Why Chair Covers?

White and Champagne What's next on the list. Ahh , Chair Covers. This is a part of the wedding or event planning process that usually goes unnoticed and unaccounted for. This is unfortunate because a reception that uses chair covers will find this one of the most cost effective ways of turning a room from average to elegant and memorable .

Chair Covers today, are one of the main ingredients in the wedding ceremony and/or the reception. It must be dealt with, and with care. Chair cover rentals can range from $3.50 per chair cover with out a sash to more than $8.00. The uniqueness of this product means that 'quality' providers are usually few and far between.

On the other hand, a party planner/decorator may cost you $50 an hour or more (consultation fees) after you have already contracted for a minimum fee of several thousand dollars in services and other rental items. They are worth every penny. But, if it's an either or sceanario, you will definetly get more for your budget dollar when choosing chair covers. Understated Elegance or naked chairs and fake rose petals on your tables?

A word of caution, you may find many chair covers on the Internet below $3.00 but ... you must be very careful. You can expect to have shipping charges added (round trip), and handling charges. You, your family and friends can also expect to stay up all night ironing out the wrinkles if you choose to go this route.We have had a number of party planners and decorators that have ordered 'your' chair covers from an out of state vendor, thinking they will save themselves and you some money, then they don't show up in time for your wedding or event for various and sundry reasons. Guess who gets a last minute panic call? That's right....US!! Can we tell you that 'as a favor' to your planner or venue, that we saved your wedding? No.

Be sure that you ask to see a sample of the chair cover, sash or any specialty linen that you think you might want to rent. Once you do, make sure that the chair covers are not faded from use, no tears, no wine stains from last week's party and most of all, not a large amount of creases as if it just came from the dryer.

Just remember, you get what you pay for. If your looking for cheap, that's what you get and, that's what it looks like.

Covered Affairs Idaho will always put more time and effort into making sure that their chair covers are top notch, steamed and pressed, and that their sashes are always clean, elegant and beautiful.

So, if you go away with only one tip from this page, we hope it's that you make sure that you contact Covered Affairs Idaho to see our covers. Your wedding will be a once in a lifetime event (for most of us) and price should not be an issue. A few extra dollars may make the difference between a set of rags and a set of fine linen.