The Seating Chart Alternative to Escort Cards

Every bride is looking for cute and creative ways to tell their guests what table they are sitting at. There are tons of ways to do this, the most popular being escort cards. Today’s idea breaks out of the box and gets creative is escort card display boards. Instead of the traditional way of having an individual card for every guests, this lovely idea instead has guests names written under what table they are sitting. This seating chart idea not only saves table space and possibly even a linen cost, it also cuts down costs on escort card costs. A Win, Win!

Here are some of my favorites!

Get an old window pane and a chalk marker and voila!

Don’t forget to put something behind the windows such as a solid cloth of board so the names are easier to see.

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Another Idea is to paint wood or any creative surface you can think of with chalkboard paint and write the names or just use a chalkboard. Both have their own loveliness.

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You can also display frames for your seating chart. This allows creativity with the shape and size of the frame and where you can display it.

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This is a photo from one of my weddings in 2011. The bride took white photo frames and frames different patterned fabric in her colors. They she mounted them all on plywood covered in fabric. It was such a darling addition to cocktail hour. Photo Source: Anita Roach

This is a photo from my phone for a wedding I did in 2012. We framed the seating charts and displayed them on rose petals with floating candles behind. It was fabulous.

You can also write them on mirrors which also allows plenty of room for uniqueness on the mirror that you choose.

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This last idea is amazing. Using a scroll on a tree. It is whimsical, creative and can be a perfect addition to an outdoor wedding or garden themed wedding.