The Best and Most Unique Wedding Place Card Ideas to Elevate Your Table Decor
Wedding place cards are primarily used to serve a purpose, to direct people to their correct seats at your event. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be just as beautiful or as unique as the rest of your table decor! If you have assigned seating you will need place cards, although it can be helpful to use a seating chart alongside the place cards so guests have an overview of where they’re seated.
When planning your wedding, you will most likely think about the larger design aspects first such as the flowers, or the color scheme. But there are a lot of smaller details that help to tie in a wedding theme perfectly together - table setting decor included. As well as being beautiful additions to your table setting decor, your place cards can also double up as wedding favors for your guests to keep as a souvenir of their day!
From traditional name cards to modern acrylic signs, you definitely don’t need to be bored when it comes to picking your perfect place cards for your wedding. There are options out there for every style of wedding! When it comes to looking at wedding place card options, think about what will match well with your wedding venue, as well as the logistics and overall feel of your day. For example, if you are having an outdoor wedding, you need to make sure they’re sturdy enough that they won’t blow away if it’s breezy. Think about all the plan for the whole table and style of the decor, to make sure they’ll tie in well.
You’ll also want to make sure that the font pairings and color palette match the rest of your wedding decor and tablescape. The fonts should be the same on the place cards, menu cards, bar menu, seating chart, table number and all other wedding signage, as they will all likely be seen next to each other.
So if you’re looking for some wedding place card inspiration, here are some of the best, and most unique, ideas that will really elevate your table decor!
Coaster PLACE CARDS
The perfect way to combine a drinks coaster, a place card and a wedding favor for your guests - bespoke personalized wedding coasters!
Minimalist & Modern PLACE CARDS
If your wedding theme is all about sleek, modern and minimal style, then carry that through to your place cards.
Curved Boho PLACE CARDS
Perfect for the ultimate boho wedding, I imagine these beautiful curved boho style place cards paired with pampas grass, dried palms and a muted color palette. Mix up the table setting decor with place cards in multiple colors, that all compliment each other.
Colorful & Arty Place Cards
Add some joy and fun to your table setting decor with these arty handpainted quirky place cards. Get creative with paints and make your own, each one will be individual and unique in different styles and colors.
Laser Cut Name Tag
Create completely unique name tags for each guest at your wedding with these beautiful laser cut wooden place cards. This style can work perfectly with a rustic, boho or even elegant traditional wedding theme. It’s easily styled and paired with the rest of the table decor.
Special Paper & Silk Ribbon Tags
For that less is more style but with a real added touch of luxury, a beautiful handmade or special paper paired with a silk ribbon is the ultimate choice. This is a real elegant, timeless style that works beautifully on a classic style tablescape with rose florals and traditional glassware.
CALLIGRAPHY PLACE CARDS
The most classic of all wedding signage designs, hand-calligraphed place cards for your wedding table decor are elegant and timeless. Choose from either tented cards, or flat paper tags. You can even have the caliigraphy design on colored or brown paper, or using a colored or gold ink.
Stone/Pebble PLACE CARDS
If you want to try your hand at DIY’ing your own placecards then try with stones or pebbles, using beautiful writing or calligraphy. This is a great idea if you want the tablesetting to be quite organic, as stones vary in size and color. This is a perfect idea for an outdoor garden wedding.
Pine Cone Holder & Card Tag
This style is just perfect for a rustic, barn style wedding, or a wedding in the fall or winter to incorporate the seasons into your special day. It’s also another one that’s easy to DIY and adds a really unique touch to the table.
Oyster Shell Placecards
Bring the coastal or nautical theme to your table with these beautiful pearlescent oyster shell placecards. Hand panted and personalized with your guests' names, each oyster shell will be completely unique.
Pressed Flower Place Cards
Made from real pressed flowers, these place cards are totally unique and would add a real special something to your tablescape. And what a gorgeous gift for your guests to take home after the wedding!
Which one will you be using for your wedding? I would love to know your favorite! Please share with me. If you would like to create your own bespoke wedding stationery and table numbers, I am now offering calligraphy and signage services. You can find out more here.