When you’re having a wedding, theres almost always going to be at least one guest asking you where they need to sit. Using an escort board or a seating chart will help your guests find their seats on their own so you can enjoy your day! Its up to you to decide which one is best for your wedding.
SEATING CHART
This is one of the easiest options for the bride and groom. Usually a seating chart will have your guests names listed under a table number. To make it easier for guests to find their names, you can their names listed alphabetically under each table number (we recommend by last name so guests will be able to find their seats more quickly).
Seating charts take up less space and can easily be created on a nice mirror, frame or just a simple board.
If you have a large party, this is the best option as it saves you time and money for setting each guests card up to find. The only bad thing might be the large crowd that gathers in front of the seating chart to find their names.
ESCORT CARDS
Escort cards have each individual guests’ name and table numbers written on them.
Escort cards are usually easier to read and guest can grab their cards and go instead of crowding the area. But the cards will need to be set up the day of the wedding in big enough space to display all the cards to guest to find.
While making escort cards may cost more and take more time, its a great way for couples to show their creativity and have more fun expressing their style. Depending on how creative you get with it, the escort cards can also double as party favors as well.
If you cant choose between having a seating chart or using escort cards, you can have a mix of both! Use a simple seating chart to tell each guests which table they will be sitting at and have each escort cards at each seat of the table for guest to find as well.
You can check out one of our recent escort card designs come to life below!
Which one will you choose for your wedding?