink & Blue Tuscany Villa Wedding

Image Ilaria Petrucci via Indie Folk Handmade Outdoor Woodland Wedding

Image Jen Marino via Beautiful & Relaxed Summer Blush Lavender & Hessian Wedding

Image Christine McNally Photography via Bohemian Wonderland Purple & Tea Party Wedding 

 

Shepherds’ Crooks

 

If you’re getting married outdoors and don’t want to attach anything directly to the seats, shepherds’ crooks driven into the ground down the aisle can make your route to the I dos ever so pretty.

 

Image Story & Colour via Homespun & Fun Country Barn Wedding

Image Levien & Lens Photography  via Beautiful Lilac Garden Wedding in New Zealand

Image Natalie J Weddings via Pretty Purple Pastels Country Wedding

 

Reception Seating

 

For your reception, you might want to decorate the back of your chairs rather than the sides. Chairs take up a lot of your reception space and decoration on each one can really make an impact. Ribbons, lace and hessian all make beautiful additions to your seating.

 

Image Dawn Derbyshire Photography via Colourful Bohemian Barn Wedding in Pennsylvania

Image Georgina Brewster via Pretty & Pale Blue Summer Wedding

Image Katie Ingram Photography via Violet Spring Luxe Wedding Ideas

Image Katherine Ashdown via Colourful Mexican Inspired Cactus Wedding

Image Story and Colour via Stylish Vintage 1940s Inspired London Wedding 

Image Sarah Brabbin Wedding Photographer via Beautiful British Flower Wedding Ideas on the Peak District Moors

 

Bride & Groom Chairs

 

Rather than decorating all of your chairs, you might want to highlight your own seats with special bride and groom décor.

 

Image Alex Bee Photo via Creative Quirky Rustic Barn Wedding in Tennessee

Image Chloe Murdoch Photography via Beautiful Pink & Blue Tuscany Villa Wedding

Image Perfect Capture Photography via Ethereal Boho Wedding Ideas

 

Special Chairs

 

Rather than decorating your chairs, you might want to hire specialist chairs, which look fabulous on their own. Whether they are perfectly coordinated rustic seats or a charming collection of mismatched furniture, there are plenty of options for beautifying your seating.

 

Image Liz Baker Photography via Ethereal & Soft Fine Art Wedding Ideas

Image Matt and Esther via Heartfelt Wild Flowers Outdoorsy DIY Wedding

Image Albert Palmer via Pretty Charming Barn Wedding

 

Occasional Seating

 

When it comes to your occasional furniture, you can really go to town with sofas, armchairs and benches. You only need a few key pieces to really make an impact on your reception space.

 

Image Jo Bradbury via Dreamy Woodlanders Inspired Folk Wedding Ideas

Image Cactus and Lace Weddings via Windy Valley of Fire Wedding in Nevada

Image Binky Nixon Photography via Alternative Colourful Boho Wedding Ideas

 

How are you planning to jazz up the seating at your wedding? I’d love to hear all about your design ideas. Rachel x

 

Images 1. Chloe Murdoch Photography via Beautiful Pink & Blue Tuscany Villa Wedding 2. Liz Baker Photography via Ethereal & Soft Fine Art Wedding Ideas 3. Ilaria Petrucci via Indie Folk Handmade Outdoor Woodland Wedding 4. Dawn Derbyshire Photography via Colourful Bohemian Barn Wedding in Pennsylvania 5. Story & Colour via Homespun & Fun Country Barn Wedding 6. Perfect Capture Photography via Ethereal Boho Wedding Ideas 7. Katherine Ashdown via Natural Soft & Stylish Meets Luxe Wedding 8. Christine McNally Photography via Bohemian Wonderland Purple & Tea Party Wedding