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Straight, practical advice on hiring chairs — choosing finishes, working out quantities, seating layouts and styling. No filler.

Insights · 5 min

What size gap do you need between Chiavari chairs for a ceremony aisle?

The aisle isn’t just a walkway. It’s the first thing guests see when they sit down, the route walked at the start of the ceremony, and the space that frames every photograph taken from the front of the room. Getting the width right matters more than most people realise until they’re standing at the back... Read More

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Insights · 4 min

Do Chiavari chairs need chair covers?

No. Chiavari chairs don’t need chair covers. Here’s why the question comes up, why the answer is no, and the one situation where adding something to the chair actually works. Why the question comes up at all Chair covers exist because most function chairs are plain and need dressing. The padded banquet chairs that fill... Read More

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Wedding Chair Hire London · 5 min

How many Chiavari chairs do you need for a wedding?

The question sounds simple. It isn’t always. The total number of chairs you need depends on whether you’re having separate ceremony and reception seating, whether some chairs are reused between the two, your table configuration, and whether you want a buffer for last-minute guest additions. Work through each element below and you’ll arrive at a... Read More

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Event Chair Hire London · 4 min

How much does Chiavari chair hire cost in London?

Most chair hire companies don’t publish prices online. That creates more confusion than it needs to. Here’s an honest breakdown of what you should expect to pay, what affects the cost, and what questions to ask before you commit to any supplier. What the per-chair price actually covers The short answer is that Chiavari chair... Read More

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News · 4 min

How far in advance should you book Chiavari chairs for a wedding?

Chair hire isn't the first thing most couples think about when planning a wedding. That's understandable — venue, caterer, photographer, and florist all feel more pressing. But chairs are one of the items that can genuinely run out at peak times, and leaving it too late creates a problem that can't always be fixed with money.

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