After you’ve said “I Do” and everyone’s had a chance to enjoy a drink at cocktail hour, your guests will be looking to find their reception seats. It’s amazing to see how escort card displays have evolved over the years and the creative things couples are swapping out for simple stationary.  Traditionally, classic seating cards are pieces of paper with names and table assignments on them but you certainly don’t have to follow tradition these days. If you’re one of those brides who wants to think outside the box you’ll want to keep on reading and consider anything from marble tiles to acrylic drink stirrers.

Here are some of personal favorites! Click the description to head straight to Etsy where you can place your order.

1. Acrylic Place Cards starting at $2 each

2. Marble Hexagon Place Cards starting at $3 each

Elegant and timeless! These are sure to impress your guests.  *Insider tip* Do you already have someone in your inner circle who is skilled at calligraphy? If so, head to your local Lowe’s or Home Depot and pick up some tile samples. Often times you can find these tiles in 12″ samples and break them apart to make individual place cards.

3. Personalized Agate Slices starting around $4 each

Perfect for the boho bride!

4. Double Sided Calligraphy Scrolls – For Champagne Glasses starting at $1.80 each

Aren’t these gorgeous? You can add your guest’s table number to the bottom of the scroll and on the opposite side add in your wedding date, monogram, etc.

5. Laser cut drink stirrers starting at $2.50 each

Start the party off right with a glass of bubbly for each guest and a drink stirrer with their name etched on. 

6. Laser cut wood cutout place cards (also available in acrylic) starting at $1 each

*Insider tip* While these laser cut place cards are one of my all time favorite choices they are also one of the most delicate options when it comes to transporting them. If you love this style I highly recommending ordering them way in advance and allowing enough time to re-order a few that might have been damaged during shipping.

7. Personalized Hand Writing Calligraphy Capiz Shell Wedding Place Cards starting at $3.13

8. Gold dipped Magnolia leaf place cards starting at $2.25 each