A wedding seating chart is one sign that lists all of your guests name as well as which table they are assigned to. Typically, the seating chart is grouped by table (so Table 1, Table 2, Table 3), with the guests assigned to that table listed alphabetically. For larger weddings (100+) you will want to simply list all guests’ names alphabetically then note their table number.
With a seating chart, your guests will find their table and head straight there, eliminating the need for escort cards. This also gives your guests a sneak peak of who else is sitting at their table since everyone’s names will be listed in one spot.
Seating charts can be large displays resting on an easel, or perhaps for a smaller wedding or event, simply written on a piece of paper and framed on an entry table. What’s fun about seating charts is you can use so many different materials to write them - wood, glass, mirrors, acrylic, chalkboard, paper, canvas…the list goes on! - and they can be a really gorgeous statement piece that guests see as they enter your wedding or event reception. All of these options lend themselves really well to calligraphy! Imagine a large wood sign sitting on an easel draped in florals, with beautiful white ink modern calligraphy directing your guests where to go. Dreamy, right? You can also combine elements, such as writing each table on a small piece of paper and using a wax seal to attach it to a mirror. Need help designing your seating chart? Read about all the design considerations here.
The one thing event seating charts don’t do is tell your guests exactly which chair to sit in once they get to their table, which may or may not be important to you.
As an alternative to "nameplate", the term plaque /plak/ refers to an object affixed to a wall, door, or other surface that has an inscription or decoration on it. It is often used to identify or commemorate somebody or something.
A door plaque would be affixed to an office door and might have the name and title of the person who occupies the office. It might also identify the room. (For example "Conference Room A" or "Engineering Dept".)
A wall plaque, mounted to a wall near the door, can serve the same purpose.
Q. Are you the head of security? A. That's what the plaque on the door says.