Unique Place Card Ideas

Many people don't know the difference between an escort card and a place card. An escort card. Escorts Cards are essentially cards with a guests name and table number printed. Once the guest knows what table they are seated at, Place Cards are then found at their appropriate seat. 

Place cards are not very common actually. Usually, only very formal or black tie events provide place cards and they literally dictate the place you will be sitting. The hosts have taken it upon themselves to place you at a seat at your assigned table. 

It's very important to match your place cards to your decor as you want them to blend in with your table setting. You can get very creative with your place cards, even making them your wedding favor. 

Here are some unique place card ideas that we love:

Best of 2014: Escort Card Tables

As we continue to look back on a super successful year and look back at all our photos we just had to share some of our favorite escort card tables from 2014.

We love the thought and creativity that goes into making each one of these creations unique and different.

Writing Escort Cards

Organizing seating arrangements and trying to decide where guests should sit and with whom can be overwhelming for any couple. Escort cards are very helpful to both you and your guests. They help organize your tables and direct guests where to sit during the reception. If you are unfamiliar with escort card etiquette, it may seem a bit confusing. Here are some things to keep in mind when filling out your escort cards:

- Create an alpha guest list by last name, then first and include how many people in the party and what table they are seated at. This will help organize the guest list and you can check your escort cards against this list.

- Begin working on the escort cards at least two weeks before the event so you are not rushed and overwhelmed with other wedding details.

-Keep families and guests together. Do not list guests individually on separate escort cards, unless they are seated at different tables.

For Example:

Mr. & Mrs. John & Jane Smith (& Family)

Table _____

Not:

Mr. John Smith

Table_____

Mrs. Jane Smith

Table_____

-Do not fill in the table numbers right away. We suggest you do this closer to the event in case there are any last minute table changes.

- When you are done filling out the escort cards, check to make sure they are in alphabetical order and hand them over to your event planner. Just be sure to inform her of any changes.