When planning a wedding, you probably think about most of the big design aspects–the florals, your ceremony backdrop, the seating chart. But there are a lot of smaller details that may seem minor yet can tie your wedding vision together. One of those is your place cards. Not only do they let your guests know where they will be sitting, but they’re also the perfect finishing touch to your reception dinner table. They can even double as wedding favors! So if you’re looking for some wedding place card ideas, look no further. We’re rounding up 11 unique options that are sure to inspire.
Shop similar place cards here: Clear Reusable Acrylic Gift Tags; Personalized Acrylic Place Cards; Arch Acrylic Place Card
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If you’re opting for colorful linens, consider a transparent acrylic place card that you can place on top of the linens. This will allow you to see more of the color rather than hide it. Luckily, acrylic place cards come in a wide variety of shapes–from rectangular to hexagons to arched.
Shop similar place cards: Clear Rectangle Acrylic Place Cards; Painted Acrylic Place Cards; Gold Foil Acrylic Place Cards
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Why not combine your place cards and your favors? This can be a big money saver if you’re on a budget. Using items like these mini disco balls is a great way to mark seats and act as a little present for your guests when the night is over.
Shop similar disco balls: Mini Disco Ball Keychain; Mini Disco Ball Ornaments (24 pack); Mirrored Disco Ball Ornament
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Another great way to save some money and mark your tables is to have names printed on the menus at every seat. This is an elegant and minimalistic way to show off what food you’ll be enjoying for the evening while directing them. To maximize your savings, create your menu using a template that you can customize on your own.
Shop similar menus: Minimalist Black Wedding Menu Template; Modern Wedding Menu Template; Arched Menu Template; Midnight Minimalist Wedding Menu Template; Modern Wedding Menu Template With Guest’s Name
Shop clay place cards: Personalized Terra Cotta Saucer; Terracotta Clay Personalized Favor; Handmade Personalized Clay Name Tag
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Everyone loves edible favors. Make them food-related like these cookies, and your guests will enjoy the delicious way you helped them find their seats.
Shop moon place cards: Blue Crescent Acrylic Moon Place Card; Etched Acrylic Moon Place Card; Moon Shaped Place Card; Laser Cut Wooded Moon Place Card
Shop pressed flower place cards: Acrylic Name Place Card With Pressed Flowers; Hexagon Acrylic Pressed Floral Place Cards; Wild Flower Wedding Place Cards
Loving these wedding place card ideas but not sure how to create a seating chart? Check out these five tips for putting together the puzzle that is your reception seating chart!