If you’re looking for a quick and simple way to make your next event unique, think outside the chair and consider your options when it comes to seating. Here are 4 ideas to get you started.

1. Benches for your wedding ceremony seating.
Instead of setting up rows of chairs, cut the work in half by using benches to line the aisle. Besides the convenience of the setup, benches can create a completely different vibe for your wedding ceremony. Our Norden Benches bring in a rustic feel, especially when your ceremony is outdoors. Or you can opt for the Cross Roads Benches, which give your ceremony a much more vintage look.

2. Matching benches and chairs for dining tables.
Our Felicity collection includes a Dining Chair as well as a Bench. Consider using both at one table, or alternate between benches and chairs at each table. The matching set will keep a cohesive look at large parties or weddings, while still giving guests the lasting impression of a creative and unique event!

3. Settee at the sweetheart table.
We have several settees that work well as a single stand-out piece behind a sweetheart table. The Banquette gives your table a very grand and elegant look, while the Velvet Otter Settee is a bit more subtle and romantic. Using a settee at your sweetheart table is also a great excuse to get close with your new husband or wife and snuggle up in a comfy seat during the toasts.

4. Unique pieces for photoshoots.
If you’re not too excited about the typical family-members-standing-in-a-row-smiling pictures, consider renting a piece of furniture that can serve as a centerpiece for your photos. Our Antoinette Round is a very photogenic option with cushioned seats on all sides, so your photographer can get every angle! This simple detail can greatly improve the dynamic of your family portraits and add some interest.

Products pictured: Norden Bench, Market Lights, Felicity Dining Chair, Felicity Ivory Bench, Greyson Lanterns, Empire Glasses, Linen White Table Drape, Enchanted Overlay, Banquette, Sprinkle Blush Table Drape, Black and White Check Dance Floor, Antoinette Round, Color Changing LED light.