DIY wedding place cards: ideas to personalize them and amaze everyone!
More and more couples decide to personally take care of the preparations for the wedding: dresses, favors, locations, flowers and even place cards. In this article we will suggest some ideas to create place cards directly at home that perfectly match the theme of your fateful day. Before continuing with the reading, watch the video below and also discover some valid ones
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What are wedding place cards and what are they for?
From the most classic to the most original, did you know that place cards play a fundamental role in the organization and conduct of the wedding party? With some little trick you can make them different from usual, use them as wedding favors and opt for place cards to eat!
From a pure and simple decorative ornament, today the place card is divided into the center on the table, which is why many DIY-loving brides-to-be prefer to create them themselves, also and above all to match them with the predominant colors of the wedding day.
Together with the centerpiece, the flowers and the chosen dish service, the place card is the final touch to decorate the table. The more you manage to make it special, the more it will not go unnoticed, intriguing everyone present. You can indulge yourself with the most disparate materials, depending on the style and budget.
Why is the placeholder so important? It informs each guest about their place, directing them to a specific point on the table, but not only that, because they also become details that help to personalize the set-up of the reception as much as possible.
DIY wedding place card: 9 inspiring ideas
1 - Place card with aromatic herbs
Quick and simple to make, these place cards are perfect for decorating and scenting the table at the same time. Follow the steps we have given below.
Needed:
- White or light colored cloth napkins
- Two-tone green satin ribbons, or other favorite colors
- Sprigs of rosemary (but other herbs such as sage, mint and thyme are fine too)
- Notes of paper to write the names
- Meter
- Scissors
- Hot glue
- Black marker with fine tip
Realization:
- Fold the napkin into a rectangle.
- Wrap around 25cm of tape and fix it with hot glue.
- Write the names of the guests on the paper cards with a marker.
- Secure each card with a hot glue dot in the center of the satin ribbon.
- Insert a few sprigs of rosemary or other aromatic herb into the ribbon folds.
This type of place card is perfect not only for the wedding table, but also for other occasions such as confirmation, baptism, anniversary, communion.
2 - Stone placeholder
The stones are of sure impact especially when they embellish the table and show the name of the guest who can then take them away with him. Choose your favorite type of stone: agate, marble, crystal, or even polished glass, even the stones will be perfect to be personalized .. Just have the name engraved and place all the stones on the table in the reception room.
What if we told you that stones engraved with the name are perfect wedding favors for your guests? You will also like and appreciate in the case of confirmation, baptism, anniversary and first communion.
3 - Paper placeholder
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper to create very special effects. The origami place cards refer to this technique: choose a card not too thick with pastel shades and start carving it. You can choose a round or square shape, and possibly embellish it with some small dried flowers in the holes.
This type of place card is also useful to donate as a wedding favor at the end of the ceremony, even in the case of confirmation, baptism, anniversary or communion.
4 - Placeholder to eat
Edible placeholders are almost always a winning choice: small savory puffs, muffins, biscuits, chocolates or candies, there is really spoiled for choice. The placeholder to eat does not necessarily have to be something to be consumed at the moment, better opt for a small jar or jar that each guest can take home. What should it contain? Here are some ideas:
- extra virgin olive oil
- jam
- Biscuits
- candies
- liquor
- spices
- wine
Original and super instagrammable, they will be the perfect wedding favor to be used also on the occasion of confirmation, baptism, anniversary and communion.
5 - Cork place cards
Cork is a material that lends itself very well to create super original and personalized DIY wedding place cards. You can easily buy it at home improvement stores, but you can also just use bottle corks. Have the photo of each guest printed or create cards with the name and insert them into the cork with the help of a photo frame.
They will also be perfect for confirmation, baptism, anniversary, communion and any other festive occasion!
6 - Succulents as a placeholder
Small jars with a succulent plant inside will not only embellish and color the whole table, but will be perfect for marking, with the addition of a small label or writing directly on the vase, the name of the guest who will have to occupy that place. Plants are always a very appreciated gift, so you can also use them as a wedding favor for the most diverse occasions: confirmation, baptism, anniversary, communion!
7 - Confetti bags or boxes
On the wedding day everyone must follow their personal taste, only in this way the party will be unforgettable not only for the bride and groom, but also for the guests. Another idea on simple and original do-it-yourself place cards is to create bags or cardboard boxes containing the sugared almonds. The classic gift that is usually given at the end of the ceremony becomes the protagonist of the table. in this way they will lend themselves very well to being small favors on occasions such as confirmation, baptism, anniversary, communion!
8 - Wooden tea place cards
To make wooden table decorations that can also be used as wedding place cards, it will take you a few minutes. Get small bars of wood or plywood cut at home improvement stores. Arm yourself with paint, preferably spray, and have fun customizing the wood following the theme colors of your wedding party. At the end add the name of the guest on each bar and place the place card near the plate so that it is clearly visible and does its role well. Consider that this type of place card is also perfect as a favor for confirmation, baptism, the anniversary, communion!
9 - Themed DIY place card
If you've decided to get married at particular times of the year like Easter or Christmas, you can easily create holiday-themed DIY place cards. For Christmas you can take advantage of a decorative Christmas tree ball where you will have the guest's name engraved. For Easter, on the other hand, the place cards made with decorated egg shells are very nice. If you have children you can involve them in this operation: you will both have fun. Also in this case consider that this type of place card lends itself very well to be used as a wedding favor even on occasions such as confirmation, baptism, anniversary, communion!
