King and Queen Chairs for a Wedding: Options, Styling and Fit

"King and queen chairs" is a search phrase, not a product line. Couples type it when they want to be seated differently from everyone else, with a chair that looks like it belongs to the royal court. There are several ways to get that look, and they are not equal in cost or fit. This guide compares the three realistic options for a Chicago wedding, shows how to space the pair at a table and explains how to style them so they photograph well.

Three ways to do it

A throne is the most dramatic. It has a high carved back and wide arms and works when the couple sits on a stage or in front of a backdrop. A Louis chair is the elegant middle: upholstered, oval and formal, but fitting at a standard table. Velvet is the softest, in colors that echo the room.

Make the pair look like a pair

The royal feel comes from contrast: the couple's chairs should be clearly different from the guest chairs, and clearly matched to each other. Use identical finishes for both, even if you add signs or flowers to personalize them.

Keep the table narrow, 24 to 30 inches deep, so the couple can see and talk to each other. A narrow table also leaves space for the chairs' arms, which are wider than a normal chair.

Where to place them

1. At the sweetheart table. The classic. See sweetheart table chair ideas for alternatives to a table.
2. On a ceremony platform. The pair sits during a reading or a cultural ritual. If it is a South Asian wedding, see South Asian wedding seating.
3. In the photo zone. A throne pair stays as a prop for portraits, away from the table.
4. At the head table. Use matching statement chairs for the couple and a different chair for the wedding party; Louis chairs for head tables shows the spacing.

Signs and decor

"Mr", "Mrs", "King" and "Queen" signs go on the chair backs or on small easels beside them. Keep the sign small, because an ornate chair already has plenty going on. Our Mr and Mrs chair signs guide covers sizes, materials and what to avoid. For florals, a single garland along the table front is enough.

Space, doorways and delivery

Statement chairs are large. Before you order, check:

• Doorway and elevator width for the delivery route.
• Stage or riser size if the chairs go on a platform.
• Floor type. Heavy chairs on a polished dance floor need felt pads, and on carpet they can tilt.
• Indoor only. Our throne, Louis and velvet chairs are all indoor chairs in the catalog.

Ask the venue where the chairs can wait before the reception, and who moves them if the couple dances and returns.

Cost: where to spend

You only need two. The difference between the cheapest option and the most expensive is a few hundred dollars at most, and the couple is in every photo. If your budget is tight, spend here and save on guest chairs, as described in wedding chair rental cost.

Plan your couple's seating

Book a free 15-minute seating call to plan the sweetheart area, or request a quote with your date and venue.