Place names may be a small detail of your wedding day décor, but can be totally fun and unique. You can really add your personality through even the smallest of touches.
Here you will find some brilliant wedding place card ideas. From luggage tags, log slices and fruit; there is something to suit any wedding table style. Ready? Let’s take a peek.
Photo: Freya Raby via Oakwood At Ryther Wedding
Seriously Gorgeous Wedding Place Card Inspiration
When it comes to choosing your wedding place card consider these top tips:
- Think about your loves and hobbies and inject them into your decorations
- Write on objects, rather than paper
- Attach place names to cute objects
- Experiment with colour, illustration, paper type and font
- Consider matching place names to your wedding invites
- Create dual-purpose favour/place cards
Now we’ve covered some of my top tips, shall we see some stunning place names in action?
1. Succulent Pots
Pop your place names in cute mini succulent pots.
Photo: Gina Fernandes Photography via Tropical Botanical Wedding
2. Shell
Collect beautiful shells and add names in your handwriting.
Photo: Grace Elizabeth via Marshwood Manor Wedding
3. Log Slice
Take a branch, cut it down, add a slit and use it to hold your place names.
Photo: Peter Hugo Photography via Low Osgoodby Grange Wedding
4. Personalised Glass
Give guests their own glass and add a cute label to double up as their place setting label.
Photo: Holly Rose Weddings via Kent Village Hall Wedding
5. Fabric Embroidery
Go for fabric! Embroider names onto fabric for a cute wedding keepsake.
Photo: Louise Barry via Venue Bowers Mill Wedding Embroidery: Jade Marczynski
6. Wax Seal
Add a wax seal for a touch of luxe.
Photo: Natalie Silvester Photography via Blue White Wedding Ideas Stationery: Samara & Co
7. Acrylic Place Names
Take acrylic sheets and add paint, gold leaf and names.
Photo: Rockrose Photography via Ashridge Great Barn Wedding
7. Luggage Tag
The classic, beautiful vintage luggage tag place name. Plus they are super cheap which is perfect for DIY or budget wedding decorations.
Photo: Paul Underhill from Knighton House Wedding
8. Peg
How cute is this wooden tag place name? Love it!
Photo: Katherine Ashdown Photography via Barnston Lodge Wedding
9. Boho Macrame
For a touch of bohemian, add macrame of course.
Photo: Georgi Mabee via Botanical Tipi Wedding Stationery: Inviting Writing
10. Glass Bauble
Baubles are perfect for not only Christmas weddings but weddings all year round depending on how you style them.
Photo: Iain Irwin Photography via Millbrook Lodge Hotel Wedding
11. Mini Scrolls
Create sweet mini scrolls for a timeless and historic feel.
Photo: Rosetta Li Weddings via Loft Wedding Ideas Place Names: Royal Stationery Design
12. Leaf
Use natural materials such as leaves and add lettering directly to them. This could work out as a free place name too!
Other nature place name ideas:
- Pebble/Rock
- Pine Cone
- Fruit/Vegetable
- Petal/Flower
- Branch/Log
- Shell
- Slate
- Agate/Crystal
Photo: Charly Mae Photography via Sustainable Woodland Wedding
13. Wooden Laser Cut
For a high-end rustic style, order stunning laser-cut wooden names.
Photo: HBA Photography via Lincolnshire Country Estate Wedding
14. Brown Kraft Paper
Using brown kraft paper looks effortlessly rustic, can often be an eco-friendly material and can save money on more extravagant ideas.
Photo: Erika Tanith Photography via Northumberland Barn Wedding
15. Luxe Paper
Pick heavy-weight paper, add torn edges and elegant calligraphy.
Photo: Georgia Rachael via Norfolk Beach Wedding Stationery: The Little Lending Company
16. Botanical Label
Tie in your wedding stationery into your place cards. Then add some personality such as with a label maker.
Photo: Maureen du Preez – South Ayrshire Wedding
17. Lemon
Simply adding wording to fruit can look very beautiful.
Photo: Paige Mary Photography via Italian Wedding Ideas
18. Pumpkin
Planning an autumn or Halloween wedding? Surely only a pumpkin will do? Consider cutting cards into other shapes for a unique twist to your tables.
Photo: Jenna Kathleen Photographer via Autumnal Garden Wedding
19. Kids Placemat
Don’t forget the little ones! Perfect for children and adults alike an activity place mat can be a fantastic idea for place settings.
Photo: Olegs Samsonovs Photography via Hayne House Wedding
20. Agate
If you have a large budget for place names, how about gorgeous agate slices?
Photo: Taylar-Jayde Photography via Black Wedding Ideas Stationery: Rock, Paper, Nib
21. Diamond & Ribbon
This unique place card is a ribbon shape and the ribbon really adds a touch of class.
Photo: Camilla Andrea Photography via Modern Pink Wedding Ideas Stationery: Rachael Bull Design
22. Black Circle
Use black circle discs to place in the centre of your plates.
Photo: Aurora Grey Photography via Norfolk Barn Wedding
23. Tassel
Adding cute tassels guests can keep really makes their names stand out.
Photo: Nora Photography via Marbella Elopement Stationery: Wonderland Invites
24. Bookmark
Make your own bookmarks that can also double up as wedding favours.
Photo: Will Patrick via Bonhams Barn Wedding Stationery: Made by Sian
25. Origami
Consider objects that your place names could be tied to. Just like these sweet origami paper cranes.
Other options:
- Spray Painted Toy
- Feather/Pinecone/Fruit/Vegetable
- Antique Key
- Flowers/Herbs
- Mini Drink Bottle
- Knitted/Crochet Item
- Candle
Photo: Kate Gray Photography via Wootton Farm Estate Wedding
26. Box
Decorate an empty cardboard box or one which contains your favour. Alternatively, decorate plain matchboxes with names.
Photo: Heather Sham Photography via Intimate Pub Wedding
27. Biscuit Place Tag
Get your bake on! Spell out names in icing on cookies or biscuits.
Other bake ideas to try:
- Macarons
- Brownies
- Meringues
- Cupcakes
Photo: Fiona Kelly Photography via DIY Tipi Wedding
28. Log Slice
Engrave names directly onto wood for a really beautiful finish.
Photo: Amy Lou Photography via Castletown Woodland Wedding Place Name: Lakeland Laser Creations
29. Ceramic
Create your own ceramic or clay tags with stamped names.
Photo: Emma and Rich via Cowshed Woodhall Farm Wedding
30. Simple Greenery
This place card is simple, elegant and really sets the tone for the rest of the day.
Photo: EKR Pictures via Free Spirited Bohemian Luxe Wedding Ideas Stationery: Tilly Fudge
31. Bunting
I love this sweet bunting place name, such a unique idea!
Photo: Anita Nicholson Photography via Bodleian Library Wedding
And that’s a wrap. Hopefully, you are buzzing with ideas of the perfect way to display your wedding place name cards now. Yay!
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