Mr and Mrs Chair Signs: Sizes, Styles and Where to Hang Them

His and hers signs are a small piece of decor that appears in nearly every wedding photo. They tell guests where to look, and they are a simple way to personalize a pair of rented chairs. But they have a few practical rules: size, weight, attachment and wording. This guide covers each, with chair-by-chair advice for the Chicago couple who wants the sign to look good without damaging a rental.

Sizes that work

• Small (about 8 x 5 inches): good for slim backs such as the infinity or cross-back.
• Medium (about 10 x 6 inches): the most flexible size for upholstered and wood chairs.
• Large (about 12 x 8 inches): for large throne or high-back chairs only. On a smaller chair it dominates.

These sizes are typical of what sellers list, not a standard. Measure the chair back in your quote or ask us for dimensions.

Materials

A heavy sign on a slim chair back can tilt the chair, so choose light materials for lightweight chairs.

Wording ideas

• Classic: Mr, Mrs, Bride, Groom.
• Names: First names, or last name and date.
• Same-sex couples: Mr and Mr, Mrs and Mrs, or the names.
• Playful: King and Queen, The Boss, The Other Half.
• Cultural: Names in your family's language, or a blessing.

Keep the type large enough to read from 6 to 8 feet away. A simple script on a plain background reads better in photos than a busy design. See king and queen chairs for pairs of statement chairs.

Attaching signs to rental chairs

The most important rule: never glue, staple or nail anything to a rental chair. Use one of these:

1. Ribbon loop over the top rail of the chair, tied behind.
2. Soft clip or clothespin on a wire frame, with a piece of felt between metal and finish.
3. Easel stand on the table in front of the chair, leaving the chair untouched.
4. Hook sign designed to hang over the top rail.

Check the chair back first. Velvet and upholstered backs mark easily, so use an easel stand for those. Carved or woven backs like the cane-back have no flat surface, so a stand is better than a hanging sign.

Which chairs suit signs

• Louis medallion: use an easel on the table, not the carved back.
• Velvet dining: use a small fabric or acrylic sign hung on a ribbon, loosely.
• Cross-back: a small wooden sign hung from the top rail.
• Gold infinity: a slim acrylic sign tied with a thin ribbon.
• Royal throne: a large sign on a stand beside it.

For other chair decor, see chair back decor, florals and signs. For other sweetheart table ideas see sweetheart table chair ideas.

Plan your couple's chairs

Book a free 15-minute seating call to choose chairs that suit your signs, or request a quote with your date and venue.