Handmade place card ideas
Place cards are a staple at wedding parties and receptions.
They’re also known as escort cards.
While it’s perfectly fine to use ones with just printed names, many couples want to add a special touch and express their personality.
Here, we’re showcasing place card ideas that will inspire DIY lovers who want to make their own.
A one-of-a-kind place card that becomes a lasting keepsake is a lovely idea, isn’t it? Find your favorite design and give it a try!
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Handmade place card ideas (11–20)
Shiro-muku place card
If you’re having a traditional Japanese-style wedding, how about making place cards that look like a white bridal kimono and a hakama? Use colored paper, fold it into a kimono shape, and then decorate it with whatever you like.
It might be a lot of work to fold each one by hand, but that’s part of the charm, isn’t it? If you search for “kimono origami” or “wa-style origami,” you’ll find various folding instructions.
You can also find cute decorations at 100-yen shops, like pearl-like beads and paper lace, so try making them extra adorable.
transparent photo
Have you heard of the transparent photos that are popular on social media right now? As the name suggests, they’re transparent photos—and it’s a bit surprising that you can make them yourself, right? What’s more, you can do it with items from the 100-yen store, which is even more surprising.
All you need are materials like a photo you’ve copied, laminating film that can be applied by hand, and basic tools like scissors and a ruler—things you probably already have at home.
It does take a bit of effort, but because it’s handmade, it could become a wonderful memory.
It might also be fun to try with guest portraits, for example.
Soaring Crane
These place cards feature soaring cranes with a visibly festive, celebratory feel.
When it comes to weddings, cranes are considered lucky and are a well-known motif in traditional attire, appearing not only on kimonos but in many other places as well.
Let’s try folding a soaring crane—capturing the powerful flapping of its wings—out of origami.
Look for patterns you like, such as colorful chiyogami or auspicious designs with gold accents, and give it a try.
It can be a lot of work if you have many guests, but carefully folding each one with your guests in mind will surely become a cherished memory.
Place cards using small bottles
Place cards made with small, cute little bottles look smart and stylish, don’t they? All you need are your favorite tiny bottles, fabric ribbon, a stamp, and tracing paper.
Stamp each guest’s name onto the fabric ribbon, and write a message to the guest on small pieces of tracing paper.
Once you’ve written the messages, roll them up tightly, secure with tape, and pop them into the bottle together with the ribbon—that’s it.
This could be perfect if you’re thinking of simple place cards.
The faintly translucent look of the message card is lovely, too.
pressed flower(s)
Many of you probably tried making pressed flowers when you were kids.
I remember placing flowers between sheets of paper, adding a weight, and waiting for days…
But these days, you can easily make them in a microwave in under a minute! That means even men, or those who feel a bit clumsy, can make them with no trouble.
You can get creative by attaching pressed flowers to cards for decoration or putting them in frames.
Place cards with your name decorated with pressed flowers would surely delight your guests.
Place cards with mini bouquets
Here’s how to make place cards using small, cute mini bouquets.
Fresh flowers are fine, but using dried or artificial flowers lets you enjoy displaying them afterward and gives you more flexibility to prepare in advance—highly recommended.
All you do is gather small, trimmed materials together, but your sense of style still matters here, so consider colors and shapes as you arrange a tiny bouquet.
Tie it with twine, add a name on tracing paper or colored paper, and you’re done.
In conclusion
We showcased a variety of place card ideas for wedding receptions and parties—did any catch your eye? Many are easy to make, so be sure to use them as inspiration and give it a try! Your handmade touch will surely convey your feelings and make for a wonderful celebration.