Wedding place cards
Wherever they sit, it’ll look good with these place cards.
Hartwell collection description
Spread the wedding love with our Hartwell place card. Printed on luxe paper, this sweet, minimalist design features a bold border, whimsical script font, and a sweet heart stamp. Perfect for any couple who likes simple, clean design. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
Napa collection description
Add romantic vibes with the Napa place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features delicate flowers above a timeless mix of typography. We think this is a stunning choice for venues like vineyards, hotel ballrooms, and lush gardens.
Morrison collection description
Go for sleek style with the Morrison place card. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features modern typography and a contrasting pastel hue. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and fresh.
Layton collection description
Celebrate your wedding joy with our Layton enclosure card. Printed on luxe paper, this nature-inspired design features a moutain landscape with evergreen trees and a calm lake, plus bold font and graphic lines. Perfect for couples getting married in the great outdoors (or just share a love of hiking and adventuring together).
Moonlight collection description
Echo your wedding decor with the Moonlight place card. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features semi-abstract string lights above a timeless mix of typography. We think this is a gorgeous choice for outdoor weddings and rustic celebrations.
Interstellar collection description
Add whimsy with the Interstellar place card. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features fun dots and a timeless mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegant and playful.
Escape collection description
Show your minimalist aesthetic with the Escape place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features the tips of palm leaves, plus modern typography. We especially love it for destination weddings and beach celebrations.
Rooftop collection description
Add creative romance with the Rooftop place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a semi-abstract flower, plus a timeless mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for art lovers looking for something fresh.
Riverside collection description
Go for a cool, artsy look with the Riverside place card. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract brushstrokes and a modern mix of typography. We think this is a stunning choice for creative couples getting married in urban venues.
Atchison collection description
Add a dreamy element with the Atchison place card. Printed on luxe paper, this watercolor design features a hand-painted nature scene and a tasteful mix of typography. We think it’s a beautiful choice for couples who love the great outdoors. Created in collaboration with Seattle-based watercolor artist Brigida Swanson of Yardia (@yardia).
Milna collection description
Add extra romance with the Milna place card. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features an intricate rose and delicate leaves above timeless typography. We think this is a beautiful pick for couples getting married in historical venues, backyards, ballrooms, and gardens.
Pinellas collection description
Add to your chic vibes with the Pinellas place card. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a timeless mix of typography and calligraphy, plus a unique shadow background, inside a sleek frame. Perfect for any wedding, from formal affairs to celebrations on the beach.
Santorini collection description
Add timeless chic with the Santorini place card. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features bold calligraphy and delicate typography on a chic solid background. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding, from formal to rustic.
Gingerwood collection description
Add a botanical touch with the Gingerwood place card. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a timeless mix of typography and your table numbers in a wreath of hand-painted leaves and berries. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding, from rustic to formal.
Alameda collection description
Add extra flowers everywhere with the Alameda place card. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features a cool, continuous-line drawing and modern typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding, from trendy restaurants to lush gardens.
Everett collection description
Match your wedding colors with the Everett place card. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features modern typography on a solid background, beautifully highlighting your guests’ names. We think it’s a stunning choice for any venue, from historical mansion to country club.
Birkenfeld collection description
Add flowers to every table with the Birkenfeld place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-drawn blooms and leaves around a modern mix of typography. We especially love it for boho, rustic, and romantic weddings.
Bridgetown collection description
Say “I do!” to the Bridgetown place card. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features your table numbers in a chic oval frame, above timeless typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding, from industrial to rustic.
Ivor collection description
Showcase your timeless style with the Ivor place card. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a chic mix of typography and calligraphy on a sleek background. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from hotel ballroom to industrial loft.
Brenton collection description
Match your wedding vibe with the Brenton place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-drawn leaves and flowers around a delicate frame filled with elegant typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of romantic and whimsical.
Oaklyn collection description
Choose whimsical romance with the Oaklyn place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a border of hand-painted watercolor flowers and leaves around a timeless mix of typography. We think it’s a lovely pick for a wide variety of wedding venues, both indoors and out.
Millsboro collection description
Match your wedding colors with the Millsboro place card. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features modern typography on a solid background, beautifully highlighting your guests’ names and table numbers. We think it’s a gorgeous pick for any venue, from rustic brewery to urban loft.
Melvine collection description
Choose minimalist chic with the Melvine place card. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a sleek mix of typography on a solid background, beautifully highlighting your guests’ names and table numbers. A stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from urban lofts to banquet halls.
Segovia collection description
Add to your natural theme with the Segovia place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a classic mix of typography above a border of hand-painted watercolor leaves and greenery. Perfect for weddings full of fresh touches.
Cadiz collection description
Make an elegant statement with the Cadiz place card. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features timeless typography, plus a delicate oval frame around your table numbers. Beautifully versatile, we think it lends itself perfectly to a wide variety of wedding venues, from rustic wineries to glam urban lofts.
Merlo collection description
Add to your elegant vibes with the Merlo place card. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a unique mix of typography and calligraphy, making it an ideal choice for any wedding venue. We think it strikes the perfect balance of timeless and modern.
Moreau collection description
Add to your decor with the Moreau place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-painted roses next to your guests’ names and table numbers in chic typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of goth and elegant.Created in collaboration with Maggie Enterrios (@littlepatterns), a botanical illustrator known for her detailed, whimsical patterns. Her work can be found on product packaging around the globe.
Normandy collection description
Add botanical details to your tables with the Normandy place card. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features timeless typography framed by delicate lines and leaves. Perfect for a wide variety of wedding venues, from country clubs to hotel ballrooms.
Springboro collection description
Add an elegant touch with the Springboro place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-painted watercolor leaves between a timeless mix of typography and calligraphy. A stunning choice for any wedding venue, from lush garden to urban loft.
Valier collection description
Choose modern elegance with the Valier place card. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features chic typography and plenty of negative space, beautifully highlighting your guests’ names. We think it’s a gorgeous pick for any wedding venue, from banquet hall to art gallery. This suite was created in collaboration with Camac Studio Inc. (@camacstudio), a Montreal-based graphic design studio specializing in strategic branding.
Ellis collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Ellis program. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a classic mix of typography and calligraphy, beautifully highlighting your guests’ names. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding with formal flair.
Earlewood collection description
Showcase your love for nature with the Earlewood suite. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features delicate botanical details and a classic mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and modern. This suite was created in collaboration with Camac Studio Inc. (@camacstudio), a Montreal-based graphic design studio specializing in strategic branding.
Olaya collection description
Showcase your modern style with the Olaya suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features an elegant mix of typography, calligraphy, lines, and curves for a result that’s equally formal and fresh. This suite was created in collaboration with Steph Tsimonidis-Gougeon, a designer living and working in Montreal, Canada.
Brooklea collection description
Start your happily ever after with the Brooklea suite. Printed on luxe paper, this formal design features a stunning mix of typography and calligraphy, plus delicate botanical details. We especially love it for romantic celebrations inspired by classic fairy tales.
Linwood collection description
Make a modern statement with the Linwood suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate lines and a chic mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from rustic brewery to industrial loft.
Latona collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Latona suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a chic mix of typography and calligraphy for a fresh yet classic feel. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from urban hotel to countryside ranch.
Ginami collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Ginami suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a romantic mix of typography, striking the perfect balance of formal and fresh. This suite was created in collaboration with graphic designer Anna Gardiner, a native of Southern Utah and a lover of type-setting and pattern design. When she's not designing, she can be found filling her camera roll with color palette inspiration and enjoying the simple zests of life, which include making Spotify playlists, hiking during sunset, binging the latest season of a tv series, and challenging her family members to a competitive card game session.
Malyly collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Malyly suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted flowers and classic typography, perfect for any romantic wedding. This suite was created in collaboration with Esther Clark (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Caoba collection description
Go for timeless elegance with the Caoba suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a modern mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from country club to hotel ballroom. This suite was created in collaboration with Christina of Copper Cactus Company (@coppercactuscompany), a custom wedding stationery company based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Iniguez collection description
Showcase your love for nature with the Iniguez suite. Printed on luxe paper, this suite features intricate hand-drawn flowers, plus an elegant mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue filled with fresh blooms. This design was created in collaboration with Esther Clark (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Paloma collection description
Choose modern elegance with the Paloma suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a timeless mix of typography and calligraphy, perfect for any wedding venue and vibe. This suite was created in collaboration with Susan Zinader (@susanzinader), a designer and illustrator specializing in stationery, branding, and greeting card design. She resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and English cream golden retriever.
Flora collection description
Make a romantic statement with the Flora suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a delicate botanical illustration and elegant typography, perfect for a wide variety of wedding venues. This suite was created in collaboration with Clara Bauman, a letterpress printer and designer, who specializes in custom invitations and stationery. Clara is the founder of Crown Peak Press (@crownpeakpress), based in Brooklyn, NY.
Seaview collection description
Showcase your elegant style with the Seaview suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a timeless mix of typography, perfect for any wedding venue. This suite was created in collaboration with Jaye Backus, an artist and graphic designer specializing in invitations, patterns, and watercolor illustrations. She draws inspiration from the plants and flowers that grow in her home state of sunny Florida, where she currently lives.
Alires collection description
Wow your guests with the Alires suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted flowers and a classic mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning pick for any romantic wedding venue. This suite was designed in collaboration with Corie Chrisawn, the artist behind Corie Page Studio (@coriepagestudio), based in North Carolina. With a background in fine art, she combines mediums to create sophisticated, whimsical work that often features painterly florals and textured layers.
Mirador collection description
Showcase your love for the great outdoors with the Mirador suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features stunning watercolor mountains, plus elegant typography. We especially love it for weddings in venues with breathtaking views. This suite was created in collaboration with Illustrated Weddings (@illustratedweddings), a graphic design and illustration studio specializing in hand-drawn details for one-of-a-kind luxury weddings.
Merriott collection description
Make a timeless statement with the Merriott suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-drawn botanicals and elegant type. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from hotel ballroom to rustic vineyard.
Stefana collection description
Make a gorgeous statement with the Stefana suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features leaves and subtle lines, plus timeless type. We think it’s a stunning choice for weddings filled with fresh touches. This suite was created in collaboration with Maria Hilas Louie (@maria.hilas.louie.design), a graphic designer from the SF Bay Area who loves minimalist stationery design, but strives to be more of a maximalist.
Suzi collection description
Showcase your personal style with the Suzi suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a modern mix of typography and unique lines. We think it strikes the perfect balance of cool and elegant. This suite was created in collaboration with Maria Hilas Louie (@maria.hilas.louie.design), a graphic designer from the SF Bay Area who loves minimalist stationery design, but strives to be more of a maximalist.
Make every guest feel special with personalized place cards
All about place cards
The Perfect Personal Touch
When you’re preparing for a marriage celebration, doesn’t it seem that every detail, from the main event to the smallest part, can guide the day’s feeling? Oddly enough, the “place card” is one basic detail that actually can make your dinner or party feel more open, well-organized, and—above all—personal. But what, in practice, does a wedding place card do, and why does it matter so much?
How Do Place Cards Differ from Table or Escort Cards?
Are the terms “place card” and “escort card” just two ways to say the same thing, or is there a real difference you should know? Usually, an escort card simply points each person to their table, while a place card makes sure they know their exact seat. That gives you, the planner, much more control—whether you want to group friends, keep family close, or make service smooth. When you use place cards, every person knows without confusion exactly where to sit, which often leads to a better meal and better conversations.
Why Bother with Wedding Place Cards at All?
Do you really need place cards, or can this one detail be left out? If your goal is a smooth, personal dinner or party, you’ll likely want them. Place cards go beyond basic seat assignment—these cards let every person find their own name easily, offer key meal facts for your team (like using a symbol to show food choice), and help you steer conversation by guiding who will sit near each other. In this way, the “place card” strongly supports the idea that everyone at your table matters.
Which Style Fits Best at a Wedding?
How do you choose a place card style that fits your look and stands out at the same time? Data shows that cards with a “frame” edge always rate high, and many couples pick from a short list of classic options. Consider a frame style for a clear, visual boundary; a modern look for simple lines; or a “natural” feel for more relaxed design. Each one can make your table feel different, so you’ll want to match the one that fits your way best.
Does the Material Really Matter, or Is Any Card Good Enough?
Is there a real difference—do you need a “special” card, or is any piece of paper fine? Actually, the material can change both how people see the table and how they feel about the event. Simple card stock works as is and holds its shape, but sometimes softer paper sets a gentle tone. Acrylic or wood stands out if you want every card to double as a small gift. For something extra, translucent choices can add a layered look. Each material can shift your event’s style, even if in a quiet way.
Where Should You Put Place Cards for the Best Effect?
Where’s the best spot for a place card—on the plate, inside a napkin, standing up, or flat? If you put the card right on the plate or in the middle of each setting, no one can miss their name. Using a stand can make the name easier to see from far away. You might even pair the card with a small favor, which can turn it from a sign into a gift.
When’s the Right Time to Order Place Cards?
How soon do you need to order your place cards to avoid stress? The usual advice: give yourself two or three months before the event date. That gives you time to check RSVP responses, update your guest list, and make any last changes during the busy run-up to the day.
Do Place Cards Need to Match the Whole Set?
Will a detail as simple as matching place cards make a difference? Coordination is often more visible than you might guess. When cards fit with the style, print, and material of your invitation and/or table numbers, the full set feels much more unified. Even your “thank you” cards can carry over the same style, making the whole event feel as personal as possible.
One Small Part—Big Impact
With just a little planning, the place card can help you set the tone for your day and let you stop worrying about where people will sit—so you can focus on what should really matter: the celebration itself.
Place cards for every style
From bohemian and botanical to minimalist and modern, there are gorgeous place cards of all styles on Zola.
Floral place cardsModern place cardsGreenery place cardsRustic place cardsWatercolor place cardsWhimsical place cardsCultural place cardsDestination place cardsBeach place cardsSummer place cardsWinter place cardsSpring place cardsElegant & Formal place cardsSimple & Minimalist place cardsTypography place cardsClassic & Traditional place cardsMonogram place cardsBoho place cardsMountains place cardsVintage & Retro place cardsMaximalist place cardsNautical place cardsBarn & Country place cardsBorder place cardsGeometric place cardsFall & Autumn place cards
Colors that match your theme
Whether you're going for classic white or a bright array of hues, Zola has place cards of every color to match your wedding theme.
Multi place cardsBlue place cardsDusty Blue place cardsRoyal Blue place cardsNavy place cardsBlack place cardsRed place cardsBurgundy place cardsWhite place cardsPurple place cardsLavender place cardsPlum place cardsPink place cardsRose place cardsDusty Rose place cardsCoral place cardsPeach place cardsGreen place cardsEmerald Green place cardsTeal place cardsOrange place cardsYellow place cardsGrey place cardsBrown place cardsOff White place cards