1) Pegged Names
Straying from the usual folded name cards on a table, is the fad of pegged seating charts. As seen on http://florafaunadesigns.com having individually pegged handmade name cards can be a creative way to show guests where to sit for the reception.
This idea is not only creative but allows guests to keep their pegged name cards as a keepsake of your wedding.
2) Wine/Champagne Bottle Name Cards
What better way to kick off the celebrations than with some bubbly, and why not tie this into the theme? Guests can take their first drinks into the reception room with them, and will be talking about this quirky idea long after the wedding is over. Of course this can be translated into any drink of your choosing, such as bottled homemade lemonade or a cocktail.
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3) Edible Place Cards
If wine seems too expensive, or you have many kids present, why not translate this idea onto a guest's favourite thing....food. There are many ways of doing this, either by lollies, cupcakes, jars of sweets, apples, chocolates or gingerbread shapes, but bear in mind if people are leafing through trying to find their name, it is probably more hygienic and eating-proof to provide wrapped food!
4) Sand Box Shell Escort Cards
Attaching guests' names and table number to a object which can be kept as a keepsake is a creative way of helping a theme come together.
5 The Key to Your Heart
Perfect for a vintage feel is attaching a key to the name cards, which makes it stand out from ordinary place cards. Old keys can usually be bought fairly cheaply from ebay so this idea need not be an expensive one.
6) Polaroid Place Cards
One of my favourite ideas was using a polaroid picture of the person for their name card. This creates a much more personal feel for seating chart and can add a bit of humour to the wedding, depending on which embarrassing shot you've decided to pick for them. This idea does require having polaroids of all relevant guests but photos could also be used for far flung family members who you haven't seen in the last few years!
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7) Back to School
Tailor the theme around you and your partner. This cute theme using pencils provides not only something for the guest to keep after the wedding, but also is obviously relevant for teachers getting married, and provides a personal touch on the wedding.
8) If in doubt...
...remember what it is all about. At the end of the day, the wedding is not just all about an elaborate show, it is about sharing the love you have for your partner with everyone else you love, and creating a day to celebrate this.
