What are table and chairs sets in the UK?

When you book a wedding venue in the UK, it often provides tables and chairs as part of the package. These are usually sold or hired as sets so that every table has the right number of chairs. You might see square tables for four, six or eight guests, long trestle tables for larger groups, or round tables for six to ten people. The chairs may be chiavari, wooden, metal or upholstered, and the tables may be covered with a cloth or left bare.

Some venues include the furniture in the hire fee, while others charge extra. You should confirm what is included in your contract before you sign. If you need special sizes, such as a table for a guest with limited mobility, ask early so the venue can arrange it.

If your venue does not supply furniture, you can hire it from a separate company. This gives you more choice of style but adds another supplier to manage. Always check that the hire company delivers, sets up and collects the furniture on the day.