10 Place Card Ideas You Haven’t Already Thought Of
Hoping to spice things up with your place cards? I sure do love a unique and nontraditional place card and hope you do too! Here are 10 place card ideas you haven’t already thought of that are oh so lovely!
Place Cards That Pay Homage to Your Roots
From Amorology, “For a fun spin on the traditional place card, we used wooden nesting dolls for Hanna + Will’s special Palm Springs day! Playing off of our “We are Family” theme, and Hanna’s Swedish roots the nesting dolls made the perfect one of a kind place card!”
Gorgeous Keys to the Party
Have guests make an official entrance with customized keys to the reception. Karson Butler Events designed the entire wedding around a mid-century modern theme and they keys to match.
A Wearable Favor
“For this Montana dinner, we purchased and personalized leather bracelets at a Western store and used them as napkin rings. Guests could then sport their bracelet at the event, and during the rest of the weekend at the Ranch,” says Laurie Arons Special Events. Gorgeous florals by Mindy Rice Design in wooden boxes were a perfect complement.
Shape Your Paper to Fit Your Theme
Your paper place cards don’t have to be rectangular or even a conventional shape. Get creative by having them shaped into something that fits your theme.
Tie Your Place Cards into Your Environment
“Playing to our couple being married at their family beach house we had calligraphed fish tiles as their place cards,” says Amorology.
Who Says Toys Are Just for Kids?
I love the idea of turning a childhood toy into a place card. Plus, if your wedding is in NYC then something like these adorable toy taxis from Brilliant Event Planning perfectly represent your wedding city.
Ready to Drink on the Way to the Seat
Drinkable place cards? Yes, please! A summer bride of mine with Always Flawless Productions wanted a coconut cocktail for guests to sip while finding their seats.
A Cozy Touch
Laurie Arons Special Events certainly knows how to create a unique place card with calligraphy by Written Word. She shares, “These Palo Santo bundles were tied with copper threat and tagged with the guest’s name for a natural touch in the rustic setting. But they also doubled as a little favor – when burned, the mythical wood is said to cleanse negative energy.”
Personalize Each Card with a Message
Instead of creating place cards that simple state the guest name and the table number, write a personalized note to each guest or party. It’s a sweet touch!
Give Guests a Keepsake with a Botanical Touch
Pressed flowers certainly make a lovely statement. I adore these framed place cards that have their own pressed piece of greenery.