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Wedding Inspirations | Seating Chart

We love this creative seating chart - against a huge backdrop, you could do any variety of colors or patterns, and have as many frames as you need!  The gorgeous calligraphy tops it off!

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- Emma L. Barden

Seating Charts vs Place cards?

I am a lover of both, but the creative genius at Gourmet Invitations.com has this to say in favor of seating charts and I am inclined to agree with her logic.

Seating Charts
Top 8 Reasons why you should do a Seating Chart instead of Placecards

1.It is a piece of artwork that serves as decoration the entire night
2.Most of my brides hang them in their home after the wedding
3.Easier to read and at eye level
4.Placecards are messy - they are left all over the reception area
5.A placecard table looks good only until the first card is taken
6.Placecards are typically a smaller font and are harder to find your name
7.Seating charts are considered "green" - you aren't wasting all of the cardstock for placecards
8.Typically more cost effective for weddings over 125 guests

Seating charts

I can't begin to tell you how important escort seating is to a successful wedding. Think back to a wedding that you attended where you really didn't know the bride and groom very well (this is a whole other blog!), it is time to find a seat in the reception room - where do you sit? It can be a bit overwhelming and somewhat stressful. You should never want your guests to think like this.




I have asked many people their thoughts on finding a place to sit on their own and it always comes to one conclusion, guests love to be "shown" to their seats. (They do it at most restaurants and we would be upset if the very best restaurants let us seat ourselves!) Escort cards or seating charts help your guests find their seat at your reception. They also let you show off your personal flair and style.

I love the ones here from Gourmet Invitations.

How perfect are these?

A "Bride's Family Tree" chart and a "Groom's Family Tree" chart

Absolutely am in love with these two!

These charts slip perfectly into frames that can be displayed on easels. They are perfect for your social hour so your guests have time to find their seat assignment as well as admire your creativity.