Wedding place cards
Wherever they sit, it’ll look good with these place cards.
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Humboldt collection description
Show your unique style with the Humboldt place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features chalkboard-inspired leaves, plus modern typography. We especially love it for creative couples getting married in surprising venues like restaurants, greenhouses, or lofts.
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Indigo collection description
Celebrate your big day with our Indigo place card. Printed on luxe paper, this classic floral design features vintage blooms and an on-trend monochromatic color scheme of calming blues. Perfect for weddings indoors, outdoors… anywhere with gorgeous flowers and moody lighting. Could work as your something blue, too. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
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Joliette collection description
Feel the love with the Joliette place card. Printed on luxe paper, this traditional design features soft blooms, delicate gold detailing, and elegant typography. Perfect for couples looking for a fresh take on classic style. Created in collaboration with Chinese-American surface designer Teresa Chan (@teresa.chan.graphics).
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Clemson collection description
Make your decor bloom with the Clemson place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-painted watercolor flowers and leaves, plus a timeless mix of typography. We think this is a stunning choice for nature lovers and romantic weddings.
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Cricket collection description
Add a little whimsy with the Cricket place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-painted watercolor flowers and leaves, plus a timeless mix of typography. We think this is a stunning choice for nature lovers celebrating romantic weddings.
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Jolla collection description
Show your quirky style with the Jolla place card. Printed on luxe paper, this retro-inspired design features each guest’s table number inside an adorable heart. We especially love it for creative couples.
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Sparrow collection description
Go for timeless with the Sparrow place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features an intricate flower above a modern mix of typography. We think this is a stunning choice for weddings in gardens, backyards, and other romantic venues.
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Ivy collection description
Showcase your sleek style with the Ivy place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features leaves and berries, a delicate frame, and timeless typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of traditional and fresh.
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Findley collection description
Keep things romantic with the Findley place card. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features stunning hand-painted blooms and leaves around classic typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and fresh. Created in collaboration with Esther Clark (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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Waterfront collection description
Choose artsy elegance with the Waterfront place card. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract watercolor brushstrokes under a modern mix of typography. We especially love it for creative couples looking for something fresh.
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Starflower collection description
Charm your guests with the Starflower place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features unique flowers and leaves above a timeless mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of artsy and traditional.
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Woads collection description
Celebrate your love for nature with the Woads place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features realistic flowers and leaves above a modern mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of fresh and traditional.
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Cartago collection description
Showcase your fun style with the Cartago place card. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a delicate frame, hand-painted tropical leaves, a pineapple, and timeless typography. We think this is a perfect choice for destination weddings and on-trend couples.
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Bartlett collection description
Add art to every single table with the Bartlett place card. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract watercolor brushstrokes and a modern mix of typography. We especially love it for creative couples getting married in venues like museums, art galleries, lofts, and trendy restaurants.
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Ridgemoor collection description
Add vintage charm to every table with the Ridgemoor place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features delicate leaves and berries around an elegant mix of typography in a chic frame. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for couples getting married in historical or rustic venues, like wineries, vineyards, and castles.
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Bailey collection description
Add color with the Bailey details card. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features unique brush strokes and a bold mix of typography. We especially love it for couples getting married in venues full of creative vibes, like lofts, galleries, museums, and urban rooftops.
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Quintana collection description
Add romantic touches with the Quintana place card. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features realistic roses and leaves, plus an elegant mix of typography in a delicate frame. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of weddings, from rustic to formal.
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Bayway collection description
Choose minimalist chic with the Bayway place card. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features a unique mix of typography on a solid background. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any type of wedding, from industrial to formal.
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Ybel collection description
Add to your floral theme with the Ybel place card. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features hand-painted blooms and leaves under a sleek mix of typography. We especially love it for couples planning spring or summer weddings full of colorful touches.
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Dorado collection description
Match your wedding colors with the Dorado place card. Printed on luxe paper, this chic design features a delicate line and a modern mix of typography in a sleek frame. We think it’s a stunning choice for any celebration, from formal ballroom to intimate restaurant.
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Ahlers collection description
Add florals to every table with the Ahlers place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-drawn, continuous-line flowers next to timeless typography. We especially love it for romantic wedding venues, like rustic barns and hotel ballrooms.
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Bransford collection description
Add greenery to every table with the Bransford place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features gorgeous eucalyptus leaves and a chic mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from country clubs to ballrooms.
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Windsong collection description
Choose dainty elegance with the Windsong place card. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a stunning watercolor rose above elegant typography. We think it’s a gorgeous pick for a wide variety of weddings, from rustic and intimate to grand and formal.
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Gendron collection description
Go for timeless chic with the Gendron place card. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features an elegant mix of typography on a solid background. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from formal ballroom ro rustic barn.
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Halbert collection description
Go for simple elegance with the Halbert place card. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a modern mix of typography and calligraphy on a sleek background. We think it’s a beautiful choice for any wedding venue, from reception hall to chic loft.
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Roberts collection description
Choose sleek elegance with the Roberts place card. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features a chic mix of typography, beautifully highlighting your guests’ names and table numbers. We especially love it for weddings full of formal and glam touches.
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Adeleida collection description
Add whimsical romance with the Adeleida place card. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features an elegant mix of typography above hand-painted watercolor roses and greenery. We especially love it for rustic and boho weddings.
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Granger collection description
Add a colorful touch with the Granger place card. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features stunning hand-painted blooms and leaves, plus a timeless mix of typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from rustic barns to hotel ballrooms. 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.
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Beaulieu collection description
Add to your minimalist aesthetic with the Beaulieu place card. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features timeless typography and a sleek line above romantic calligraphy. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding venue, from historical mansion to lush backyard.
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Alvito collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Alvito place card. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a chic mix of typography and a sleek line in a classic layout. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding venue, from industrial to rustic.
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Cerrito collection description
Choose versatility with the Cerrito place card. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features sleek typography, beautifully highlighting your guests’ names and matching your wedding vibe. We love it for any venue, from urban hotel to lush winery. Created in collaboration with Sandra Picco (@sandrapiccodesign), a licensing artist and graphic designer specializing in invitations, gift, and stationery design. She goes weak in the knees for pretty paper, good typography, and just about anything with a minimalist vibe.
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Henrietta collection description
Add to your modern vibe with the Henrietta place card. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a bold mix of typography and delicate lines in a classic layout. We think it’s a stunning pick for any venue, from urban restaurant to rural ranch. This suite was created in collaboration with Sandra Picco (@sandrapiccodesign), a licensing artist and graphic designer specializing in invitations, gift, and stationery design. She goes weak in the knees for pretty paper, good typography, and just about anything with a minimalist vibe.
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Oakhurst collection description
Choose artsy elegance with the Oakhurst place card. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design presents modern typography on a watercolor background. Beautifully versatile, we think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from rustic ranch to urban loft.
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Altavilla collection description
Add a creative touch with the Altavilla place card. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features a chic mix of typography and calligraphy, plus abstract watercolor brush strokes. We think it’s a stunning pick for a wide variety of wedding venues, from banquet hall to industrial loft.
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Belencito collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Belencito suite. Printed on luxe paper, it strikes the perfect balance of romantic and minimalist. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from rustic vineyards to hotel ballrooms.
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Abelli collection description
Make a romantic statement with the Abelli suite. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features delicate botanical details and classic typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding full of formal touches.
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Allamia collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Allamia suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted watercolor flowers, plus a romantic mix of typography. Perfect for nature lovers and wedding venues full of fresh blooms.
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Mathias collection description
Celebrate your love with the Mathias suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy, plus delicate botanical illustrations. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from rustic ranch to hotel ballroom.
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Loxley collection description
Start your forever with the Loxley suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features an intricate mix of typography for a formal yet whimsical result. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from lush gardens to banquet halls. This suite was created in collaboration with Meagan Christensen, an artist, illustrator and designer specializing in stationery and surface design. She delights in identifying typefaces wherever she goes, taking photos of interesting doors, and cultivating her backyard flower garden so she has subjects to paint all summer long.
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Bridlewood collection description
Make an artsy statement with the Bridlewood suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted watercolor trees, plus an elegant mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for nature lovers and weddings in picturesque venues.
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Adhara collection description
Send a little magic with the Adhara suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features whimsical stars and a modern mix of typography. Perfect for lovers of astronomy and astrology, or for evening weddings.
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Mondelli collection description
Showcase your modern style with the Mondelli suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features romantic calligraphy, striking the perfect balance of formal and fresh. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from urban lofts to countryside ranches. This suite was created in collaboration with Meagan Christensen, a Utah-based artist, illustrator, and designer specializing in stationery and surface design.
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Somerset collection description
Choose elegance with the Somerset suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a hand-painted botanical detail, plus a classic mix of typography for a fresh and formal feel. This suite was designed in collaboration with Meagan Christensen, an artist, illustrator, and designer specializing in stationery and surface design. She delights in identifying typefaces wherever she goes, taking photos of interesting doors, and cultivating her backyard flower garden so she has subjects to paint all summer long.
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Brendlyn collection description
Start your forever with the Brendlyn suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate botanical details and an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy. We especially love it for weddings full of rustic touches.
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Delana collection description
Choose modern elegance with the Delana suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate botanical details and a chic mix of typography. We think it’s a stunning pick for nature lovers looking for something timeless.
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Capri collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Capri suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate botanical details and an elegant mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of formal and fresh. This suite was designed in collaboration with Pati Cascino (@pati_cascino), an artist and graphic designer from São Paulo, Brazil, currently based in Houston, TX. Her inspiration comes from everyday experiences, trips she took, and nature's shapes and colors.
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Philippa collection description
Say “I do” to the Philippa suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features timeless typography for a classic yet modern feel. This suite was designed in collaboration with Meagan Christensen, an artist, illustrator, and designer specializing in stationery and surface design. She delights in identifying typefaces wherever she goes, taking photos of interesting doors, and cultivating her backyard flower garden so she has subjects to paint all summer long.
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Bellevue collection description
Showcase your love for nature with the Bellevue suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features delicate botanical details, plus an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding, no matter the season. This design was created in collaboration with ANH Design House, a graphic design company specializing in designing beautiful paper goods such as invitations, social stationery, and event design. They pride themselves on creating modern and simple yet elegant designs.
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