A really great trend that has hit our shores recently is Escort Cards. Escort Cards? Does this mean more work for me, the bride? NO! In fact the opposite.
Escort cards have the name of each guest, along with the table number of where the guest is sitting.
So guests come along to where the escort cards are displayed, find their name and go to their table; it’s that easy!
There is no more tedious work in organizing a seating plan AND trying to figure out who will sit next to whom!
And then there is more…
But the really great thing about escort cards is that they also act as wedding favours. I have seen some great examples recently; bunches of lavender tied with a ribbon, poloraids of the bride and grooms’ engagement shoot (a great keepsake for the guests), even a Ferrero Rocher; and one of my favourites is a packet of seeds of flowers or herbs, for the guests to plant after the wedding.
A couple I am working with at the moment will have great Escort Cards! (And they did bring a tear to my eye when I saw them) The bride and groom’s young son and daughter actually drew pictures of all 4 of them, with a welcome note saying “Uncle Pat, Welcome to Mummy and Daddy’s wedding. Please sit at table 2, from Brian and Ava”.
Have a look at Etsy which is a fantastic website for escort card ideas. But try to be creative – what is around you? What can you use that will be cost effective and shows off your creative flare? Shells, flowers, pretty stones; the list is endless.
Tips
Some tips for your escort cards and seating arrangements:
• Delegate – if you decide to make your own escort cards, ask your bridesmaids and family for help.
• Start making your escort cards once you’ve finalized the guest list.
• Don’t agonize and waste too much time and energy on deciding on who sits on the same table. It’s a wedding; guests will mingle and have fun!
• Have a look at Wedding Bee & U Plus U Design
• Save time and money by using one escort card per couple (assuming they’re at the same table).
• Ensure you have a large enough table to display your escort cards. If they will be outside make sure the wind won’t blow them away!
• Keep up to date on our blog for more wedding planning tips!
{Escort Card Image by French Market on Etsy}
