Once you’ve chosen your wedding date, booked your dream venue, and found a wonderful officiant, many of the remaining elements are all focused on the details. But those details, big or small, are so important! They are what will infuse personality into your big day, creating a true representation of you and your partner and your bond.
If you’re planning a sit-down dinner for your reception, one of the key details to consider is place cards. While tiny, these little cards will help guests find their seats to settle in for a wonderful meal. And there are so many options for making them your own.
If you’re hoping to go the DIY route for some of your wedding details and décor, place cards are a great item to add to the list. There are so many simple ways to handcraft cards, along with displaying them in or on a clever vessel to match your overall aesthetic.
As with any DIY wedding detail, be sure you have the bandwidth to add this project to your plate. The last thing you want to do is add wedding-related stress! Don’t be afraid to ask for help with this type of project, or even make a night of it by getting your wedding party together for an afternoon
of crafting. For some place card options, it may be best to ask another person to help with the handwriting if you like their penmanship better.
Below, find 12 DIY wedding place card ideas for your big day.
We're of the mindset that your wedding's seating assignments can never be made too clear. That's why we're big fans of having both escort cards (or a seating chart) and place cards. The former are set somewhere away from your reception tables, while the latter mark each person's place setting at the table. Having both makes it nearly impossible for celebrants to struggle with locating their spot. If that's not reason enough, however, consider the design possibilities. Seating cards and place cards provide you with two additional opportunities to impress attendees with your décor or theme.
Here, we've highlighted some of our favorite ideas for unique wedding place cards. While stationery is obviously included, it isn't your only option. As you'll see ahead, paper goods are just one great choice for the items. Alternatives include calligraphed leaves, wooden cutouts, fresh fruit, and plenty of other original goods. Really, you can use anything that you'd like to help your celebrants get seated. All you need to do is write their names on (or stick them to) whatever you opt to use. As long as they're personalized to serve their purpose, the specifics are entirely up to you. We encourage you to get creative and hopefully, this inspiration will fuel your brainstorming session.
Love the look of these calligraphed agate pieces, which were planned by Revel Wedding Co.? They're just one of the many great possibilities for your celebration. Click through to see even more before deciding how you'll guide your own attendees on the big day.