Sleek Silhouettes
Photo: Olivia Leigh Photographie
This bride framed silhouettes of herself and the groom to mark their seats at the reception.
These newlyweds marked their spots at the head table with the Italian words for "to have" and "to hold," a nod to their roots.
Garlands of dip-dyed watercolor-paper triangles singled out the newlyweds' spots.
We've gathered some of our favorite chair decorations featured in real weddings over the years. Afterall, you are the bride and groom, you should have the seats to show it!
This bride and groom decked out the backs of their chairs with long strands of VV Rouleaux ribbons in a soft pastel palette.
Swags of blue ribbon adorned this bride's chair, which also boasted vibrant pink hybrid roses.
For a festive and fuss-free touch, air plants were tied onto the bride and groom's chairs at this destination wedding in Sea Ranch, California.
This couple's wedding planners turned leftover denim into sweet adornments for their chairs.
This couple marked their chairs with multi-colored ribbons and "Mrs." and "Mr." signs.
Oversized white napkins letterpressed in red add a punch of color to these chairs.
Oval wreaths of gilded smilax leaves with white Majolica roses, fresh gardenias, and satin ribbon adorn the newlyweds' chairs.
Signs written with this couple's nicknames for one another hang on the backs of their chairs.
This couple opted for seats that were decorated with mismatching ribbons to give the table a warm and quirky feel.
Swags of flowers decorated the backs of newlyweds' chairs.
This couple's chairs are marked by white-washed signs.
A couple celebrates their new status with a simple-yet-festive "Just Married" sign that bridges their two chairs.
Instead of the traditional swag, this couple opted to distinguish their seats by their cheery yellow color.
These chairs took their cue from the wintery weather by mixing fluffy cotton with tweed ribbons.
This couple went the paper-route, hanging a simple garland made of old pages from books.
To showcase their new married status, this couple decorated their chairs with signs joined by an ampersand.
These chairs were decked out with lush greenery topped by a small floral arrangement.
At this Virigina wedding, burlap pennant banners hung on the sweethearts' chair backs.
These chairs were topped with blue delphiniums.
Many laurel elements were incorporated into this couple's wedding, including this partial wreath on each of their reception chairs.
For their destination wedding in Mexico, this couple incorporated lots of hand-painted wood signs, including a pair for their seats.
This couple's florist kept the decor simple for their celebration in Greece. Their chairs were highlighted by leafy garlands accented by lush peonies and berries.
Oversized monograms hung behind this couple at their Hawaiian reception.
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