Whatever event you’re planning we have the perfect venue for hire. Whether it’s an elegant wedding reception in a country house or spectacular ceremony in iconic city centres, we’re there for you every step of the way. From corporate events in grand spaces to birthday parties, from award ceremonies to intimate anniversary dinners or cocktails for 1,000 at a gala dinner, at PH Hotels our unique spaces are some of the most spectacular venues for hire in the UK. With a dedicated team of event planners and wedding co-ordinators, banqueting and front of house staff and highly skilled chefs from our Tempus Bar & Restaurants, the PH Hotels team works tirelessly to ensure your special event is perfect. Thinking of holding your big day at one of our stunning hotels? to learn how you could win a spa break for two with our #WeLoveALoveStory competition! To find out more or to book please call 0844 980 8054 or complete our RFP form online.Take a look at our simple guide to wedding chair shapes and terminology to see which wedding chairs will suit your style

When booking your wedding venue, it’s important to pay attention to the chairs in the reception and ceremony room. It could be that they don’t match your wedding theme at all and you need to look at changing them. Image Credit: Boris and Betty Our editor Caroline Hendry explains how import wedding chairs were when choosing her own wedding venue: “Much to my fiancé’s dismay, wedding chairs were a big thing for me when choosing our venue, they can really transform the look of a room and play a big role in photos of your wedding reception. I did a lot of research on the cost of wedding chair hire and was pleasantly surprised to see it wasn’t as costly as I expected.” If your dream venue doesn’t happen to have the perfect chair style for your big day, don’t let this put you off from booking as wedding chairs are easy to hire and not as expensive as you might think! You also have the option of decorating your chairs with fabric and beading. We spoke to Kate Mumme from Debra Mai Weddings as we look at some of the most common types of wedding chair and help you know your chiavari from your ghost chair.

Sometimes referred to as Tiffany or Camelot chairs, chiavari wedding chairs are a stylish alternative to the standard wedding venue chair. If you want to give your chiavari chairs some added sparkle then you can decorate with beading or ribbon. Kate explains “These are extremely popular for weddings as they come in a range of different colours and finishes. Whether you want glamorous gold chairs or rustic looking lime wash, you’ll be sure to find the perfect colour of chiavari chair to suit your wedding.” Image Credit: Saltmarshe Hall If you have chosen to have an outdoor wedding ceremony or an outdoor wedding venue then folding garden chairs are a great option for a more relaxed wedding vibe – they are also perfect for festival weddings. Kate suggests making them stand out by changing the seat pad to add a pop of colour. Image Credit: The Flower Bird If you have a larger budget when it comes to hiring your wedding chairs, why not consider elegant French chairs?

“French chairs are beautiful and can be brought in to transform the look of any wedding venue,” says Kate. Discount Laminate Flooring Kansas City“If they’re out of budget, consider only using them on the top table, with chiavari chairs for everyone else.”Second Hand Cast Iron Bathtubs Sale Image Credit: Morden HallNike Football Shoe Bag India Transparent wedding chairs, commonly known as ghost chairs, are ideal for a contemporary feel at your wedding. “These are great if you have chosen a modern wedding venue that has really dramatic light,” explains Kate. Image Credit: South Place Hotel Similar to the Tiffany chair, the Versailles or Opera chair is elegant but with more rounded edges.

They are great for a more sophisticated wedding day and won’t distract from your elegant décor. Image Credit: The Forge If you’re having a rustic wedding, or a laid back wedding with long tables, why not consider rustic benches? It takes away the formal air and gets your guests close together! This can also be a great option if you are serving a wedding barbecue or a buffet style meal as if feels much less formal. Image Credit: Meg and Lee's Real Wedding Why not forget formal chairs completely and have your guests seated on hay bales? This is a perfect look for an outdoor wedding or will work beautifully with a rustic wedding venue. Image Credit: Mike Plunkett Photography These are what a venue will typically provide, and you can dress them up with chair covers and sashes to match your colour theme if they stand out. If you’re not a fan of them. Kate advises that “the cost of a chair cover can sometimes work out more expensive than a lime wash chiavari chair, so consider opting for a nicer chair rather than covering them up.”

For a quirky wedding look, why not mismatch your wedding chairs? This works well in a relaxed vintage or rustic themed wedding day and stops everything feeling too matchy-matchy. Image Credit: Bouquets and Bunting Top Tips for Hiring Your Wedding Chairs Make sure the transport of the chairs is included in your initial quote to avoid any unexpected costs Triple check your final numbers – you don’t want to end up a chair short! Get the most for your money by using your chairs in the ceremony room and then arranging for them to be transferred to the reception If you are looking for other ways to transform your wedding venue then browse some of our favourite DIY wedding centrepiece ideas. A Wedding Colour Scheme for Every SeasonWEDDINGSInspiring our brides is what we are about - using swathes of luxurious fabrics, textures, lighting and our expertise, we create a unique, stylish setting for your wedding. CORPORATE EVENTSDare we say it, from awards ceremony's to Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory themed evenings, we are experts in creating a unique setting.

OCCASIONS/PARTIESFrom a 21st Birthday to a Golden Wedding anniversary, we can style to suit all ages to make sure your big celebration is one to remember. Welcome to Creative Cover Hire we are venue dressers with a difference. As a family run business with 30 years experience in the soft furnishings industry we understand how your event needs to create a lasting impression for you and your guests. Many of our design specialists have been with Creative Cover Hire since the very start and have seen the business grow to what it is today. Their specialist knowledge of how to dress venues is second to none and they will make your wedding or bespoke event a day to remember. We love to hear your ideas and help you bring them to life, and with our vast array of venue dressing options and accessories, we can offer you those personal touches that can make such a difference to your day. Whether you are arranging a wedding reception, corporate event, family celebration or a party, when you first contact us our aim is to make sure that we listen to your plans, offer you expert advice and that we provide you with a vision of how your event could be.

That vision may include our beautiful tailor made Wedding chair covers and sashes, chiavari chairs, fairy light backdrops, stunning ceiling drapes, pristine linen, table runners, aisle carpets, table accessories, the list goes on! Our specialist team will take you through the variety of options available to you and help your ideas become a reality. With a blend of artistry, expertise and experience, the Creative Cover Hire design team will ensure that your event goes to plan. On the day of your event we will travel to your venue and make sure that everything is in place and that the finished result is perfect. We will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and to make sure that your event lives up to your expectations and delivers a memorable day for you and your guests. Based in Preston, Lancashire we cover the whole of the North of England, including Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, North Wales and parts of the Midlands. We also cover the whole of Lancashire including Chorley, Blackpool, Preston and Burnley.