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If you’re feeling extra creative, below you’ll find 20 unique escort card ideas that will not only help direct guests at your wedding but also add to the aesthetic of your special day.

By MINTED , Last Updated: October 11, 2023 6 minute read

First things first: what’s the difference between a place card and an escort card? While both are meant to help guide guests on your big day, place cards designate specific seats for guests. For sit-down receptions, a place card can also indicate which meal guests are receiving without interrupting any conversation.

Think of escort cards as the more casual option that helps guide guests to a pre-assigned table, but gives them the freedom to choose their seat. Leaving escort cards arranged on a welcome table is perfectly acceptable. But, if you’re feeling extra creative, below you’ll find 20 unique escort card ideas that will not only help direct guests at your wedding but also add to the aesthetic of your special day.

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20 unique escort card display ideas

1. attached to a straw.

Planning to serve signature cocktails at your reception? Why not start the evening off right by advising wedding guests to pick up a straw which will have their escort card attached to it. If you are having a tropical beach wedding , you could use bright fluorescent straws, or even attach the card to drink parasails.

2. Attached to Succulents

Purchase little terra cotta pots or tins to match your wedding color scheme and pot your succulents. In each pot, place an escort card attached to a toothpick. You can also use a clothespin to fasten the card. These are perfect for an elegant garden wedding and can double as a wedding favor ! When guests sit down at their table, it’ll add some extra greenery, too.

3. Attached to a Lollipop Stem

Find lollipops that are in your wedding colors and attach your escort cards with a coordinating bow. Lollipops are naturally cheery and playful and are perfect for a modern spring or summer wedding . Finish this escort card display idea off by placing all the lollipops upright in a bed of moss or a strip of grass for a secure and upright display that’s as pretty as it is useful.

4. Hanging From a Vine

Perfect for a rustic wedding , try hanging a long piece of greenery between two trees or in a door frame. You may want to ask your florist to create something or you can turn the idea into a fun DIY project. We like a combination like eucalyptus and fir for contrast. Along the vine, use mini clothespins to pin the escort cards in place. Alternatively, attach vines to hang down from a branch or a frame and pin your wedding stationery that way.

5. Attached to a Christmas Tree

If you’re having a holiday winter wedding , think about wedding escort card ideas that tie in with the season. One option is to creatively use a Christmas tree as a way to display them. Use a variety of paper and ribbon colors to assemble your cards, which will make the tree more colorful. Alternatively, have silver or gold ornaments made with each guest’s name and table number on them. It will be fun for guests to look for their names while taking in the scent of pine. They can then keep the ornament for their own tree at home!

6. Attached to a Pinboard

Pinboards are used often at weddings (to display photo collages, messages from guests, etc.) but there are a million and one ways to make them unique. If you’re looking for a modern look, order a collection of flat leather squares in a color that matches your wedding theme. Have a calligrapher write each guests’ name and table number assignment in gold or silver font atop each leather square. Pin up the leather cards in a pattern that is geometric and photo-worthy.

The Love Birds by Morgan Ramberg

Shade Garden by Robin Ott

Blend by Sarah Lenger

Forever Intertwined by Lindsay Stetson Thompson

7. Hanging From a Chandelier

Perfect for a formal or traditional wedding, your guests will be surprised and delighted when they see that the chandelier doubles as an escort card display, where the crystal droplets are etched with seating assignments. This by far has to be one of the most glamorous escort card ideas on our list.

8. Geodes On a Wall

If you’re having a bohemian-themed wedding , chances are you’re bringing in some celestial elements. So what better way to lead people to their tables than with geodes that have their names and table number engraved in them? Select pieces that match your wedding colors and display them creatively on a wooden wall decorated in greenery as an added statement piece.

9. In A Bed of Sea Glass

If you’re having a beach wedding , try tying the theme in with your escort cards too. Find an elegant try or trough and fill it with sea glass. Next, line up the escort cards in the pebbles of smooth glass. This makes for a beautiful and dramatic display in addition to being a functional piece for guests to locate their seating arrangement for dinner.

10. Nestled in a Pinecone

For couples who love the outdoors and are having a woodsy wedding, nestle your escort cards to stand up in pine cones. Place them on a table covered in a rustic woolen blanket or cloth to really add to the look. If you’re having your wedding in the winter , you can make your pine cones appear dusted with snow by brushing them with hodge-podge and then covering them with Epsom salt!

11. Tucked in Luggage Tags

If you’re a jet-setting duo, hosting a destination wedding , or have friends coming from near and far, incorporate a travel theme into your wedding. Wedding escort card ideas like wrapping their table assignment information in a custom-made luggage tag are both fashionable and functional! The loop on the luggage tag also makes it easy to hang them from a pinboard or from strings on a wall.

12. As a Cocktail Flag or Champagne Flag

Planning a fairy tale event by the sea? A nautical-themed wedding is beautifully inspired by different aspects of sailing, including the sails themselves. Escort display ideas for a nautical wedding include name tags shaped like sails resting in champagne glasses. This treatment encourages guests to pick up a drink and take it to their table for the first toast. Consider choosing one of your wedding colors to be displayed as the primary flag color.

13. Pinned to a Bed of Flowers

If the wedding setting is glitz and glam, then make the escort card display a jaw-dropping statement of elegance. Use a large ornate gilded frame covered in flowers and pin the escort cards into the bed of flowers for a beautiful statement. Your florist will be able to suggest the perfect wedding flowers to use and help piece together the look.

14. Aligned on Notched Wooden Log

If you are inspired by natural elements, consider featuring your escort cards cut into tree branches with exposed bark. Draw from the locale of your wedding when deciding which wood to use. For a Colorado wedding, limbs from an aspen tree can remind guests of their location. Mango wood or koa wood would compliment a Hawaiian wedding. From a sustainability standpoint, look to only feature wood and limbs that have naturally fallen.

15. Attached to Figurines

Add a level of playfulness to your wedding with added details like these. Punch a hole in your escort cards and loop a piece of colorful string that matches your wedding colors through it. On the other side, connect the card to a small animal figurine. This escort idea works great for a whimsical wedding, where there are some elements of fairy-tale and wonderland. Use figurines of small woodland creatures and perhaps some made-up animals too. Spray paint them gold or silver to add a level of shine to the display.

Bianca by Jessica Williams

Gallery by Lindsay Megahed

Fancifully by Everett Paper Goods

Botanical Arches by Kelly Schmidt

16. Hanging From Bottles

These escort cards are perfect for a vintage Great Gatsby-style wedding . Reference the art-deco look by arranging a bunch of bottles of varying sizes and colors. Consider perfume bottles, mini liquor bottles with great details, and antique medicine containers. Punch holes in your escort cards and loop string or lace through each one so you can hang the escort card around the neck of the bottle. Arrange the bottles on a table covered in a geometric pattern.

17. Tucked In Baskets of Seasonal Fruit

If you’re planning a barn wedding or one that’s out in the country, a simple and beautiful way to display escort cards is by finding an antique chest of drawers and filling it with containers of cherries, strawberries, or grapes. From there stick escort cards in each container. Try and pick up the fruit at a local farm or roadside stand, which will give your guests a taste of the local crops. Not only is it colorful and bright, but it’s also creative and inexpensive.

18. Placed In Wine Corks

For breathtaking vineyard weddings, try incorporating wine into the escort card display by cutting a slit in wine corks and sliding escort cards into the gap. Lined up in rows on a table, the escort cards will look elegant and tie in perfectly with the theme of the day.

19. Attached To a Pumpkin

Autumn weddings are beautiful for many reasons, including the seasonal colors. Pumpkins are a cheery way to attract guests to an escort card table and attaching escort cards to the top of the pumpkin stems is a cute look. As guests arrive at their tables, the pumpkins will add another layer of decoration to the table, too.

20. Resting In a Library Card Catalog

Find a vintage card catalog and fill some of the drawers with flowers and others with escort cards. This idea can work for so many wedding themes! It is darling, sweet, and also versatile enough to be modern and moody. Don’t be surprised if this display idea receives some compliments.

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18 Absolutely Stunning Wedding Escort Card Ideas

Create a clever display to get the party started.

Molly Allen is a previous bakery owner with expertise in wedding orders, as well as a former event planner. She is now a freelance writer focused on lifestyle, travel, and food and beverage.

photo by lauren fair

If you’ve carefully crafted a seating chart for your reception dinner, then escort cards are an important piece of the puzzle. Escort cards direct wedding guests to their specific table. At that point, they may find a place card with their name on it, or they’re free to choose their own seat. But just like any other key wedding detail, there are so many ways to arrange these placards in order to set up a beautiful escort card display. It may be a chart, but it certainly doesn’t need to be boring!

“As with any and all wedding design elements, it’s important that your escort card display be a cohesive addition to the overall aesthetic,” says Becca Atchison, founder and creative director of Rebecca Rose Events . “Don’t be afraid to have a lot of fun with this, as the interactive nature of an escort card display can be such a fun highlight of the guest experience.”

Meet the Expert

Becca Atchison is the founding partner and creative director of Rebecca Rose Events , a full-service wedding planning company based in North Carolina.

The options for putting together a clever escort card display are pretty much endless. “Anything that can be personalized with a name can serve as an escort card. It’s also okay to ditch the ‘card’ and focus on a more interesting tangible item that will double as a gift,” says Atchison.

But as you’re determining the ideal escort card display, it’s also essential to consider just how it will be set up in your reception space . “It’s important not just to focus on the cards or items themselves, but also the broader background or surroundings,” adds Atchison. “If you use a wall, furniture piece, or table to set up an interesting display, make sure it will look fabulous on its own and serve a purpose, or be able to be swiftly removed, once all the escort cards are removed.”

Materials for escort card displays can be found through rental suppliers or even craft stores if you’re planning to go the DIY route. However, Atchison strongly suggests bringing in expert help for this part of the planning process and the day-of execution. “A great escort card display is well worth it, but the truth is that it may take many hours and some engineering expertise to make sure that it is set up beautifully in a way that is both safe and secure,” she says. Because escort card displays often stand on their own or hang, they require collaboration between a professional designer, florist , stationer, and rental supply company. After all, it is one of the most prominent elements that will welcome your guests to your reception and truly make a statement.

Ready to discover options for your big day? Below, find 18 awe-inspiring escort card ideas to get the planning started.

Raise a Toast

Photo by Gretchen Gause

Kicking off your dinner reception with a toast is a classic addition to the celebration. Establish a structure, such as a large shelf, and pour your favorite champagne. Add a marker to each glass to let guests find their table.

Feature Fresh Fruit

photo by Jana Williams Photography

What if you handed out a little treat? We love this clever idea! Baskets of fresh strawberries are paired with escort cards for the sweetest display.

Give Useful Gifts

Photo by Chris & Ruth Photography

Escort cards can absolutely double as favors, and this display certainly offered something useful! Especially if you're planning a destination wedding, this is the perfect fit. Use luggage tags for guests to find their table and keep their cards with them when they head home.

Make It Bloom

Photo by Amanda k photography

Hosting an outdoor garden party ? Go for blooms! These escort cards featured bespoke floral illustrations, and on the table, there's an abundance of beautiful baby's breath and other white flowers to make a statement.

Go Tropical

Photo by Bruno Rezza

Give your guests something to sip to kick off the reception. We love these fun coconut cups, marked with the name of each guest. Serve up a cocktail, or even hydrate with coconut water, as the perfect addition to a tropical or beach wedding .

Feature Favorite Photographs

Photo by Larissa Cleveland

Want to make your display ultra-personal? Use polaroids ! This personalized display featured a photo of each guest or family member. Guests found their photos with the couple to be able to find their seats.

Make It Modern

Photo by Abby Jiu Photography

Planning a modern wedding? Choose an escort card display to match. This structure was created to stand alone, with black chairs against a white background for stunning contrast.

Go Bold With Citrus

This is such a sweet and simple idea, but it certainly pops! Choose vibrant citrus such as clementines, lemons, or limes. Attach calligraphed scrolls with a pin for a fun, colorful option.

Share Scented Candles

Photo by corbin gurkin ; planning and design by rebecca rose events

Escort card-meets-favor? We're all about it. Something sweet and simple like a candle can be a lovely gift for your guests. Include their names and table numbers and arrange the custom candles on a beautiful display table.

Play With Petals

photo by Kaley from Kansas

If you prefer a hanging escort card display, a white scroll with black lettering is lovely on its own. But to make a splash, why not add florals to the mix? These hanging flowers were the perfect way to tie this look together to match the rest of the wedding's aesthetic.

Keep It Classic

Photo by Judith Rae Photography

Your escort card display can be entirely functional and beautiful at the same time. Consider a structure with simple white cards, but dress it up with pretty floral installations or even add your monogram for a classic look.

Nod to the Season

photo by lance nicoll ; planning and design by rebecca rose events

If you're planning an autumn wedding , consider bringing leaves into the mix. This escort card display utilized a variety of leaves with hand-lettering to create a look with plenty of texture and seasonal color.

Make It Grow

photo by KT Merry

Bring your escort card display to life with plenty of plants. This display featured plants in mini terracotta pots. Each table assignment was placed with a small pick to look just like a plant marker in the garden.

Take a Shot

photo by Natalie Bray Photography

Want to keep spirits light and fun? Serve up shots! Pour shots of tequila, or any other favorite liquor, and match the theme with adorable markers in each glass for your guests.

Theme a Structure

photo by Matoli Keely Photography

If you're planning a dance party right after dinner, give a nod to your celebration schedule with your escort display. We love the shape and design of this set-up to mimic a stereo—with a clever saying to match.

Nod to a Locale

PHOTO BY  HANRI HUMAN

The destination of your wedding is the perfect place to find design inspiration. These charming mini bottles of limoncello were on display for a wedding in Tuscany at a venue called La Limonia. Talk about the perfect fit.

Go for Acrylic

photo by Natura Collective

A simple option? Stick to signage, but make it stand out. Acrylic signs are such a stunning addition, and they work for a huge variety of themes. Use white lettering, or look to black or gold, and add a floral installation to make it pop.

Turn to Textiles

Photo by Studio This Is

Keeping a design consistent throughout your wedding planning? Turn to a textile that matches your invitations, plates, and more. This framed structure made a beautiful statement during a late summer wedding.

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Find Your Seat: DIY Compass Escort Cards for a Travel Themed Wedding

We think it’s safe to say that love is the greatest adventure of all, and your wedding day is the celebration of the two of you setting off on your greatest adventure together. Bring this theme to life with details such as map prints, suitcases as props, and more. One of our favorite travel and adventure themed wedding ideas is DIY compass escort cards. They are the perfect way to help your guests find their seats and even double as a favor. Check out how to make these for your own wedding.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Personalized square tags
• Circle template
• Standard sized hole punch
• 1.5″ circle paper cutter (Such as this one )

First, make the escort cards by printing out the attached circle template . If hand lettering, write your guest’s names and table numbers in the circles. Then punch out each circle using a 1.5″ circle paper punch (you can also format guest names and table numbers on sheets of labels, such as Avery, and print). Next, attach your escort cards to the inside of the compasses using glue dots. Use a standard size hole punch to make a small hole at the top of your personalized tags and then thread one end of a piece of ribbon cut to 6 inches through the loop attached to the compass — pulling about halfway through. Then, take both ends of the ribbon and thread through the hole in the tag from the front to the back and pull straight. That’s it. Set these escort cards by a sign that reads “Find your seat” and you’re all set.

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29 Creative Wedding Escort Card Displays to Help Seat Your Guests

Wow your guests (and help them find their reception seats) on your wedding day with these creative wedding escort card ideas and displays.

Cavin Elizabeth Photography Josefina Weddings & Events

Escort cards  are just one of the necessities you'll need for your wedding reception. They correspond to your  wedding seating chart  and play a crucial role in helping your wedding guests find their table assignments. But even though your escort cards are first and foremost functional details, they don't have to be boring. These creative wedding escort card ideas and displays will inspire you to think outside the box—or card, rather—for added ways to play up your wedding theme on the big day. (And if you don't want to stop there, take a look at our favorite  wedding place card display ideas  to surprise your guests once they take their seats.) Personalize your reception decor with these creative wedding escort card ideas. 

Jasmine Norris Photography

Champagne Escort Card Wall 

Get the party going as soon as guests walk in the door by pairing your escort cards with glasses of bubbly! Champagne walls have been trending for a few years now, and truthfully, we can't get enough of them. Personalize yours with a neon sign, flowers, or colorful balloons. Of course this wedding escort card idea works for the 21-and-older crowd, so if you have any underage guests, be sure to swap out champagne for juice or sparkling water.

Cushing Field House

Dessert Escort Card Display

Who says you have to wait until after dessert to eat dinner? Individually boxed treats, like cookies, macarons, doughnut bites, or cupcakes, will give your wedding guests something to snack on when they first arrive at the reception or cocktail hour.  

Wilder Floral Co.

Flower-Filled Hutch

If you're hosting a  vintage-inspired wedding  or garden-themed wedding, this wedding escort card idea is romantic and aesthetically fitting. Source an antique hutch from a  local event rental company  and turn it into a focal piece with your escort cards and botanical details.

J. Anne Photography

Event design by  Angelica Rose Events , Escort cards by ShePaperie

Champagne Escort Cards With Stirrers

Here's another option if you love the champagne wedding escort card idea. Fancy drink stirrers, like these engraved rose gold ones, immediately turn ordinary glass flutes into stylish (and drinkable) escort cards.

Fleur, Inc.

Calligraphy Escort Card Wall

Use a wooden board surrounded by greenery and lush flowers to turn even the simplest of wedding escort cards can be transformed into a memorable display.

Wall of Roses

If  roses are your favorite flower , you won't want to miss this wedding escort card idea. Use a pegboard or slotted shelves to display escort cards that are attached to individual roses—this assortment of white, blush, and pink blooms is incredibly pretty.

Cloud 9 Weddings & Papers

Rope Escort Card Display

Use twine to tie paper escort cards to vertical ropes, creating a rustic, laid-back look that's fitting for an outdoor wedding.

Cmart Celebrations Wedding & Event Planning

Nautical-Themed Escort Cards

Boat-shaped escort cards are a fun way to add detail to a  nautical wedding theme . Add a watercolor accent to the display to tie the whole aesthetic together.

Rock Paper Scissors Events

Vintage Buffet 

Your escort cards can also double as wedding favors—just make sure you add a custom tag or label for each guest. These gourmet bottles of olive oil look so stylish atop a vintage buffet decorated with fresh greenery.

Keychain Wedding Escort Cards

We love this unique wedding escort card idea: retro-style keychains engraved with guests' names and table numbers. The best part? They're great keepsake items for your friends and family to use long after the wedding.

Owl & Envelope

Ombré Wedding Escort Card Wall

For a modern  minimalist wedding theme , arrange calligraphy escort cards in an ombré pattern against a white backdrop. Add a floral installation to one side for a touch of drama.

Blossom Events

Hanging Wedding Escort Card Display

If you love the  hanging centerpiece  look, take the idea to the next level by using a suspended arrangement to show off your wedding escort cards.

Nicole Smith Wedding Planning

Book-Themed Wedding Escort Cards

This creative escort card display is perfect for a book-themed wedding (or if you're getting married at a library venue).

Velvet Alley Events

Clothespin Wedding Escort Card Display

Clothespins are an easy but decorative way to showcase both traditional and alternative escort cards, like these seed packets.

Wandering Heart Paper Co.

Wedding Escort Cards With Wax Seals

Use  wax seal stamps  to instantly give ordinary paper escort cards a regal,  Old World look . We love classic wax colors like gold and silver, but you can find almost any hue to match your wedding colors—or melt colors together to create a swirled effect.

Amy Abbott Events

Tropical Wedding Escort Cards 

Using leaves as escort cards will bring island-inspired flair to your reception space. Showcase the leaves on a framed bulletin board along with candles and streamlined wedding decor for a  chic tropical theme .  

Life in Bloom

Neon Sign Wedding Escort Card Display

A  glowing neon sign  adds spunk and personality to your wedding decor, and your escort card display is a fabulous spot to show off a custom sign that bears your last name or initials.

Mason Alley Calligraphy

Wedding Escort Cards With Crystals 

Send your guests to their seats with all the good vibes by pairing each wedding escort card with its very own crystal. You can choose the crystals  based on their meanings  or simply use stones that match your color palette. And you don't have to stop at escort cards—you can  incorporate crystals  into the rest of your wedding decorations for a cool bohemian look. 

Odalys Mendez Photography Chancey Charm

Seashell Wedding Escort Cards

Sea urchin shells make lovely wedding escort card ideas for  a beach wedding or coastal theme . Use shells in the same color palette and place them on a bed of sand for the most decorative look. Another on-theme option: using colorful sea glass instead of dried shells.  

Alchemy Event Studio

Wedding Escort Cards With Lavender

For a classic  garden wedding , display your escort cards in a tray of loose lavender buds. The natural fragrance will have your venue smelling heavenly!

Pamela Price

Compass Wedding Escort Cards 

Personalized compasses tied with striped ribbons make decorative wedding escort cards if you're having a  nautical preppy theme .

Nessa K Photography

Wedding Escort Cards With Greenery

If your motto is "less is more," you'll love these simple botanical escort cards. Ask your florist to save any leaves that were removed while creating your  wedding flower arrangements . Mixing and matching the greenery will only add to the earthy aesthetic.

Hyde Park Photography

Macramé Escort Card Display

Macramé details  are a must for any boho wedding theme. This innovative escort card display is giving us all the free=spirited vibes. Plus, you can repurpose the macramé as a wall hanging in your home after the wedding is over.

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Potted Succulent Escort Cards

Potted succulents  are a two-for-one deal when it comes to wedding escort card ideas. They make adorable escort cards, especially for an eco-friendly wedding or greenhouse venue, and at the end of the night, your guests can enjoy them as  take-home wedding favors . Succulent escort cards also serve as a decorative accent when displayed on a ladder shelf like this.

Black & Hue Photography

Branches & Greenery 

You can create this escort card display relatively easily by repurposing tree branches or logs. Cut paper-sized slits into the branches at even intervals, and then add greenery and fresh flowers for bursts of color and texture.

Lovers of Love Photography

Moss Wall Escort Card Display

Are moss walls the new floral walls? We can't say for sure just yet, but this stylish escort card display could convince us once and for all. The dark wood laser-cut sign paired with the moss creates  a woodland-inspired, fairytale effect  that is perfect for an outdoor wedding at a vineyard or forest venue.

LVL Weddings & Events

Champion Ribbon Escort Cards

Make your guests feel like the VIPs that they are by awarding them ribbons guiding them to their corresponding tables. This option is a whimsical take on classic style, and it's one of our favorite wedding escort card ideas if you're getting married at an equestrian farm or stables.

Elias Kordelakos Photography

Faux Grass 

Tuck your escort cards into neatly arranged crates of faux grass for  a classic springtime vibe .  

Sebesta Design

Moody wedding escort card display.

Transform an ordinary wooden board into a decorative display by adding flowering vines along with your escort cards. The dark brown and burgundy hues in this display would be gorgeous at a  moody fall wedding .

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When it comes to planning a wedding, every detail counts. From the color scheme to the floral arrangements, each element plays a crucial role in bringing the vision of the bride and groom to life. One often overlooked aspect of wedding planning is the escort cards. These small, yet essential cards play a significant role in guiding guests to their designated tables, creating a seamless and organized experience for everyone in attendance. Whether you’re well-versed in wedding etiquette or a newcomer to the world of wedding planning, understanding the importance and significance of wedding escort cards is key to ensuring a smooth and successful event. In this article, we will delve into what wedding escort cards are, their purpose, and offer tips on how to incorporate them into your wedding day.

Table of Contents

Introducing wedding escort cards: a must-have for organized seating, the top benefits of using escort cards for your wedding, choosing the perfect design and style for your wedding escort cards, etiquette tips for creating and displaying wedding escort cards, maximizing the impact of escort cards on your big day, future outlook.

Wedding escort cards are a must-have for any organized seating arrangement at a wedding. These small, elegantly designed cards not only add a touch of sophistication to the event but also serve the practical purpose of helping guests find their assigned seats. As guests arrive at the wedding reception, they can easily locate their designated tables by referring to the escort cards, which are typically displayed at the entrance of the reception area.

These cards are customizable and can be designed to match the overall theme or decor of the wedding. Couples can choose from a variety of materials, shapes, and designs to create escort cards that reflect their unique style and personality. Whether it’s classic, modern, rustic, or whimsical, there are endless options to choose from when it comes to wedding escort cards. From traditional paper cards to more creative options like mini chalkboards, acrylic tiles, or even hand-painted seashells, couples have the freedom to get as creative as they want with their escort cards.

In addition to adding a decorative element to the wedding reception, escort cards also help to streamline the seating process, ensuring that guests are guided to the right tables without any confusion or delay. With the names of each guest and their corresponding table number clearly displayed on the escort cards, the seating process becomes smooth and efficient, allowing guests to quickly find their seats and start enjoying the celebration. Plus, these cards can also double as keepsakes for guests to take home as a special memento of the occasion.

Escort cards are a must-have for any wedding, as they provide a seamless and organized way to direct guests to their assigned tables. While some may opt for alternative seating arrangements, such as a seating chart, escort cards offer a personalized touch that adds to the overall aesthetic of the event. Whether you’re planning a formal affair or a casual celebration, escort cards can elevate the guest experience and make your special day even more memorable.

There are numerous benefits to using escort cards for your wedding, including:

• Efficient Seating Arrangements: Escort cards help to streamline the seating process and ensure that guests can easily locate their designated table without confusion or delay.
• Personalization: Escort cards can be customized to reflect the theme and style of your wedding, offering a unique and creative way to welcome guests as they arrive.
• Guest Engagement: Escort cards provide an interactive element for guests to explore as they search for their table assignments, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to the event.

When it comes to planning your wedding, every little detail counts. From the flowers to the table settings, each aspect of your special day should reflect your style and personality. One often overlooked element that can make a big impact is the escort cards for your guests. These cards not only help guide your guests to their tables, but they can also add a beautiful and personalized touch to your wedding décor.

Selecting the perfect design and style for your wedding escort cards is an opportunity to showcase your creativity and set the tone for your big day. Whether you’re going for a classic, elegant look or a more modern, whimsical vibe, there are endless options to choose from. Consider the overall theme and color scheme of your wedding, as well as your personal preferences, when deciding on the design and style of your escort cards. From traditional paper cards to creative alternatives like mini potted plants or antique keys, the possibilities are truly endless.

Here are a few key factors to consider when : – Theme and color scheme: Ensure that the design and style of your escort cards complement the overall theme and color scheme of your wedding. – Personalization: Add a personal touch by incorporating details that reflect you and your partner’s personalities or interests. – Practicality: Choose a design and style that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional for your guests.

Creating and displaying wedding escort cards is an essential part of the event planning process. These cards assist in guiding guests to their designated tables for the reception. To ensure the process goes smoothly, it’s important to follow proper etiquette when creating and displaying wedding escort cards.

When designing wedding escort cards, it’s crucial to keep in mind the overall theme and aesthetic of the wedding. The cards should complement the wedding decor and reflect the couple’s personal style. Additionally, it’s essential to ensure that the information on the escort cards is accurate and easy to read. Here are some :

• Use high-quality materials: Choose durable cardstock or paper for the escort cards to ensure they hold up throughout the event.
• Include clear instructions: Clearly indicate the guest’s name and their table number on each escort card to avoid any confusion.
• Coordinate with table decorations: Ensure that the design and color scheme of the escort cards complement the overall table decorations for a cohesive look.

When planning your wedding, it’s important to consider all the little details that will make your big day memorable. Escort cards are a key element that can elevate the guest experience and add a personalized touch to your wedding. These cards are used to direct guests to their assigned tables at the reception and can serve as a decorative keepsake for them as well.

What are wedding escort cards? Escort cards are typically small cards that feature the guest’s name and their table number or assigned seat. They are displayed at the entrance of the reception venue, either in alphabetical order or grouped by table, making it easy for guests to find their seating assignment. These cards can come in various styles and designs, allowing couples to incorporate their wedding theme and colors into the escort card display.

Q: What are wedding escort cards? A: Wedding escort cards are small cards that are used to help guests find their assigned table at a wedding reception. They typically include the guest’s name and table number and are placed at the entrance or in a designated area for guests to pick up as they arrive at the reception.

Q: How are wedding escort cards different from place cards? A: Wedding escort cards are often confused with place cards, but they serve different purposes. Escort cards direct guests to their assigned table, while place cards are placed at each individual seat to indicate where each guest should sit at the table.

Q: Why are wedding escort cards important for a wedding reception? A: Wedding escort cards are important for ensuring a smooth and organized seating arrangement at the wedding reception. They help guests easily find their assigned table, minimizing confusion and the potential for seating mix-ups.

Q: What are some creative ways to display wedding escort cards? A: Wedding escort cards can be displayed in a variety of creative ways, such as on a decorative board, hanging from a tree or chandelier, or even incorporated into a unique display that fits with the wedding theme. Couples can also get creative with the design and style of the cards to add a personalized touch.

Q: How should wedding escort cards be organized for easy guest access? A: When organizing wedding escort cards, it’s important to arrange them in alphabetical order by last name, making it easier for guests to find their card quickly. It’s also a good idea to have a designated area or table where guests can easily locate their cards upon arriving at the reception.

Q: Are wedding escort cards a necessary addition to a wedding reception? A: While wedding escort cards aren’t absolutely essential, they do contribute to a more organized and seamless seating arrangement at the reception. They show thoughtfulness and consideration for guests, making the overall experience more enjoyable for everyone.

In conclusion, wedding escort cards are an essential and practical element of any wedding celebration. Not only do they help ensure a smooth flow of events, but they also add a touch of elegance and personalization to the overall décor. Whether you opt for traditional paper escort cards or get creative with unique display options, these little details can make a big impact on your guests’ experience. So, as you plan your big day, don’t overlook the importance of wedding escort cards – they are sure to be appreciated by both you and your guests. Cheers to a beautiful and seamless wedding day!

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For all of the time and effort that goes into managing your guest list , creating a seating chart , and coming up with centerpiece ideas , it doesn’t mean much if people don’t know where they’re supposed to sit. That’s where escort cards come in.

Escort cards and displays are a visual way to designate the table at which a guest should be seated. Think of them as a less formal version of place cards, which typically include an actual seat number as well. Luckily, when it comes to escort cards, the options for creativity and personalization are endless.

Want to check out some of our favorite wedding escort card ideas to ensure that you wow your guests on your big day? Keep reading!

Seat your guests in style with these 22 wedding escort card ideas:

1. play with shapes and textures.

We love how the couple in the example below used a rectangular shiny brass frame to enclose various size circles, each representing a table, and pulled it all together with greenery to complement their wedding day florals.

2. Utilize your interests

If you and your partner have a common interest, consider using it as inspiration for your escort card display. This couple created individual bookmarks with each guest’s name and table number to incorporate their love of reading.

3. Hydration station

If your wedding is outdoors , having a hydration station that doubles as an escort card display is the perfect way to quench your guest’s thirst and direct them to their tables! You can choose something refreshing like coconuts or go for a bit of pizazz with glasses of champagne. Which brings us to our next wedding escort card idea …

4. Get the party started

Start the party ASAP with mini tequila bottles that double as escort cards or mini cocktail shakers that double as wedding favors .

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If your wedding leans into the boho aesthetic, utilize natural materials and woven fabrics like these incredible mirrors to add a touch of your theme to your escort card display.

6. Rustic vibes

If your wedding is more warm, rustic, and homey, mirror that vibe by utilizing wood and greenery in your escort card display.

7. Let there be light

We’re obsessed with this vintage vanity-style lighting that brings a pop of drama to your escort card display.

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8. Seaside display

For beach weddings , curating a lovely shadow box-esque escort card display using natural ocean elements like seashells, sea glass, and driftwood is a sure-fire way to wow your guests while also staying on theme.

9. Pressed flowers

We love to see vibrantly-colored pressed flowers incorporated into weddings, especially in the spring and summer. One place to do this is with your escort card display!

10. Classic and elegant

For a classic look, these gold filigree picture frames are an elegant wedding escort card idea. If you want to go for a less formal version of this, mix and match frames of different shapes, colors, and materials.

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11. Single flower vases

Incorporate florals into your escort card display with single flower vases. To keep things classic, use the same variety of flower. For a more eclectic feel, mix and match!

12. Custom coasters

We love the idea of creating custom coasters for your escort card display . Not only can guests use them at the actual wedding, but coasters can also serve as wedding favors for guests to take home and use for years to come!

13. Personalize!

An artsy way to personalize your escort display is by including each guest’s photo. We love how this couple made each one look like a polaroid.

14. Use unique materials

Acrylic is one of our favorite materials for wedding day signage. If your budget allows it, create your escort card display with acrylic and laser-etched text .

15. Double the fun

To save on budget, consider creating an escort display that doubles as a ceremony backdrop . One side of the display is blank and crisp for the ceremony, and the other has guest’s names and their table numbers listed.

16. Monochromatic florals

This escort card display is adorned top to bottom with various shades of pink roses. It’s the perfect display if you’re looking for something romantic and elegant. It also doubles as a wonderful backdrop for guests to take photos!

17. Jars, both filled and unfilled

For a more typical look, you can use unfilled mason jars with writing on the glass as your escort card display. For a more unique spin on this classic, use jars filled with anything! We love these jam-filled jars that bring color and texture to the display.

18. Create a work of art

Get inspired by works of art like this post-modern style display , which utilizes acrylic and an assortment of colors and shapes painted on.

19. Make your escort cards interactive

This unique escort card display doubles as a fun game for guests to play, complete with rotating tiles.

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20. For the music lover

If you and your partner share a love of music, create an escort card display that utilizes records and a record player . Or, display your escort cards like sheet music. Get funky and get creative!

21. Terrarium inspired

This wedding escort card idea works especially well for a garden-style celebration . Use a cylindrical glass container to create a stunning terrarium-like escort card display . We’ve even seen this done with upside-down wine glasses!

22. Celestial inspired

Use the natural elements of our world to inspire your escort cards. This stunning display uses moon-shaped cards accented with a vintage door and gorgeous vines cascading down the front.

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Use these wedding escort card ideas as inspiration for your big day!

Whether you want a classic-looking escort card display or something more unique and memorable, use your creativity and the vibe of your wedding to create a display that’s special and has meaning to you as a couple.

Up next, check out 20 DIY wedding table decoration ideas to ensure that your escort cards lead your guests somewhere special.

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Escort cards (or their alternatives, seating charts ) are basically wedding necessities , unless you aren't giving your guests table assignments. They guide celebrants to their designated spots, which helps the reception run smoothly. But if your event is being held outdoors, they might not feel as easy to incorporate as they would be for an indoor affair. When potential weather issues —including wind and rain—are involved, choosing the right seating display gets even trickier. Don't let nightmares of blown-away, soggy, or otherwise ruined paper goods get you down, though. With the help of these ideas, you can marry outside and still direct everyone to their seats with ease.

As you're planning your seating cards , keep materials in mind—most of the following examples don't actually involve stationery. Instead, it's smart to work with something hardier, be it wood, stone , leather, acrylic, or another weighty material. Bonus points if its waterproof, too! If you really love the look of paper, however, you can work around the elements in other ways. Try securing your escort items with pins, clips, paperweights, or the likes. To see those ideas (and more) in action, turn to the slides ahead for inspiration.

No matter your wedding's formality and theme, there's an outdoor seating display for your affair. The following parties varied greatly, but they all involved unique and beautiful escort cards or charts. With their help, you'll have no trouble brainstorming an option for your al fresco celebration , and your attendees won't have any trouble finding their places, either.

Acrylic Display

If you and your partner have serious wanderlust, consider luggage tags instead of traditional escort cards. They're meant to be durable, and they'll contribute to a travel theme. These acrylic examples were thought up by Lady Liberty Events .

Beach Balls

If your venue has a pool, pull a page from this couple's book and turn beach balls into unique escort "cards." Laura Hooper calligraphed these, and synchronized swimmers fetched them for guests!

Tuck cards into produce for an organic display that'll keep the paper goods down. This cheerful setup featured calligraphed stationery by Joya Rose .

Boutonnières

Elise Events , Bluejaye Papers and Press , and Mindy Liu teamed up to make this escort wall. Seating cards were hung using clips and attached to floral accessories for each celebrant.

We like this look for a ranch wedding (or for any couple whose hobby is horseback riding). Alli K Design created the stationery shown here.

Seaside brides and grooms can't go wrong with nautical seashell seating "cards." Eva Clarke Events dreamt up these oyster ones, which featured names and table numbers written in metallic.

Sealed Cards

Even something as simple as the addition of your wax seal can keep paper cards down. Charmed Events Group and Chatham & Caron worked together on this seating display.

Macramé Display

This casual-cool idea by Nicoella involved leaf-inspired escort cards attached to hanging fabric to achieve a tropical vibe.

Cards on Sticks

By putting your paper goods on sticks like these, you can rest assured that they'll stay standing. Duet Weddings , Amber Moon Design , and Anne Robin Calligraphy collaborated on this whimsical animal display.

Leather Tags

Leather tags paired with colorful tassels made up this chic seating display. Sophia Loves Letters provided the calligraphy for the keepsakes.

Wood Display

Cut little grooves into logs of wood for rustic reception décor. Outstanding Occasions planned this example; the stationery was by Foil & Ink .

Depending on the variety, foil can be weightier than regular paper. Plus, it's stunning! Underwood Letterpress and A Savvy Event designed this seating display.

It was hard for anything (besides the guests!) to dislodge these Designs by Ahn escort arrows, which were stuck to a target for a camp-themed wedding.

These strips were actually photos from the bride and groom's engagement shoot, with celebrants' names and table assignments written on by Ivory Plum Lettering .

Kite Display

Wind will only play up the theme of kite-inspired escort displays like these ones planned by Wife of the Party .

Keepsake Boxes

These wooden boxes were filled with herbs and escort stones calligraphed by Julie Song . The creative items doubled as favors.

Wall Display

For this Amorology event, house-shaped glass décor was arranged on shelves for the seating display. Each item had guests' seating assignments written on them—the creative idea represented the community feel that the couple craved.

Bash Please planned these marble escort tiles, featuring gold calligraphy. Something this solid will withstand any weather.

Table Display

This wedding featured plaid escort cards (calligraphed by Curlicue Designs ) that were ingeniously placed between the planks of a wooden table to keep them stable.

La Bohéme Events used bottles as escort cards for this fun seating wall.

Pinned Cards

Utilize common supplies like pushpins to keep even the lightest of paper goods secure. That's what this couple did for their Revolution escort wall.

Card Catalog

Draw inspiration from your local library and file your seating assignments into retro cabinets.

Lawn Flamingos

How kitschy-cute was this lawn décor (planned by Bash Please ), which directed guests to their seats?

Give attendees the literal key to their seats—the items are heavy enough to hang without worry. The bride at this celebration made the escort display herself.

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Now that your RSVPs are in, it's time to decide where to seat each guest and how to communicate those table assignments to them. These wedding escort card ideas and displays prove that you don't have to stick to the simple, basic paper cards lined up on a table—take the chance to have fun with your decor and wow guests as they arrive at the reception. We've tapped a few knowledgeable industry experts, José Rolón of José Rolón Events , Candice Patterson of Designs by CM Events and Ryan Abney of Ryan Abney Event Design , to gather pro tips and ideas that will help you create a memorable escort card display you'll absolutely love.

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What is an escort card, how to make & display escort cards.

They may seem like small details, but your escort cards are another touchpoint to surprise and delight your wedding guests. Tap into your hobbies, wedding theme and personal style with these creative wedding escort card ideas.

1. Handwritten Notes in Envelopes

"One of my favorite escort card options is an envelope with a handwritten note from the couple to each of their guests. I will always love a sentimental inclusion into a couple's special day," Abney says. These escort cards are simply mini cards in envelopes (with a heartfelt message from the couple!), but the large floral arrangement immediately ties the table's aesthetic into the rest of the reception decor.

2. Display Shelf with Greenery Garland

Hand-painted tent cards got a dramatic upgrade thanks to this asymmetrical greenery garland attached to a circular shelving unit.

3. Cloche Jar Statement Piece

A bold arrangement nestled under a cloche catches your eye. The statement-making design beckons attendees to come pick up their escort cards.

4. Dramatic Oversized Flower Arrangement

"Whatever you do, it should display well and encourage a positive reaction from your guests," Patterson advises. This escort card display does just that; A dramatic floral arrangement placed on the escort card table brought dramatic flair to an otherwise straightforward setup.

5. Front-and-Center Wedding Monogram

Instead of using the monogram on each escort card, having it front and center ensures the display is eye-catching from the onset. This prominent monogram adds a classic, but statement-making, vibe to the traditional escort card board. Plus, once all the escort cards have been removed, the dramatic board could easily be repurposed as a cake backdrop or a step-and-repeat guests can pose in front of all evening long.

6. Boxwood Backdrop

Similarly, this boxwood hedge, once all escort cards have been taken down, would be an ideal cake backdrop or addition to a photo booth.

7. Interactive Flower Wall

Personal flowers don't need to be limited to your wedding party members. Each attendee at this wedding received a little posy that conveniently also led them to their dinner tables.

8. Personal Bud Vase Flowers

While the fresh flowers will only last for a few days, presenting attendees with a floral arrangement in a cute bud vase is a gift that keeps on giving. They'll love reusing the vessel, constantly being reminded of your nuptials.

9. Decorative Tiles with Calligraphy

If flowers aren't quite your thing, take a cue from this couple's playbook. Ornate tiles, calligraphed with names and table assignments, became custom coasters for loved ones to take home.

10. Colorful Ceramic Mugs

Support a local artisan by commissioning handmade ceramic mugs to use as escort cards for your wedding. At the end of the night, everyone can take theirs home—and they'll remember your wedding day whenever they sit down for their morning brew.

11. Mini Tequila Sippers

Instead of having cocktails passed during cocktail hour, use those funds to have your vendors help create tequila shot escort cards for attendees to start the party on a festive note.

12. Custom Cookie Boxes

For to-be-weds (and guests) with a sweet tooth, a cookie escort card display is just the ticket. Decorate the sweet treats with fun details, like hand-piped icing or colorful sprinkles.

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13. one-bite s'mores.

Why wait until after dinner to serve dessert? For this mountainside wedding, each guest was given a marshmallow on a stick as part of their escort card.

14. Champagne Flutes

Champagne is always a great idea. Instead of paying for a separate champagne toast, start the party off right with a flute for each guest as their escort card.

15. Antique Serving Tray

Antique collectors, look through your stash (or use this as a new excuse to go treasure hunting) for any trays or vessels that could anchor an escort card display.

16. Metal Horseshoes

Equestrians know that once the ferrier comes to fix up your steed's feet, the old horseshoes will likely just pile up and collect dust. After a thorough cleaning and a coat of on-palette paint, old horseshoes will make a fun escort card display at the wedding.

17. Healing Crystals or Gemstones

Present each guest with a special crystal, gemstone, or collect rocks from locations that are meaningful to you and your partner.

18. Pieces of Sea Glass

"Having a beach wedding? Have family and friends collect flat rocks or sea glass," suggests Rolón.

19. Preserved Leaves

Collect interesting leaves and dip them in melted beeswax to preserve them before adding guests' names with a calligraphy marker. "The use of something environmentally provided could potentially eliminate the cost of acquiring an object. A great example of this concept would be leaves, acorns, or pumpkins," Abney says.

20. Potted Plant Display

To-be-weds with a green thumb, plant a few garden boxes of your favorite herbs, succulents or flowers. Use simple plant stakes to incorporate escort cards into the earthy display. When you bring home the garden boxes after the wedding, they'll forever remind you of your special day.

21. Single-Serve Popsicles

This couple not only had popsicles as escort cards, the epic display also was easily transformed to be used for other purposes throughout the night. While the escort card display took a lot of planning, in the end it was both a catering and decor statement making it serve a triple purpose—win-win.

22. Custom Engraved Keychains

Bonus points if your wedding escort cards are objects that are totally practical, like these retro-style keychains. Have each one engraved with the guest's name.

23. Satin Tassels

We love this easy yet elegant wedding escort card idea. Hire a calligrapher to write names and table assignments the cards, then finish them with tassels for a beautiful flourish (you can find them at any fabric or craft store).

24. Miniature Olive Oil Bottles

For the foodie couple, mini bottles of olive oil, hot sauce or seasoning make perfect sense as your wedding escort cards. Our tip: Source them from a local gourmet market or share your go-to selections.

25. Luggage Tags

Luggage tags are a unique wedding seating card idea if you and your partner are always dreaming of your next getaway.

A wedding escort card is a small piece of paper, name tag or other object that indicates where each guest is sitting for the reception. The escort card usually includes the guest's full name (with optional titles, such as Mr., Miss., Mrs., Dr., etc.) and the table number.

Escort cards are typically displayed on a table or other type of structure near the entrance to the reception area. The display is sometimes combined with the wedding welcome table , which includes the guest book and card box.

Seating Chart vs. Escort Cards

Before diving into dreaming up an epic display, you first need to decide whether you want to use a wedding seating chart or wedding escort cards to instruct guests on where they'll be dining. The terms 'seating chart' and 'escort card display' are frequently interchanged, and while they're similar, the two are ever so slightly different. In the end, either option is great, but you really only need one or the other.

"Escort card displays and seating charts share the same role in that they both tell guests where they are seated for the festivities," says Abney. "The difference is that escort cards are mobile and can be taken with the guest to their respective seats, while a seating chart is stationary."

"Escort card displays are more creative and thoughtful in their creation and come in many forms, from champagne glasses with named tags hanging off the rim to a wall mimicking a hotel concierge showcasing square boxes with hanging keys with your names on them," says Rolón. "A seating chart lays out like an art wall that's typically meant to be seen and not touched, like an oversized mirror with names and tables written out in calligraphy."

Escort Cards vs. Place Cards

Another term your stationery designer or planner has likely mentioned is 'place card.' Once again, these aren't the same thing as escort cards for weddings. While an escort card guides guests to their assigned table, a wedding place card indicates the assigned seat for each guest once they're at the table. If you and your partner decide to designate specific seats at each table, which is a great idea if attendees have preselected their entree choice or you want certain people to sit next to each other, you'll need to invest in place cards.

From artistic stationery designers and calligraphers to florists, event planners and wedding decorators , there are so many professional vendors who can help you design an unforgettable escort card display. Read through our top tips, then use The Knot Vendor Marketplace to search for your team of pros.

Repurpose the display to maximize your budget.

A great way to stretch your wedding budget is to consider how decor elements can be repurposed throughout the day. For example, reusing a floral ceremony arch as a sweetheart table or photo booth backdrop to enjoy the stunning florals for a few hours, instead of just a few minutes. Harness that same thinking when it comes to your escort card display. Unlike a seating chart, the escort cards will be taken away by guests, which leaves you with the base display to reuse later in the evening as a cake or dessert table (something a pro wedding planner can help with during the reception).

Think of items that are multifunctional.

Beyond reusing the actual display, consider a two-for-one method with your actual escort cards, such as doubling them as wedding favors for attendees. After all, "escort cards don't have to actually be cards," Abney reminds us. Mini honey jars or bottles of olive oil decorated with guest names and table numbers will effectively communicate the seating information needed—and serve a practical purpose even after people reach their seats.

Take stock of your hobbies.

Think about something that you and your partner both enjoy doing together as a couple. Maybe you're movie buffs and decide to use miniature Academy Awards statues as your escort cards. Or maybe you're both avid rock climbers, in which case carabiner clips decorated with name tags could be unique escort cards. Whatever it is, lean into what you love and incorporate something inspired by your relationship or heritage for an extra-personal touch.

Include all of the important info.

They look great as decorative details, but what do you actually write on an escort card? In general, the cards should include: the guest's name, the guest's table assignment and their meal selection (only if you're not also providing place cards). If you are providing place cards, the meal selection should be displayed there and left off of the escort cards.

Know when to hire the professionals.

Picking the right items and planning the display can sometimes help you save money on your wedding escort cards, but it's important to remember that minding your budget doesn't always mean going DIY. "What's not a good idea for cost-cutting when it comes to an escort card display is to have your friends build or set one up on the day of," says Rolón. "Please hire a professional to do it. Often, escort card displays are first impressions, and the last thing you want is to have a guest get ink on their dress or have something come crashing down because everything was left at the last minute."

Leaving it up to the pros can help you avoid unexpected costs and headaches, like having to redo 100 escort cards because you accidentally wrote the wrong table numbers or smudged the ink. Plus, vendors will make sure that everything is structurally sound and picture-ready so that you don't have to worry about fussing with an escort card display when you're trying to enjoy the wedding.

Samantha Iacia contributed to the reporting of this article.

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