Q. I’m having second thoughts about the chairs at our reception venue, and need to find some great covers fast! Can you suggest some local vendors?
A. An Elegant Affair in Story City (AlwaysanElegantAffair.com) will set up and collect their decorations before and after the ceremony -- definitely a plus if you’re feeling maxed out! They have a great selection of table linens, centerpieces, and lighting options. Or for a quick DIY cover, cut a long rectangular piece of fabric as wide as your chairs and equal to the length from top to bottom, plus the length from seat to top, leaving a two-inch margin on all sides for hemming. Using your chair as a guide, fold the fabric face-side to face-side over the chair so it drapes over the back and top of the chair. Pin it around three sides, and use a sewing machine to stitch around the edges. Flip the cover right side out -- it should fit perfectly over the chair back. Then simply add a fabric or tulle bow in a contrasting color as a final touch.
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