Weddingbee Boards

The escort card is used to direct guests to their predetermined table seating arrangement for the wedding reception. It corresponds with a master seating chart, which may or may not designate guests to specific seats.

Generally, guests will find the escort card on a separate table as they enter the reception. The card will be marked with the guest's name and table assignment. The guest tables are either numbered or named, and the escort card is the guests' way of finding the table card they are looking for.

Further, if each table has preassigned seats, then a seating chart or escort card will direct guests to a specific table (labeled by number or name), where guests will find their name printed on separate place cards already on the table at each place setting.

Escort cards direct; place cards seat each individual. One or the other, or both may be used, depending on the formality and preferences of the couple.

Examples

Escort cards can be creative. They are not limited to "cards," but may be items. These items may be tied into the favors.

Here are some ideas:

theKnot.com [1]

MarthaStewart.com [2] [3] [4]

Creative Ideas

• For a beach wedding, use sand dollars or starfish
• Use mini picture frames

Tips

• To save on costs, make a board with table assignments, instead of individual cards.

Weddingbee Posts

• Seating Card Completion Time: 1/2 a Movie By Mrs. Espresso
• Thank You and Escort Cards By Mrs. Cookie
• Escort Cards by Mrs. Sundae
• A Geek Wedding, Part I: The Table Signs and Escort Cards by Mrs. Hummingbird
• Escort Card Trees by Mrs. Pineapple
• Escort Wine Charms by Mrs. Penguin
• Escort Cards by Mrs. Daffodil
• A Piece of Chandelier for You by Mrs. Flamingo
• Showcase Showdown by Mrs. Green Tea
• Personal Escorts by Mrs. Green Tea
• I've Been Corked! by Mrs. Pinot Noir
• An Escort for the Masses by Mrs. Espresso