Whether you’re planning a large reception or intimate gathering, adding place cards to each setting is a great way to personalize each guest’s seat! So we’re sharing over 30 beautiful and unique place card ideas that will add a special touch to any place setting! When your guests arrive at their table and find uniquely personalized place cards they’re going to know just how much their presence means to you.
Place cards can come in all shapes, sizes, and materials; so the question is, what’s your style? Check out some of our favourite place card inspiration below and let us know which you would choose for your own wedding!
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![Burnt orange wedding place card inspiration](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/0Y7A4029-1365x2048.jpg)
![Burnt orange modern wedding place card inspiration](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/0Y7A4005-1365x2048.jpg)
Stationery: Plush Invitations // Photography: Genevieve Renee // Styling & Creative Direction: Rebekah Brontë Designs // Florals: Chickweed Cottage // Rentals: Modern Luxe Rentals // Venue: Venue 308
We love these burnt orange place cards attached to the menus with a simple white clip. Modern and minimal with that bold pop of colour!
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![Blush place card inspiration for a romantic wedding](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/BLUSH-Kaity-Body-Photography-30.jpg)
![Modern blush place card inspiration](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/BLUSH-Kaity-Body-Photography-80.jpg)
Shootout Series Event by True to Hue // Creative Director: Brontë Bride // Co-stylist: Moments by Madeleine // Stationery & Signage: Social Page Design Studio // Photography: Kaity Body Photography // Venue: Norland Historic Estate // Rentals: Modern Rentals // Flowers: Foxglove Studio
A soft colour palette and geometric design are a fun take on the blush and gold wedding trend. These place cards are eye-catching and modern.
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![Place card inspiration for an intimate wedding](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/BronteBride-VirginiaEvan199-1367x2048.jpg)
Styling: Rebekah Brontë Designs // Stationery: Debbie Wong Design // Photography: Virginia and Evan // Florals: Pine For Cedar
Earth and stone inspired place settings with deckled handmade paper and a romantic script. The perfect place cards for an intimate and uniquely styled elopement.
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![Olive place cards for your wedding reception](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/TTT-Olive-Pam-Kriangkum_0120-1367x2048.jpg)
![Olive place card inspiration](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/TTT-Olive-Pam-Kriangkum_0093-1367x2048.jpg)
Styling & Design: Rebekah Brontë Designs // Olive Shootout: by True to Hue // Stationery: Plush Invitations // Photography: Pam Kriangkum Photography // Florals: Chickweed Cottage
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![Portugal inspired tile place cards for a wedding reception](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/AZURE-Kaity-Body-Photography-71.jpg)
![Portugal inspired wedding day place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/AZURE-Kaity-Body-Photography-56.jpg)
Shootout Series Event: True to Hue // Creative Direction: Brontë Bride // Co-stylist: Moments by Madeleine // Stationery & Tile Details: PaperOcelot Studios // Photographer: Kaity Body Photography // Venue: Norland Historic Estate // Rentals: Modern Rentals // Flowers: Fall For Florals
Inspired by Portugal, these blue and white azulejos tile wedding place cards add a unique on-theme detail to the tablescape.
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![Moody and earthy wedding day place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/IMG_8524-1365x2048.jpg)
![Moody wedding day reception details](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1X3A8640-1365x2048.jpg)
Creative Direction & Styling: Rebekah Brontë Designs // Photography: Kadie Hummel // Florals: Creative Edge Flowers // Stationery: The Social Page Design Studio //
We love the fun terrazzo pattern used throughout this elopement’s curated details and place cards.
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![Creative and unique wedding place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SueMoodiePhotography-BronteBride-TrueToHueSage-38.jpg)
Sage Shootout by: True to Hue // Styling & Design: Rebekah Brontë Designs // Stationery: Paper Ocelot Studios // Lead Photographer: Sue Moodie Photography // Florals: Small Flower {Floral Studio}
Not all place cards are paper! This leather serviette band is giving us all the mid-century modern vibes, and we love it!
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![Modern and minimal blush wedding place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/MODERN-DESERTBGP-28.jpg)
![Modern and minimal wedding day place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/MODERN-DESERTBGP-48.jpg)
Stationery: The Social Page Design Studio // Photography: Bretton Grassie Photography // Design: Melissa Dawn Event Design // Floral Design: Creative Edge Flowers // Venue: Venue 308 // Rentals: Modern Rentals
These blush acrylic place cards with leather tassels are the perfect choice for a brunch wedding pairing well with mimosas!
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![Creative summer tablescape with citrus accents](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/KlaireTrevorWeddingPhotos-401.jpg)
![Creative citrus and sage inspired wedding place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/KlaireTrevorWeddingPhotos-405.jpg)
Coordinator: Coco + Ash Weddings and Events // Stationery & Signage: Debbie Wong Design // Photographer: Deserae Evenson Photo // Florals: Faint Floral
Have you ever thought of a ribbon place card? This delicate design features beautiful calligraphy. Attention to detail is a sure way to elevate your wedding tablescape aesthetic!
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![Romantic wedding day place card](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Junophoto_Barrier_Lake_Elopement-087-1365x2048.jpg)
Planning and Design: Moments By Madeleine Weddings & Events // Stationery: Art and Alexander // Photography: Juno Photo // Videography: Castaño Films // Floral Design: Flowers By Janie // Rentals: Modern Rentals Weddings
Dreamy and simple blush and burgundy place cards for a romantic elopement or refined luxury wedding.
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![Creative wedding place cards on agates](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Debbie-Wong-Design-BronteBrideVendorGuide-16-1638x2048.jpeg)
Stationery: Debbie Wong Design
Agates in vibrant purple hues with gold lettering make a unique substitution for the classic paper place cards.
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![Rose quartz wedding day place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/04-1463x2048.jpg)
Styling & Design: Virginia Rose Floral & Event Design // Stationery: Windsor Rose Co. // Photography: Minted Photography
Carved rose quartz place cards are a gorgeous keepsake for any sweet elopement.
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![Beautiful and Unique Place Card Ideas That Will Add A Special Touch to Any Place Setting](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Tangarine-99-2048x1365.jpg)
Shootout: Tangerine by True to Hue // Styling & Design: Rebekah Brontë Designs // Stationery: The Social Page Studio // Photography: Modern Nest Photography // Florals: Meadow and Vine Floral // Venue: The Gathered
For bold summer weddings and fans of citrus, check out these acrylic place cards giving off the best retro wedding summer vibes.
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![Wooden summer inspired wedding day place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/calgary_wedding_photographers_bow_valley_ranche_restaurant-412-1365x2048.jpg)
![Beautiful and Unique Place Card Ideas That Will Add A Special Touch to Any Place Setting](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/calgary_wedding_photographers_bow_valley_ranche_restaurant-413-1536x2048.jpg)
Photographer: Nicole Sarah Photography // Planning & Design: Beyond the Proposal // Venue: Bow Valley Ranche // Floral Design: Flowers by Janie
Looking for a rustic/organic alternative? Consider using wood for your place card material!
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![Beautiful and Unique Place Card Ideas That Will Add A Special Touch to Any Place Setting](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DSC_0581-1367x2048.jpg)
![Modern and minimal wedding day place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DSC_0576-1367x2048.jpg)
Styling: Brontë Bride // Planning & Coordination: Moments by Madeleine Weddings & Events // Photography: Jessica Grigor Photography // Florals: Creative Edge Flowers // Event Rentals: Modern Rentals, Lotholz & Co // Venue: Flores & Pine // Stationery: Rebekah Brontë Designs
We’re in love with these minimalist square place cards with marbled wax seals.
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![Beautiful and Unique Place Card Ideas That Will Add A Special Touch to Any Place Setting](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Summer-Bridal-Editoral-Styled-Shoot-Carissa-Marie-Photography-116.jpg)
![Beautiful and Unique Place Card Ideas That Will Add A Special Touch to Any Place Setting](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Summer-Bridal-Editoral-Styled-Shoot-Carissa-Marie-Photography-174.jpg)
Planning & Photography: // Carissa Marie Photography // Stationery & Day of Details: Wink Ink Design Co. // Coordination: Our Jonrah Events // Floral Design: Therese Lopez Florals // Decor Rentals: Special Event Rentals
This multi-colour boho design is both eye catching and ties in the citrus palette of the overall wedding design.
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![Timeless wedding place cards for an elegant reception](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CarlingCarson-Rouge-Calgary-Wedding-Kaity-Body-Photography-Online-548-1.jpg)
Stationery: Plush Invitations // Photography: Kaity Body Photography // Planning, Design & Coordination: Jacqueline Rae // Venue: Rouge Restaurant // Floral Design: Meadow & Vine and Frankie’s Fricken Flowers // Rentals: Modern Rentals
With romantic and timeless script, these soft blue tent place cards are the perfect touch of “something blue” for this gardenesque summer wedding.
Are you loving these place card design ideas?
Find the perfect stationery designer for you in on our Brontë Bride Community Vendor Guide, to help elevate your wedding day with beautifully designed paper goods!
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![Beautiful and Unique Place Card Ideas That Will Add A Special Touch to Any Place Setting](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DSC_0258-1367x2048.jpg)
Stylist: Rebekah Brontë Designs // Coordinator: Moments by Madeleine // Photography: Kadie Hummel // Florals: Hen & Chicks // Event Rentals: Special Event Rentals, Lotholz & Co, Rustic Rentals by JL, JM Wilkinson Co, Prairie Bazaar, Orange Trunk // Place Cards: Rebekah Brontë Designs
Featuring terracotta tones, plum accents, and rattan decor, this intimate countryside wedding is filled to the brim with boho chic styling inspiration including these handmade clay place cards.
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![Unique half-moon wedding day place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RF_TANGERINE_242.jpg)
![Citrus inspired wedding day decor and place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RF_TANGERINE_254.jpg)
Shootout: Tangerine by True to Hue // Styling & Design: Rebekah Brontë Designs // Stationery: The Social Page Studio //Photography: Rebecca Frank Co. // Florals: Meadow & Vine // Venue: The Gathered
Hop on the arch-shaped stationery trend with these contemporary acrylic place cards!
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![Beautiful and Unique Place Card Ideas That Will Add A Special Touch to Any Place Setting](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/AZURE-Kaity-Body-Photography-79.jpg)
Photography: Kaity Body Photography // Stationery & Tile Details: PaperOcelot Studios // Styling: Rebekah Brontë Designs // Flowers: Fall For Florals
Embracing the Pantone colours of the year, these Portugal inspired place cards make the perfect bookmark for your guests after your celebration!
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![Beautiful and Unique Place Card Ideas That Will Add A Special Touch to Any Place Setting](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/flowersbyjanie-83-1536x2048.jpg)
Calligraphy: Art + Alexander // Photographer: Kristyn Harder Photography // Florals: Flowers By Janie
These simply elegant place cards are a perfect example of how you can have a classic palette throughout your wedding (including invitations and stationery) and then add pops of colours in your florals!
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![Clay place cards for a modern wedding](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ralphkleinparkshoot-195-1367x2048.jpg)
![Terracotta inspired wedding with clay place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/ralphkleinparkshoot-08-1529x2048.jpg)
Styling & Creative Direction: Rebekah Brontë Designs // Photography: Kristyn Harder Photography // Videography: Gary Lewis // Florals: Faint Floral // Rentals & Decor: Rare Vintage Rentals, Rustic Rentals by JL, West Elm // Clay Decor & Place Cards: Tinsel and Thrift // Mini Speckled Dishes: Marbella Dish // Venue: Ralph Klein Park // Calligraphy: Rebekah Brontë Designs
For all of your terracotta inspired wedding dreams, these half moon terracotta place cards with bold script the dreamy tones, modern type, and terracotta accents put us in a state of absolute adoration.
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![Winter wedding place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Early-Winter-Banff-Springs-Bridal-Shoot-Pam-Kriangkum-Photography-012.jpg)
![Winter wedding place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Early-Winter-Banff-Springs-Bridal-Shoot-Pam-Kriangkum-Photography-005.jpg)
Stationery: Sophia Loves Letters // Photographer: Pam Kriangkum Photography // Floral Designer: Always Sunny Design // Venue: Fairmont Banff Springs // Rentals: Modern Luxe Rentals
Consider having your script in a colour other than black, to bring one of your accent colours into play. This gray tone adds a soft elegance to each name card.
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![](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Plush-2021-8.jpg)
Stationery: Plush Invitations // Photography: Justine Milton Photography // Planning & Styling: Moments by Madeleine Weddings & Events
Consider dressing up your flatware with this scroll place card idea, using it to wrap around your cutlery pieces!
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![Leather personalized wedding place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/True_To_Hue_Sage_Bridal_Series_Bridgette_Bar-130-1365x2048.jpg)
![Personalized wedding place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/True_To_Hue_Sage_Bridal_Series_Bridgette_Bar-126-1365x2048.jpg)
Sage Shootout by: True to Hue // Styling & Design: Rebekah Brontë Designs // Stationery: Paper Ocelot Studios // Photographer: Sue Moodie Photography // Florals: Small Flower {Floral Studio} // Venue: Bridgette Bar
We’re in love with this mix of textures and organic and earth inspired materials for the perfect fall wedding place cards.
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![Timeless classy wedding decor inspiration](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/MNPhotography-622-1638x2048.jpg)
![Beautiful and Unique Place Card Ideas That Will Add A Special Touch to Any Place Setting](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/MNPhotography-625-1639x2048.jpg)
Planner: Method Event Planning and Design // Photographer: Mason Neufeld Photography // Venue: The Barn at Wind’s Edge // Floral Design: Twig and Bloom // Rentals: Ann Unique Rentals
A classic wedding dream come true, these simple place cards tied with silk ribbon are a classic choice for a fine art wedding.
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![Beautiful and Unique Place Card Ideas That Will Add A Special Touch to Any Place Setting](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/BRETTONGRASSIE-TTHPEACH-84-1366x2048.jpg)
![Personalized romantic wedding place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/BRETTONGRASSIE-TTHPEACH-104-1365x2048.jpg)
Workshop: True to Hue Workshops: Peach // Design & Styling: Rebekah Brontë Designs // Stationery: Debbie Wong Design // Lead Photographers: Sarah Beau & Bretton Grassie // Florals: Fall for Florals // Rentals: Modern Luxe Rentals
The font selection for your place cards can really affect the overall style of your tablescape. Just look how romantic and feminine this classic calligraphy lettering makes the place setting look!
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![Beautiful and Unique Place Card Ideas That Will Add A Special Touch to Any Place Setting](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/1X3A7138-2048x1365.jpg)
Seafoam Shootout by True to Hue // Styling & Creative Direction: Bronte Bride // Photography: Kadie Hummel // Florals: Meadow & Vine // Calligraphy & Stationery: Mountain Grove Studio
Okay, but how lovely are these semi-transclucent sea shells? The perfect choice for a beach wedding!
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![Watercolour wedding place cards](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/KaitlynElizabethAnne-9-2048x2048.jpg)
Calligraphy: Kaitlyn Elizabeth Anne
We’re always fans of watercolour calligraphy for wedding day inspiration. We love the way these black and gold place cards shimmer.
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![Beautiful and Unique Place Card Ideas That Will Add A Special Touch to Any Place Setting](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RenaissanceEditorial-Kaity-Body-Photography-Online-15.jpg)
![Beautiful and Unique Place Card Ideas That Will Add A Special Touch to Any Place Setting](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/RenaissanceEditorial-Kaity-Body-Photography-Online-233.jpg)
Stationery: Plush Invitations // Styling & Design: Rebekah Brontë Designs // Photography: Kaity Body Photography // Florals: Hen & Chicks
Beautiful blush script on deckled handmade paper is everything we love for a soft and romantic wedding.
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![Elegant wedding decor for your dream tablescape](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/HONEY-Kaity-Body-Photography-50.jpg)
![Beautiful and Unique Place Card Ideas That Will Add A Special Touch to Any Place Setting](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/HONEY-Kaity-Body-Photography-75.jpg)
Shootout Series Event: True to Hue // Creative Director: Brontë Bride // Co-stylist: Moments by Madeleine // Photography: Kaity Body Photography // Venue: Norland Historic Estate // Flowers: Flowers by Janie // Stationery: Debbie Wong Design
Gold inked calligraphy on scroll place cards make this setting elegantly romantic.
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