Are Chair Covers Tacky!?

Thank you, everyone, for your comments! I think we'll bite the bullet and go with the Chiavari chairs to really finish our Italy/Tuscan theme.

Honestly if they aren't chiavari chairs then I prefer the chair cover look. Any other chair besides the white resin chairs (which are usually only used outdoors) I think ruin the ambiance.

I don't think they're tacky! I will say that the last thing I notice about a wedding is the chairs! I'm just sitting on them, so I really don't pay attention to them! If any guest cares that much about the style of chair, if they're covered or if they are chiavari, they're being a nitpicky guest

No I personally feel they bring everything together. I think it looks bad without chair covers.

I'm getting white chair covers with the black bows at my venue. I told my FH right from the beginning that I wanted chair covers because the chairs at the venue are gold with the brown/gray cushions. It's a little expensive at $7.50 a chair, but I really don't like the chairs. If they had the nice chairs I would be fine without covers.

I think that will look very!! I know chair covers or renting chairs is so expensive it's crazy. And it seems like a waste of money, but I think it's totally worth it!! You won't be sad about paying the extra for the chair covers as it will really complete your look. We were fortunate our venue had very pretty chairs that went well with our decor. But if it were anything else, I would have opted for the chair covers and bows like you.

We didn't have chair covers and just had the standard black metal folding chairs for our reception. No one cared or noticed. Maybe it's just where I'm from but I have never paid attention to the chairs, as long as I have a place to sit. If your reception is more formal, I get it. The chiavari chairs look nice but I still wouldn't break the bank over it. If you don't like the chair covers, don't feel like those are your only option. You could still dress up chairs with just a sash.

Chairs

Our wedding is on the grounds of a private Estate and the chairs we rented are just so Blah . I looked at a bunch of dif covers and I found these and loved how simple and beautiful they looked

pretty chair bows

https://rusticbridalsupply.com/collections/rustic-collection/products/vintage-jute-burlaps-with-lace-roll

I think I can even use them after the wedding for some cute DYI craft projects

I don't see chair covers being tacky at all! Sure they've been used so many times but they can still look so beautiful if it's done well! Don't be discouraged.