Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Reception Ideas 40 Chair Decorating Ideas for Your Wedding By Sarah Schreiber Sarah Schreiber Sarah Schreiber has been writing, editing, and producing lifestyle and weddings content for over 7 years. In that time, she has interviewed and worked with hundreds of leading experts to become an authority on all things homekeeping, flower arranging, home design, and wedding planning. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 24, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Carlie Statsky Photography 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, chair-backs 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. Achieve 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. 01 of 40 Si Señora Jillian Mitchell Photography Calligraphed in Spanish, these driftwood signs were a nod to this couple's wedding venue in sunny, sandy Mexico. 02 of 40 Mr. and Mrs. Blankets Alicia King Photography 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. Click Here to Add a Touch of Winter to Your Wedding 03 of 40 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. 04 of 40 Macramé Bouquet Elizabeth Wells Photography Macramé nets, adorned with clusters of blue thistle flowers, brought a unique touch to this vintage-themed wedding. Boho-Chic Wedding Ideas for Free-Spirited Brides and Grooms 05 of 40 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. 06 of 40 Extra Large Florals Joey Kennedy Photography Massive peony blooms overpowered this bride's calligraphed "Mrs." sign in the best way possible. Pretty Peony Wedding Bouquets 07 of 40 Cartoons Whitney Anderson Photography Cartoon caricatures of the bride and groom added a touch of whimsy to this reception. 08 of 40 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. 09 of 40 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. 10 of 40 Overgrown Florals Elizabeth Messina Photography A spray of pastel flowers and greens added a feminine touch to this bride's spot. 11 of 40 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. 12 of 40 She Said "Yep!" Angie Wilson Photography Playful and sweet, this burlap garland says "I do!" in a more party-friendly way. 13 of 40 Groom Bloom Mint Photography 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. Click for more rustic wedding ideas 14 of 40 Pretty Pergola Ace & Whim Wicker peacock chairs and a flower-filled mini pergola upgraded this bride and groom's table. 15 of 40 Moody Blooms Shannen Natasha of The Wedding Artists Collective A mix of navy, silver, and cream paper flowers are attention-grabbing, even sans color. Create Your Own Paper Flowers Here 16 of 40 Pink and Green Shannon Von Eschen Photography Greenery garlands with pale pink ribbons added a pop of color to an all-white tablescape. 17 of 40 Diamond Kites Max & Friends Multicolored kites—made with twigs and yarn—added a homemade touch to this bride and groom's chairs. Click for more ways to DIY your wedding 18 of 40 Luxe Lily Brandon Kidd Photography These contemporary latticed chairbacks were softened with sprigs of greens and tiger lily blooms. 19 of 40 Licensed to Thread Dana Fernandez The trick to achieving these modern yarn twists? Switching up the lengths and color combinations of each section. 20 of 40 Go Minimal Kathleen Geiberger Art Minimalist garlands are a subtle way to differentiate between guests' and the newlyweds' seats, especially if you're sitting family-style. 21 of 40 Draped Pearl Erich McVey At this wedding in Thailand, strings of pearl offered vintage glamour to an otherwise modern tabletop. 22 of 40 Lace Loops Ryan Ray Photography Strips of lace and leafy greens brought texture and color to this Texas wedding's reception. 23 of 40 Green Drama Abby Jiu Photography Studded with white roses, these green loops are the definition of drama. 24 of 40 Comfort is Key Shaun Menary Photography Make your cocktail hour's patio tables more cozy with a simple throw pillow. 25 of 40 Great Garlands Elizabeth Messina Photography This bride's chair décor featured sprays of lush greenery topped with bright floral arrangements. 26 of 40 Wreaths, Reinterpreted Jose Villa Garlands of pittosborum and bay leaves were draped around the couple's chairs at this vineyard wedding in California. 27 of 40 Intertwined Jodi & Kurt Photography A grapevine and flower wreath sweetly joined this bride and groom's chairs together. 28 of 40 Nautical Nod Ingalls Photography To fit with the theme of their waterfront wedding, these newlyweds sat in chairs adorned with lifesavers. See More of this Real Wedding in Rowayton, Connecticut 29 of 40 Sleek Silhouettes Olivia Leigh Photographie This bride framed silhouettes of herself and the groom to mark their seats at the reception. 30 of 40 "To Have and To Hold" Tec Petaja Photography As a nod to their roots, these newlyweds added the Italian words for "to have" and "to hold" to their seats at the head table. 31 of 40 Pastel Ribbon Leo Patrone Photography This couple's wedding planners turned leftover ribbon into sweet adornments for their chairs. Click for more ways to recycle fabric at your wedding 32 of 40 Ethereal Air Plants Sabine Scherer Photography For a fuss-free touch, air plants were tied onto chairs at this Sea Ranch, California destination wedding. 33 of 40 Nickname Signs Andrea&Renata Signs written with this couple's nicknames for one another added a silly touch to the head table. 34 of 40 Fresh Foliage Shannah Montgomery of ZoomWorks Swags of eucalyptus and roses decorated the backs of these newlyweds' chairs. Click for more fresh ways to add roses to your wedding 35 of 40 Sunny Seating Jesse Leake This couple opted to distinguish their seats by their cheery yellow color—no florals necessary. 36 of 40 Grecian Florals Chloé Browne of Caught the Light At a destination Greece wedding, chairs were highlighted by leafy garlands with peonies and berries. 37 of 40 Glittery 'Grams Corbin Gurkin Oversized monograms hung behind this couple at their Hawaiian reception. Click here for more monogram ideas we love 38 of 40 Middle Names Mr. Haack Laser-cut gold plexiglass signs with the couple's first and middle names—the names they call each other!—were hung using antique fishing hooks and twine from a local shop. 39 of 40 Geometric Tassels Noa Azoulay Photography Garlands of dip-dyed watercolor-paper triangles singled out the newlyweds' spots. Check out more dreamy watercolor wedding ideas 40 of 40 Bookkeepers Jessica Antola This couple went the paper-route, hanging a simple garland made of old pages from books. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit