5 Best Wedding Chair Styles for Your Big Day

Bring this list to your next planning appointment.

After reviewing thousands upon thousands of real wedding photos each day, we’ve come to a conclusion: your chairs matter. Of course, the type of chair you select—whether you’re using the ones at your venue or renting your own—depends on the style of your wedding, the location’s aesthetic, and, of course, your budget.

Yes, it costs money to rent chairs, but it’s well worth the investment if you can swing it in your budget. In fact, we’d argue that it’s so important that you can save elsewhere if need be. That’s right, an upgrade from a plastic folding chair can make all the difference in the world (or, ahem, a photo).

But the next question is where do you get said chairs? That, of course, depends on the vibe you’re looking for and your location.

Ahead, we’ve rounded up the most commonly used styles to help you get ahold of this wedding chair encyclopedia, but know that these names can vary from vendor to vendor. So bookmark this and bring it along to your next appointment.

Read on for inspiration from real wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Ghost Chair

Chances are, you’ve seen these pretty acrylic chairs before. They’re quite popular right now—in weddings and in home decor—and it’s easy to understand why. These seats add a modern edge to any space, yet they also blend in with the surrounding environment. Take this example: the transparent chairs allow the botanical decor to stand out.

Gold Fanfare Chair

This little beauty can be used in a variety of settings, whether you’re in a chic city space like the Rainbow Room or in a classic tent like this one. So, yes, this chair style is quite versatile, but we think it adds a touch of modern sophistication in any case (or space!).

Gold Wire Chair

Yet another modern style for this win. We love the sleek lines of this one! Seriously, how great does a line of these look all placed in a symmetrical row?

Larkin Chair

This is another style that is guaranteed to add a fresh look to any celebration. We especially love its thin frame, gold color, and slender waterfall skirt, which will allow you to squeeze as many friends at the head table as you want (within reason).

Folding Chair

These chairs may be simple, but they can still be perfect, especially when used in a beach setting. We love how this couple accented the rows with colorful flower arrangements.