Here is a guide on covering wedding place card ideas that you can use at your wedding. This will surely help avoid any confusion on where guests are seated and everyone is assured to have a seat at the reception.
The ceremony is over and now it is time to move on to the reception. The guests are usually the ones to arrive first at the venue. The first thing they do is find their assigned seats or just randomly pick any seat. But not having an assigned seat can cause a bit of a problem especially if you have a lot of guests. The best way to avoid any fuss about seating arrangements is to have a seating guide at the entrance.
This will guide the guests on where they are seated. When they have found their seat, some weddings also put place cards on the table to ensure that they are in the right seat. This is not only convenient for food servers if you are having a plated meal but also a creative way to bring everyone to their seats. It’s best to think about these cards and guides when you’re ready to purchase all of your wedding invitations, thank you cards, etc. Here are some wedding place card ideas that are unique and creative that everyone will appreciate.
Seating Guides
A seating guide, also known as a seating chart is a big area where all names are listed or written on paper with their corresponding table number. Some just list it on one whole paper or board where guest can just look for their names and proceed. While some write it on individual paper which the guest can take. Couples often add some wedding gifts on the seating guide for their guests to take home these are also known as wedding favors. Some place these gifts on the table where the guests are seated, it’s really up to the couple on what they want to do in this regard. Here are some ideas for seating guides that you can use for your reception.
Single Written Guides
Make sure this is big enough for everyone to see and look for their names. These single written seating guides are great for couples on a tight budget. You can either go handwritten or just print out the names and stick it on the boards using tape, string, pins, etc.
- Tarpaulin Print Out
- Glass Writing Board
- Corkboard
- Wooden Board
- White Board
- Canvas
- Chalkboard
- Paper
- Grass Wall
- Concrete Wall
Individually Written Guides
When you want to go the extra mile for your guests, you can write their names individually on a piece of paper or something else and lay them out on a big table. Let them find their names to take with them to their assigned seat. In this case, you will usually have one card at each table showing the table number.
Place Cards
You can either place these at the entrance for the guests to take or place them at their tables in front of their seat. You can even combine the two to make it more special and unique. Here are some great place card ideas you can use for your wedding.
Small Cards
Set of 50 for $62.50, Etsy.com
Capiz Shells
Set of 50 for $130.50, Etsy.com
Mini Flag
Downloadable file to print and cut out. $8.00, Etsy.com
Pressed Flowers
Set of 50 for $198.50, Etsy.com
Sea glass
Leaves
Set of 50 for $100, Etsy.com
Drink Stirrers
Set of 50 for $132.50, Etsy.com
Plant
Set of 50 for $62.50, Etsy.com
Tag
Downloadable file to print and cut out. $7.95, Etsy.com
Chalkboard
Great for rustic themed weddings. 100 cards for $70, Minted.com
Acrylic
Set of 50 for $81.00, Etsy.com
Laser Cut Outs
Set of 50 for $42.50, Etsy.com
Wooden Tags
Set of 50 for $57.22, Etsy.com
Tiles
Set of 50 for $137.50, Etsy.com
Stones
Set of 50 for $112.50, Etsy.com
Agate Slices
Set of 50 for $198.50, Etsy.com
Conclusion
There are a lot of unique ways to create your seating guides and place cards. You just have to have some imagination and creativity to make it look awesome. Also with the help of your friends. Every effort will be seen by the guests and they will surely appreciate that you went the extra mile to make them feel special.
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