Things to Consider When Using Wedding Chair Covers

by Mae Summerville

Certainly wedding chair covers are one way to get that majestic look at your wedding reception. No matter what material they are made of or the style of chair cover they will certainly enhance the look of your reception. The also have some very practical uses.

If you are planning to rent many of your wedding supplies versus buying them then chair covers are a wise investment. One big problem with chair rentals is that because a rental company makes money by using the same items over and over the chairs will get worn looking after a while. In addition you may find that they have bought rental chairs from several different companies and so you may get five or six slightly different chairs.

One of the best thing about chair covers is their remarkable versatility. The come in several styles and colors as well as different materials. The standard chair cover is white not only because that is the predominant color of most weddings but also because if you use a colored sash bow it helps it to really stand out. Of course you can use both a white chair cover and a white sash bow and get that monochrome look.

If you decide that you want something other than linen tablecloths to decorate the tops of your tables you may want the chair cover to be made of a like material. For instance if you use a satin overlay or table runner you may also want to use a satin chair cover. Of course having the tablecloth material and chair cover material to match is not mandatory and I have seen beautiful tables using satin on the top of the table and a polyester chair cover. You can use just about any type of chair cover with just about any tablecloth, runner, overlay or napkin.

You may find if you rent the chair covers that they also may be slightly different. You need to sort them by shade and also if they are made differently. Try to sort in stacks that will decorate one table. Once you have done this when you are putting them on the chairs start on one side of the room with the lightest white and as you decorate tables gradually go darker and darker as you move across the room. If you do not do this type of sorting you could literally have a different shade of white chair cover on each chair around a given table.

Be sure that prior to the service you actually get a chair cover and try it on one of the chairs you will be using at the reception. Chair covers just like chairs come in different widths and lengths so be sure you have chair covers that fit you chairs. You do not want to find out on your wedding day that you cannot cover the chairs because the cover is not wide enough.

Just as you will be checking on and planning other aspects of your wedding be sure that you choose the correct chair covers and that you check their sizing so you can have the perfect wedding.

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