40 Pretty Ways to Decorate Your Wedding Chairs

These chair adornments help the bride and groom stand out.

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If you've started planning your wedding reception, you've probably realized that there's no such thing as a "small" detail. You'll be asked to make decisions on everything from the place cards and the table linens to the centerpiece flowers and your signature cocktails. Inundated with all these choices, it's easy to overlook chair décor. While there's nothing wrong with leaving rented reception chairs exactly as they come, decking out the bride and groom's seats, specifically, is a fun, simple way to bring personality to your wedding.

From floral arrangements, to whimsical signs, and leafy garlands, chairbacks can be as simple or ornate as you'd like. If you're going for drama, ditch the rentals and bring in vintage peacock chairs, a couch, or canary yellow seats. The uniform look might work for your guests, but on your wedding day, it's important the newlyweds' chairs stand out—especially if you're sitting with your wedding party.

Acheive a subtler, more understated aesthetic by adding a spray of blooms to your chair's leg. Looking for something more symbolic? Weave an extra-long grapevine wreath through two chairs, turning them into one. If you want to add a little something to each guest's seat, stick to a budget-friendly option, like removable decals or mini ombré tassels. The options truly are limitless—which is why we've rounded up a diverse selection of chair décor to help you, whatever your style, on your way.

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Si Señora

Jillian Mitchell Photography

Calligraphed in Spanish, these driftwood signs were a nod to this couple's wedding venue in sunny, sandy Mexico.

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Mr. and Mrs. Blankets

Alicia King Photography

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Embroidered tartan blankets are the perfect chair décor for a winter wedding. Plus, they double as cozy mementos for the bride and groom to enjoy long after the party ends.

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Flower-Covered Ghost Chairs

Carlie Statsky Photography

Consider adorning the opposite legs of two ghost chairs with blooms to give the illusion that the separate chairs are one. It's a salient metaphor for a wedding day.

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Macramé Bouquet

Elizabeth Wells Photography

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Macramé nets, adorned with clusters of blue thistle flowers, brought a unique touch to this vintage-themed wedding.

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When We Were Young

This Love of Yours Photography

These baby photo chair signs are perfect for couples who have known each other their whole lives.

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Extra Large Florals

Joey Kennedy Photography

46 Pretty Peony Wedding Bouquets

Massive peony blooms overpowered this bride's calligraphed "Mrs." sign in the best way possible.

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Cartoons

Whitney Anderson Photography

Cartoon caricatures of the bride and groom added a touch of whimsy to this reception.

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Think Pink

Mirelle Carmichael Photography

For her pink-themed wedding, this bride dressed up each and every chairback with fuchsia, blush, and white tassel garlands.

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Rose Decals

Mango Studios

Looking for a way to personalize standard white rental chairs? Removable decals—like these watercolor beauties!—brighten up the reception without causing any permanent damage.

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Overgrown Florals

Elizabeth Messina Photography

A spray of pastel flowers and greens added a feminine touch to this bride's spot.

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Feathers and Tassels

Bianca Kate Photography

For their bohemian winery wedding, this couple used leather string to tie their tasseled "bride" and "groom" signs to their seats.

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She Said "Yep!"

Angie Wilson Photography

Playful and sweet, this burlap garland says "I do!" in a more party-friendly way.

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Groom Bloom

Mint Photography

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Your groom can love flowers, too. Keep his chair looking a little more rustic with a display like this one, made from a burgundy dahlia, greens, and twine sign.