10 Wedding Chair Ideas That Will Add Glamour to Your Reception

Event rental companies provide a variety of beautiful linens and/or furniture ideal for weddings, including dining chairs, settees, benches, and more – along with popular choices such as bentwood chairs, known for their rustic charm and European elegance, wedding chairs available in bright colors for a vibrant touch to enhance your decor, and more.

For a spring or summer outdoor celebration, try seating guests around long family-style tables with a mix of chairs and benches. Complement a black-and-white wedding theme with chic, mismatched chairs with various chair back designs in ebony hues. Love gold? Choose a gilded wedding color palette with seating featuring blush or ivory cushions with bullion chair backs.

From classic Chiavari chairs to modern Ghost chairs, and from elegant King Louis XVI chairs to rustic wooden slotted chairs, there’s a wedding chair style to suit every taste and theme.

For more inspiration, view the images from real weddings below:

1. Chair & Bench Combination

While it’s easier to choose one type of chair and be done with it, we love when couples choose to incorporate a few different chair styles into their reception design, creating a casual and inviting atmosphere – even incorporating both benches and chairs at wedding tables for a residential-style look.

Photo by KT Merry Photography; From Real Wedding: A Gorgeous and Elegant Outdoor Florida Wedding

Photo by Joey Kennedy Photography; Floral Design by HeatherLily; Planning & Design by A Charming Fête; From Real Wedding: Luxury Outdoor At-Home Wedding with a Garden Party Theme in Ohio

2. Luxe Pink & Gold Chairs

If you want to make a statement with your wedding chairs, consider incorporating beautiful gold-backed chairs with velvet cushions in pink – or your desired color – for wedding decor that wows. Arranging these chairs in a unique fashion, such as in squares or spirals depending on the table style, can enhance the overall experience for guests, providing better views and a more intimate atmosphere.

Photo by Thisbe Grace Photography; From Real Wedding: Outdoor Wedding with Pink & Gold Décor at a Vineyard in California

Photo by Stetten Wilson Photography; Planning & Design by Heather Lownethal of Posh Parties; From Real Wedding: A Luxury South Florida Wedding with Pastel Florals in Palm Beach

3. Clear Chairs (with or without cushions)

Ideal for an ultra-modern and contemporary look, consider clear acrylic or Lucite chairs – either left bare or with added cushions – for your wedding. Clear wedding chair options allow the tablescape designs to stand out, as the chairs appear to disappear into the design.

Photo by Amy & Stuart Photography; From Real Wedding: Chic White, Blush & Gold Seaside Wedding at Montage Laguna Beach

Photo by Duke Images; From Real Wedding: A Modern Wedding with Chic Chrome Mirror Décor in Beverly Hills

4. Gold Criss-Cross Chairs

For formal events, we love elegant gold criss-cross back chair rentals with white cushions, which are a great choice popularized by Chameleon Chair Collection. If you’re using gold as a primary hue or accent color throughout your wedding decor, this is one of our favorite popular wedding chair styles to elevate your celebration.

Photo by Aaron Delesie Photographer; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants; From Real Wedding: Elegant All-White Country Club Wedding with Natural Greenery

Photo by Carrie Patterson Photography; Planning & Design by LimeLight Expressions; From Real Wedding: Western Wedding at an All-Inclusive Luxury Ranch Resort in Wyoming

5. Chairs with Monogrammed Covers

If you’re not able to go outside of your wedding venue chair option(s), for whatever reason, we recommend adding an embellishment to dress up the chairs! A monogrammed chair cover can make a statement, personalize your wedding decor, and highlight a special seating section like the head table or sweetheart table.

Photo by Yvette Roman Photography; From Real Wedding: A Classic Wedding with Rustic Touches at a Villa in Santa Barbara

6. Rustic Wood, Woven, or Wishbone Chairs

Whether you choose a rustic wood vineyard chair, woven or rattan-back chair rentals, or a wishbone style in natural wood tones or black, these options will add much more style to your wedding day than typical wooden folding chairs.

Photo by Maria Gloer Photography; From Real Wedding: An Elegant Fall-Focused Wedding in Franklin, Tennessee

Photo by Ira Lippke Studios; Planning & Design by Victoria Dubin Events; From Real Wedding: Luxury White Wedding with Enchanted Garden Theme in New York City

Photo by Marlies Hartmann; Planning & Design by Sterling Engagements; From Real Wedding: A Modern Black-and-White Wedding with Natural Details in Malibu

Photo by Larissa Cleveland; From Real Wedding: Music Festival-Inspired Beach Wedding in Playa Del Carmen

7. Tufted Upholstered Chairs

There are a number of tufted upholstered chair styles for your wedding reception, so choose the design that works best with your wedding style. Consider using linen upholstery for a sophisticated and elegant look. We love low-back tufted chairs, taller designs in a retro bouclé fabric, or even more structured designs with natural wood elements.

Photo by Jose Villa; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants; From Real Wedding: A Dreamy Destination Wedding at a French Château in Cannes

Photo by Michelle Beller Photography; Planning & Design by Alyson Fox Events; From Real Wedding: A Garden Ceremony + Retro 1960s-Inspired Reception in Beverly Hills

Photo by Heather Kincaid Photographer; Planning & Design by International Event Company; From Real Wedding: Luxurious Spring Wedding with Organic, Elegant Design in Beverly Hills

8. Chic Black Chairs

For a bold look, consider chic chairs in black. Alternatively, metal chairs can provide an elegant and versatile seating option for your wedding. Whether you switch up the wedding chair styles at each table or keep all of them the same, black is a timeless option for modern weddings.

Photo by K.R. Moreno Photography; From Real Wedding: 1920s-Themed Wedding Inspired by The Great Gatsby in Detroit

Photo by Kortnee Kate; From Real Wedding: Black and White Modern Wedding with Unique Details in Cincinnati

9. Modern Round-Back (or Infinity) Chairs

Even if you’ll be having classic Chiavari chairs at your wedding ceremony – or at the reception, consider incorporating some modern round-back chairs as well. These white-and-gold styles are a popular choice among Inside Weddings couples, but there are certainly other options available!

Photo by Next Exit Photography; Planning & Design by Natalie Sofer Weddings & Events; From Real Wedding: Spring-Themed Pastel & Mirror Ceremony + Luxury Ballroom Reception

Photo by Binyamin Korn Photography; Venue: Oheka Castle; From Real Wedding: A European-Inspired Wedding Buyout at Oheka Castle in New York

10. Ghost Chairs

Whether you choose true clear ghost chairs or colored and smokey varieties, we love how these clear acrylic chairs blend into the wedding decor, allowing the centerpieces and tablescape design to shine.

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Opening photo by Sarah Kate, Photographer; From Real Wedding: Childhood Sweethearts Say "I Do" at Luxury Wedding in Dallas, Texas