The wedding place card might seem to many to be a small and inconsequential detail, but done right they can be a great and inexpensive addition to the décor and vibe of your wedding tables. The two main things to remember are to
Pick a design that complements your overall theme
Make sure you spell your guests names right!
You may already have decided to carry your wedding invitation design vibe through to the rest of your wedding stationery, but if you’re looking to mix things up slightly then we’ve written this list to help you decide what will work best for your big day. So, here’s our list of our 6 favourite place cards for your wedding table:
Classic Face
This classic place card is simple and clean and perfect for a traditional wedding event. If you’re planning an elegant affair in a posh city hotel or a marquee in the botanical gardens, then this could be perfect for your day. The typography and font colour can be customised to fit your needs as can the colour of the border, so don’t be afraid to play around and see if a little pop of red or yellow makes this the one for you. This place card is called “Classic Face”.
Mint diagonals
If you’re getting married in summer and have decided on a fun colour palette containing mint greens and other summery hues, then this place card would suit your vibe perfectly. Reminiscent of the seaside, it would also match a wedding by the water and will add a subtle pop of colour to the table and thus limit your need for too much further décor. This place card design is called “Mint Diagonals”.
One Little Pineapple
Hosting a wedding abroad somewhere topical? Or simply just love the tropical vibe? Then this could be the personalised name card design for you. Nothing quite says ‘white sand beaches and turquoise oceans’ like a pineapple motif. Your guests will be dreaming of a pina colada and sex on the beach, the cocktail that is. This wedding table place card is called “One Little Pineapple”.
Big Copper
If metallics are in your wedding colour palette then this is the perfect place card for you. The thick copper coloured border will add colour and depth to your place setting and will look stunning next to golds, silvers and rose golds. The metallic wedding colour palette is perfect for a winter wedding where deeper hues and are often popular. This personalised place card is called “ Big Copper”.
Falling foliage
If you’re getting married in the autumn, then this is the perfect fall inspired place card for you. The rustic orange on a pastel pink background will bring vibrance to the table and will look particularly beautiful next to seasonal blooms in similar shades. As its unlikely in autumn that you will be hosting a wedding outdoors, it’s a nice touch to bring the best parts of the season inside with you. This place setting card is called “Falling Foliage”.
A Little Heart
Simple and super sweet, this place card would work for most weddings regardless of the theme or season. The delicate little red heart adds a hint of colour on to the thick plush white card and will give your table an extra sense of sweetness. Don’t forget, you can fully customise the font and colour of the words so experiment a little with the different options to find the perfect blend for you. This wedding name card is called “A Little Heart”.