Planning a wedding and want to add a rustic touch? Place cards are a fun alternative to the standard name-and-number that can welcome your guests and help them find their seats. Whether you're having a summer, fall, or winter wedding, there is a rustic place card idea to suit your style.
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Materials | Cardstock, wood, pine, evergreen, linen, fake flowers, jar, wire card holder, cork, paper, lace, ribbon, ink, metal, leather, twine, bamboo, acrylic, laser-cut wood, water, stamp, wine, antlers, box, digital template, coloured card, escort card stands, natural finish wood, laser-cut names, sunflower, guitar, natural wood, fairy lights, animal silhouettes, metallic foil, scroll, antlers, deer, baby's breath flowers, seed paper, petals, wildflower seeds, photo holder, deckled edge paper, wax seal, coasters, puzzle, bamboo, monogram, wire, lantern, rosemary, eucalyptus |
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Mason jar place cards
Mason Jar Escort Cards
Attach your escort cards to Mason jars to prevent them from blowing away in the wind. This idea also serves a dual purpose, as your guests can then use the jars as drinking glasses for the rest of the night.
Rustic Place Cards
Printable rustic-style place cards in the shape of a mason jar can be purchased online. You can also add your own personal touches, such as twine, to complement your rustic wedding theme.
DIY Place Cards
If you're feeling creative, you can make your own DIY mason jar place cards. Paint some Mason jars in your wedding colour palette, fill them with flowers, and attach some twine and the place cards with your guests' names and table numbers.
Other Mason Jar Ideas
Mason jars can be used in a variety of ways at your wedding, including as centrepieces, candle holders, and even as a bridal emergency kit. They can also be given to guests as wedding favours, filled with treats or drinks.
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Horseshoe place cards
Materials:
- Mini metal horseshoes: These can be made of metal alloy and have a vintage look with a deep tone bronze color finish. You can also look for a set that includes blank kraft tags and jute twine string for hanging.
- Blank tags: You can find blank kraft tags that come with the horseshoes or purchase them separately. The tags should be slightly smaller than the horseshoes, making it easier to write on them.
- Jute twine: This is used for hanging the horseshoes and can be found in natural colors to match the rustic theme.
Instructions:
- Start by writing the guest's name, table number, and a personal message on the blank tag.
- Use the jute twine to securely attach the tag to the horseshoe.
- You can also add some fresh flowers, greenery, or other decorations to the horseshoe to match your wedding theme.
- Display the horseshoe place cards on each guest's table setting or hang them from a tree for a unique seating chart.
Tips:
- Look for high-quality horseshoes that are sturdy and have a nice finish to ensure they last long and look great at your wedding.
- Get creative with your tags! You can use different colors or even print out custom stickers to adhere to the tags for a more personalized touch.
- If you want to save time, consider purchasing pre-made horseshoe place card sets that already include the horseshoes, tags, and twine.
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Pumpkin place cards
Planning a fall wedding? Pumpkin place cards are a perfect, easy-to-make option for the autumn season. Here are some ideas for how to make them:
Paper Leaves
Add a paper leaf to each pumpkin with the guest's name and table number. You can also hire a professional calligrapher to add custom handwriting to each miniature pumpkin.
Ribbons
Tie ribbons around the stalks of petite pumpkins with names written on them.
Gold Paint
If you want to go for a more glamorous look, paint the pumpkins gold. You can also add metallic gold leaf to the pumpkins, then pair them with deer antlers and votive candles alongside a dramatic arrangement of orange and yellow flowers.
White Pumpkins
White pumpkins can be used as an alternative to the traditional orange pumpkins. You can hollow out a real pumpkin or use a faux alternative, and add gold calligraphy for a stylish contrast.
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Pinecone place cards
Materials
- Pinecones
- Card with guest names and table numbers
- (Optional) Card holders
Method
To make pinecone place cards, simply write each guest's name and table number on a card and stick it on top of a pinecone. This is an easy way to add a rustic touch to your wedding, and it can be done very affordably.
If you want to get creative, you could also use mini pinecones as place card holders. Etsy offers a range of rustic wooden place card holders, including some made from pinecones.
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Vintage key place cards
Vintage keys are a perfect combination of rustic and chic, and they are a must-have at your romantic, rustic wedding. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make "Vintage Key Place Cards" for your special day:
Materials:
- Vintage keys: Look for keys with intricate designs or interesting shapes. You can find these at antique stores, thrift shops, or online marketplaces.
- Ribbon: Choose a ribbon that complements your wedding colour palette. Consider rustic-themed colours like burlap, or go with soft pastel shades for a vintage look.
- Name tags: You can find blank name tags at craft stores or create your own using cardstock.
- Hole punch: To create a hole in the name tags for the ribbon.
- Scissors: For cutting the ribbon.
- Pen: To write your guests' names on the name tags.
Instructions:
- Start by gathering your vintage keys. Clean and polish them if needed.
- Cut your ribbon into pieces of equal length. The length will depend on how you want to display the keys—you may want to experiment with a few keys first to get the desired effect.
- Use the hole punch to create a hole in one end of each name tag.
- Write your guests' names and table numbers on the name tags.
- Thread the ribbon through the hole in the name tag, and tie it around the key. You can tie a simple bow or a more elaborate knot, depending on the look you want to achieve.
- Repeat this process for each place setting.
- For an extra touch, you can add a small sprig of greenery or a flower to the ribbon.
Your "Vintage Key Place Cards" are now ready to be displayed at each place setting, adding a unique and elegant touch to your rustic wedding tablescape!
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Frequently asked questions
For a rustic look, use wood, pine, evergreen, linen, and black text. You will also need cardstock and a decorative applique.
Arrange the table setting, apply ink with the guest's name to a wood disc, add a decorative applique, and place the wood disc on fake evergreen.
You can use mason jars, horseshoes, pumpkins, pinecones, vintage keys, honey, or photographs/polaroids.
Simply stick a card with the guest's name and table number on top of a pinecone.
This is simple yet timelessly elegant. Unfortunately, I do not have more details on how to make these place cards.