There are so many options these days when it comes to seating for a wedding… And, if you’re having your ceremony take place in a completely different venue as your reception, the options are insane. What’s really popular these days are lounge seating with benches & chairs in various shapes, colors, sizes, & comfort. Really. Don’t get me started on accessorizing the chairs with flowers, ribbons, fabric, or bling… there’s also the option of styling up the seat cushion/padding, which is a great way to personalize it. I don’t think chiavari chairs will ever go out of style–at least, not anytime soon. I recall a time when seat covers were the thing & your wedding wasn’t as glam as it should be without chair covers. They’re ideal if you are getting stuck with banquet chairs that completely clash with your wedding colors & style.
{left to right – row 1: Amy and Stuart, Trista Lerit; row 2: Victor Sizemore, Jessica Claire; row 3: Elizabeth Messina, Alice Hu Photography; row 4: The Modern Type Photography, Boutwell Studio; row 5: Ryan Phillips Photography}
Do chairs/seating really make a difference? Of course they do. Where do you stand on chairs & seating?
A few months ago, my week in reviewincluded a floral centerpiece by Eddie Ross made entirely of carnations. It looked so chic, and I loved the fact that he shared how easy it is to actually put it together! In March, Jennifer Sbranti of the Hostess Blog {another one of my all-time favorites} posted about Getting Creative with Carnations. Well, my friends, it's not a coincidence… there is seriously a new sensation with carnations!! I know they have a bad wrap {hello? In the movie, The Wedding Planner, someone even says "You put another carnation in one of my arrangements again, and I'll kill you!"} But believe me all, they're not that bad.
They are very appealing, and guess what? Cost effective for all you budget brides! Get inspired by the arrangements below!
{clockwise from upper left corner: JL Designs, InStyle Weddings, Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings}
{clockwise from upper left corner: The Wedding Cabaret; PD Bloom; Lotus Haus; Kuga Design; Wedding Bee; William and Alicia blog}
You'll be certain to win some kudos from your guests with this rich color scheme… With brown, you can't go wrong. Plus, you have a variety of colors you can use as accents that go with brown… you can choose a shade of pink, blue, lavendar, green, beige & creams, gold… It's sweeeeet!
{clockwise from upper left corner: wedding favor "pillow" envelopes via The Knot; stationery suite via InkBox Design; flower pom via Wedding Channel; seating card via Martha Stewart Weddings; individual cakes by the Little Venice Cake Company; BM dress from Jenny Yoo; cake via The Knot}
