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Aimee8314
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What's With the Chair Covers?
I hate to post and run - but I've been pondering this question and I'm hoping SB will have an appropriate (or at least entertaining) answer.
Why are the "Budget Brides" so obsessed with chair covers? Every third post is about chair covers and how do I find cheaper chair covers and OMG the chairs are metal or brown or green or chipped or whatever.
please esplain.
Why are the "Budget Brides" so obsessed with chair covers? Every third post is about chair covers and how do I find cheaper chair covers and OMG the chairs are metal or brown or green or chipped or whatever.
please esplain.
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Re: What's With the Chair Covers?
Infertile, living childfree, advocating like a BOSS
Infertile, living childfree, advocating like a BOSS
DONT PRESSURE ME.
"Whatever East. You're just mad I RSVP'd "lame" to your pre-wedding sleepover."
I think the obsession with chair covers comes from the venue having icky chairs and trying to find a way to change icky chairs without shelling out a ton of money to rent other chairs.
The chairs at my venue are nice but they are black but my entire scheme is an icy white. I'm debating if its worth the cost of renting silver chairs; however, with my guest list almost doubled I'm not so sure about it anymore.
If the chairs aren't that badly noticable to begin with I think chair covers are a silly exspense. I'd rather sink that money into the bar or food, but to each their own I guess.
"Whatever East. You're just mad I RSVP'd "lame" to your pre-wedding sleepover."
[QUOTE]I like chair covers if they are tasteful and blend into the room as a whole. But when people decide that because their colors are white and bright teal that they need 165 bright teal chair covers? Ouch. If the chairs aren't that badly noticable to begin with I think chair covers are a silly exspense. I'd rather sink that money into the bar or food, but to each their own I guess.
Posted by eastunder1[/QUOTE]
=) If FI had his way the entire budget would be spent on food and alcohol. We've already upgraded to an open bar for 7 hours.....yet he wants more. I think people won't be able to walk after our reception.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What's With the Chair Covers? : =) If FI had his way the entire budget would be spent on food and alcohol. <strong>We've already upgraded to an open bar for 7 hours</strong>.....yet he wants more. I think people won't be able to walk after our reception.
Posted by aprovencher21[/QUOTE]
<u>Aprrovenchers To-Do List for Wednesday</u>
1. Go to work
2. Eat lunch
3. Add East to wedding guest list
"Whatever East. You're just mad I RSVP'd "lame" to your pre-wedding sleepover."
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What's With the Chair Covers? : Aprrovenchers To-Do List for Wednesday 1. Go to work 2. Eat lunch 3. Add East to wedding guest list
Posted by eastunder1[/QUOTE]
LOL I would but your green color does not go with my color scheme. Is it rude to demand you wear something else?
[QUOTE]I hate to post and run - but I've been pondering this question and I'm hoping SB will have an appropriate (or at least entertaining) answer. Why are the "Budget Brides" so obsessed with chair covers? Every third post is about chair covers and how do I find cheaper chair covers and OMG the chairs are metal or brown or green or chipped or whatever. please esplain.
Posted by Aimee8314[/QUOTE]
A lot of budget brides have their weddings at places like church reception halls and recreations centers- which sounds like a great way to save money. I would assume, though, that the chairs may be ugly, or just the folded metal ones. It would make sense to buy cheaper chair covers to make the venue look nicer.
"Whatever East. You're just mad I RSVP'd "lame" to your pre-wedding sleepover."
I'll wear whatever you want.
[QUOTE]You just know that somewhere in the darkest corners of etsy are formal tea koosies. Not in white, of course.
Posted by eastunder1[/QUOTE]
Oh goodie. Because if you wore white I might cry and scream "NOT ON MY DAY."
[QUOTE]I think chair covers are unnecessary and just another high maintenance wedding expense (waste of money) that people indulge in.
Posted by Nebb[/QUOTE]
Agreed. So they are basically the antithesis of a budget wedding. Which I think was the OP's point. I couldn't tell you what the chairs looked like at any wedding I've ever attended, mine included.
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What's With the Chair Covers? : Agreed. So they are basically the antithesis of a budget wedding. Which I think was the OP's point. I couldn't tell you what the chairs looked like at any wedding I've ever attended, mine included.
Posted by goheels05[/QUOTE]
Yes this.
Just call me "Brothel"
And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
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I can't stand the look of chair covers and would rather see a gray metal chair, but I suppose most people feel differently. We ended up with free chiavari chairs which was good, because otherwise we would have had to shell out extra money so it didn't interfere with the bar. The were the venue's chairs that we had to rent though, so they were cheaper than chair covers before we got them for free.
Planning/Married Biology
Some people like the look of a fully fabric covered room.
[QUOTE]My mother thought that chair covers made a room "look finished". So we're having them. Even though I don't like them. Ours came in a package with the other linens from the caterer, thank goodness. Some people like the look of a fully fabric covered room.
Posted by pirategal03[/QUOTE]
If you're not screwing over you guests to have chair covers, cool have them. But if you're going with the cash bar so that you can save the money to cover your room in fabric you're priorities are seriously messed up (it does not sound like you are screwing over your guests for the sake of chair covers so this is a general you.). If you're trying to throw a budget wedding there are much more important places to spend your money.
Just call me "Brothel"
And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
my read shelf:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What's With the Chair Covers? : If you're not screwing over you guests to have chair covers, cool have them. But if you're going with the cash bar so that you can save the money to cover your room in fabric you're priorities are seriously messed up <strong>(it does not sound like you are screwing over your guests for the sake of chair covers so this is a general you.).</strong> If you're trying to throw a budget wedding there are much more important places to spend your money.
Posted by betrothed123[/QUOTE]
Thanks for this part. ;)
[QUOTE]I'm really bummed at what the Budget Bride board turned into. It wasn't around when I was planning and I thought it was such a good idea, but really it's like the Cheap Tacky Brides board. It seems like cash bar and tiered receptions are brought up a lot over there, and if you try to correct them, they act like you just don't understanddddddddd because you had a platinum wedding or something. Um, no. I had a budget wedding, too. I just did so without being rude to my guests.
Posted by goheels05[/QUOTE]
Agreed.
Just call me "Brothel"
And betrothed, I'm disgusted with most of the comments that you have posted. I don't think I've ever read such judgmental comments in my life. I'm so lucky that the girls I speak to on theknot are nothing like you...I would've never come on here for ADVICE if I would've encountered a big a bitch as you. I genuinely feel awful for your children or your future children, and I think it would be irresponsible of YOU not to invest in their future therapy sessions starting now. Because trust me when I tell you honey, they're gonna need it. ~jcaruncho2010
my read shelf:
EDIT: Where these cute tea cozies are from - http://www.knitvana.com/category/4/13
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart." ~ Miss K ~
Like others have said, if it's something you feel passionate about and you can cover the cost of chair covers without taking something away that your guests will actually care about, then by all means, knock yourself out. There's no need to get defensive unless you are having a cash bar or serving crackers, cheese, and punch to cover the cost of them. And if your'e doing that, well, nothing you can say is going to convince the rest of us that that's not douchey.
[QUOTE]Because even if you're on a budget, you don't want ugly chairs?
Posted by brookelynpaisley[/QUOTE]
But really, bunched fabric and big tulle bows make them better?
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