Wedding Chairs Cornwall

Chairs are an integral part of your wedding styling. Break the mould with these super-chic options

We implore you: don't overlook your wedding chairs. It's all too easy to spend hours deliberating over the colour of your napkins and the font for the table names - and then settle for the bland chairs gathering dust at your reception venue, which, let's face it, have seen better days. "The wrong chairs can really let down a wedding scheme," says wedding stylist, Elle Winsor-Grime of Inspire Hire (inspire-hire.co.uk). "Get it right, and your chairs will create a stunning visual impact, lifting the whole look of your wedding."

With such a wide choice of seating options - not to mention chair dressing ideas - now available to the modern couple, it seems a shame to spend your wedding day seated at a lacklustre number. While the sheer choice might feel bewildering at first, look for a style that complements both your venue and wedding aesthetic and you can't go wrong.

Stargazey Wedding Decor Hire, EJL Photography

Available from Inspire Hire, the Ghost chair, designed by Philippe Starck, combines a regal shape with a sleek, contemporary vibe. "These chairs are hugely popular for weddings as they work so well with virtually every style - from glamorous to seaside chic," explains Elle. "They are hard-wearing, comfortable and look really stunning when set up together." What's more, add a Decal sticker and they can easily be personalised with a monogram or motif of your choice.

From modern design to vintage craftsmanship, the range of wooden chairs from Stargazey Wedding Decor Hire (stargazeyweddingdecorhire.co.uk) is similarly versatile. "We break the mould from tradition and have got creative with mismatched bespoke hand-painted vintage chairs," explains Samantha Skinner, the creative vision behind the hire and styling company. "If you are looking for a way to add colour, these chairs offer an alternative to chair covers and a sash."

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Stargazey Wedding Decor Hire, Enchanted Brides

Ranging from wheel back and bentwood to Penny styles, the charming chairs look fresh from a farmhouse kitchen - albeit a very stylish one. They are available in waxed wood, white and a spectrum of soft blues, greys and purples. There's also upholstered chairs as well as wooden folding chairs - available in both waxed wood and white - which look striking together.

"Choosing just one colour works with a more formal setting, but mixing two colours is a very popular choice," advises Samantha. "The favourite for 2016/2017 is a combination of white and greys. Why not add a pop of colour, such as a blue or purple for the bride and groom's chairs or the chairs at the end of trestle tables?"

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Stargazey Wedding Decor Hire, Craig Mitchell

While mixing works brilliantly for creating an eclectic look, if you're going all-out for rustic, then Samantha advises sticking to the natural waxed styles. "The natural waxed chairs are perfect for a truly rustic setting - you can even combine them with hay bale seating."

And you might even go bespoke for a super-personal touch. "We love restoring beautiful vintage chairs back to life, which means we can help couples with mixing colours, styles and shapes to create their own bespoke wedding chairs for the ceremony or the wedding breakfast," says Samantha.

Consider creating cosy seating spots for other parts of the day, too. "Our Bubble Club sofas and armchairs can be used both indoors and outdoors," says Elle. "Create a stylish place for guests to relax during the celebrations."

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