Escort Cards & Seating Charts

The way to a smooth wedding day is to try and be the most organized. And of course the organization starts before the big day even rolls around. Trying to organize your guest by creating a seating chart can seem like the elephant in the room, when you already have so much to still sort out. However, assigned seats will help eliminate guest confusion and awkwardness when trying to find a comfortable place to sit at your reception. You don't want guest to be split up unintentionally from a date or your favorite uncle too far away form you when he's aiding you in the "father daughter dance".

Don't feel overwhelmed with the task pull in your groom or maid of honor and brainstorm. There are also plenty of programs and websites to help you create a chart (try weddingwire.com). Having a seating chart will even help the kitchen staff when it comes down to specialty entrees and place settings. You can supply your wedding coordinator with both a list of guest and a seating chart to help guide guest day of. Here are some inspiring and beautiful escort card tables. Take note of the feeling each one promotes and the flow of how the guest will move about to find their place.

Keep in mind your organization wont go unnoticed by guest when translated into a beautiful escort card table. Having amazing escort cards printed to compliment your invitations and table numbers will sure add to your wedding day decor. Many times these escort card tables play a large roll in the decoration of your cocktail hour as guest wait anxiously to see your reception venue. You can use them as a sneak peak at to the fabulous experience you have awaiting them. Some brides have even used their escort cards as a romantic breezeway leading to their outdoor wedding space. You can use floral arrangements, pictures of past family weddings or even candy to bring excitement to the area.

So be organized and neat, help your guest by assigning a seat.

Be Inspired,

-Crystal