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 (1–10)
Boarding pass-style place card
A standard place card feels a bit boring, but you don’t necessarily want to make something three-dimensional…
In that case, how about a slightly elaborate, parody-style place card? A chic, airline-ticket-inspired design really catches the eye and makes guests think, “I want to take this home!” Even if design feels difficult or intimidating, the nice thing is that these days you can easily create one with free apps.
Not just airline tickets—theme park admission tickets or meal-ticket-style designs could also make for fun place cards.
Photo props place cards
Photo props have become almost indispensable at recent parties.
Photo props are small, flag-like items that add a stylish touch when you take pictures.
It’s cute when everyone holds them for a group photo, isn’t it? And these days it’s almost a given to post photos on social media, but some people prefer not to show their faces.
With these photo props, those people can hide their faces and still join in group photos!
Place cards made with capiz shells
How about place cards made from Caspi shells, thin shells that look stylish and cute? Just adding a touch of gold spray to the Caspi shells gives them a glamorous look that’s perfect for a wedding reception.
First, apply masking tape to the shell and spray on some gold.
You can choose the placement, but a light spray near the top creates a perfect balance with the shell! Once the spray is completely dry, remove the masking tape and write your guests’ names.
Since Caspi shells are translucent, a key tip is that you can place a draft underneath the shell.
You can find lettering fonts online—print out one you like and trace the letters to finish.
Handmade Caspi shells are sure to make your once-in-a-lifetime reception uniquely stylish.
Place cards made with sea glass
These place cards use sea glass, which is popular at wedding receptions overseas.
They’re perfect if you want to create a unique reception that no one else has done.
Artificial sea glass can be purchased online—just search for “sea glass,” and you’ll find it.
Write each guest’s name on a piece of sea glass.
Beforehand, print out each guest’s name in the font you want to use.
Place the printed name under the sea glass and trace it with a marker—that’s it.
Isn’t it super easy? Even DIY beginners who lack confidence can handle this.
With one-of-a-kind place cards, your reception will be a beautiful, memorable event!
Place cards with small gifts included
If you don’t have the time or ideas to make elaborate place cards—and you don’t want plain text ones either—here’s a great idea: use a small gift as the place card.
Fill a cute mini gift box (you can find them at 100-yen shops) with sweets and attach a name tag to the top.
If just sticking on a tag feels too simple, add a small artificial flower, or use wire or ribbon to tie on the name tag for a more polished, festive look.
They’re compact and won’t get in your guests’ way, making them a highly recommended place card option.
Mirror place card
These are stylish place cards using hexagonal mirrors.
In this arrangement, flowers are set in resin on top of the mirror and then placed onto it.
First, plan to write the name in the center, then artfully scatter dried flowers along the top and sides.
Pour resin over them, making sure no air gets trapped, and let it cure.
Once hardened, neatly write the name to finish.
If using resin seems difficult, simply writing the name on the mirror is chic as well.
The mirrors come in two colors: gold and silver.
Mirror place cards sprinkled with flowers are highly unique and recommended if you want a memorable, distinctive wedding reception.
resin place cards
If you want a unique touch, resin place cards are highly recommended.
While they require quite a few supplies, you’ll feel a great sense of accomplishment from making them yourself.
First, pour a little resin into the bottom of a silicone mold with a hole at the top and let it cure.
Then add your choice of dried flowers, metal accents, or pieces from a design sheet and cure again.
Finally, attach a ribbon through the hole at the top, and it’s done.
Create a one-of-a-kind, personality-filled reception—there’s no doubt it will become a cherished lifelong memory.