Place cards can be, well, place cards (aka boring scraps of paper). Or they can be a memorable, conversation-starting element of your wedding-day decor. Help guests find their reception seats in style with one of these charming escort card ideas.
11 Creative Escort Card Ideas for Weddings (That You Haven’t Seen a Million Times)
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Published Apr 7, 2017
1. Lavender Sprigs
Fun fact: Lavender only looks delicate, but its stems are surprisingly sturdy (in addition to being lovely and fragrant).
2. Mediterranean-inspired Tiles
Bring in the feeling of the Amalfi Coast with colorful ceramic tiles—that in reality you can just get at Home Depot.
Erin Lee at The Collection
3. Mini Floral Arrangements
Fill vials with glitter and petite blooms for an enchanting escort card and wedding favor in one.
4. Greenery Garnished Lemons
Sure, you’ve seen citrus as place card accents, but have you seen citrus hugged in twine and greenery?
5. Terra-cotta Chips
Prayer hand emojis up for whomever dropped a planter and realized its fragments could make perfectly imperfect place cards. Best at a vineyard or garden wedding.
6. Simple Script Oyster Shells
Bleached oyster shells and casual calligraphy are the perfect accent for a nautical-chic nuptial.
7. Arrows
How fun are these dainty hand-painted arrows (stuck in a target) as an impromptu seating chart?
Aaron Shintaku
8. Antique Keys
For the vintage-obsessed bride, look no further than your local flea market for wedding decor details.
9. Cherry Bushels
A joyful, summery color punch (and a yummy snack for guests while they await their entrées).
10. Sea Glass
Beachcomber brides, we’ve found a beautiful use for the ocean treasures you’ve been hoarding all these years. (Or you could buy them at your local craft-supply store.)
11. Origami Paper Cranes
Symbolic yet not at all cheesy. Up and away for these love birds.
