Are you planning a socially distanced event or gathering? Will you be using chairs? Then this article is for you! We aim to provide a few points to consider regarding social distancing and hygiene when setting up such an event or gathering.

Chairs are clearly absolute essentials when arranging an event. Your guests will need a place to sit during speeches, ceremonies, and throughout the reception, but the types of chairs you choose can also influence your compliance with Covid19 regulations.

Where do you find chair rentals?

If you do not have a sufficient supply of chairs or if your venue does not offer chairs in-house or if you want to consider your options, the best place to look is by researching hire solution companies in your area. Once you have found a vendor you are interested in, ask if they have a showroom you can visit to check out your options in person. Considering that we are living in a pandemic, it might be safer to discuss options telephonically.

Along with chairs, most event rental specialists will provide other event rentals you might need. Think tents, gazebo, tables, table covers, etc.

Top 3 chair considerations to be Covid19 compliant and stylish if needs be.

1. How easy are the chairs to clean?

You want to consider easy to clean chairs, meaning something that you can sanitize quite easily by wiping it off. Chairs with fabrics are best avoided, plastic or wooden chairs will be easy to clean before, during, and after your gathering.

2. Can you maintain optimal distancing with your seating option?

Single, free-standing chairs will be ideal in order to effectively socially distance guests during seating. Benches on the other hand might be more of a liability when trying to create visible guides for your guests to follow. Also, the chairs that interconnect with one another to create rows are not aesthetically pleasing when separated.

3. Does the chair match the event aesthetic?

With so many chairs options available, there is surely a chair for every event. Below are three types of chairs, for three different event aesthetics and that still can successfully comply with Covid19 protocol.

• Standard plastic chair – perfect for events such as funerals or informal gatherings.
• Fold up tennis chair  – deal for semi-formal outdoor seating
• Classic banquet chair – timeless and elegant, must have for more formal events like weddings.

There you have it our 5 cents about seating and Covid19 protocol consideration for your event.

Rams Hiring Solution is a specialist in the event equipment rental field and can supply you with chairs, tents, tables, gazebos, and more. Contact us today for professional advice, quality service, and effective help.

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