Vintage in Use: Escort Cards

Brittany came back from an estate sale with boxes full of unexpected items (She'll give you the big reveal of new inventory on Fab Finds Friday.)  Among them was a mattress spring from a crib.  The springs still have me dreaming up tablescapes, but one we'd already pinned as as escort card holder.

Mattress Springs:

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Luggage tag cards attached with clothespins.

I did not use table assignments at my own wedding; Brittany did.  Preparing assignments does help ensure that guests can connect with people they already know, making them feel at ease.  My wedding and reception took place in the same space with a small number of guests.  Chairs were arranged in aisles for the wedding; after the ceremony, tables were brought in.  Escort cards weren't necessary because I could count on acquaintances mingling and grouping as the tables and chairs were being rearranged.    Brittany had more guests and two venues, so escort cards made sense to avoid the awkward task of choosing a seat.  Plus, it ensures that each seat is filled without breaking up couples or family groups.  It just depends on the size of the wedding, family history (read: avoid drama by separating them!), and the bride's preferences.

We have multiple inventory items suited for an escort card display.  Best of all they can add to the atmosphere and theme of the couple's big day, rather than just being a list in the entryway.

Bunting:

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Escort card bunting would look cute hanging from mattress springs, an old frame, or luggage.

Library Card Holder:

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Our card holder is gray.  Their green shade is the perfect fit for the color scheme.

Luggage:

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Cards tucked into a bed of moss.

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Luggage card tags are perfect fora travel theme.  The sign says "Your Final Destination is Here."

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These escort cards double as a favor.  Guest find their card and get to keep the succulent plant.

Shutters:

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Beautiful skeleton keys attached to escort cards.

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Cards are folded and tucked into the slats.

Wooden boxes:

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We have a variety of wooden crates.  Brands include Coca-cola, Vess Billion Bubble Beverages, Canada Dry. and milk crates. 

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I like the mixture of wood finishes in this tablescape.

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These escort cards were created to look like tickets at a baseball themed wedding.

I was so inspired by these shots that I stepped into the Craft Test Kitchen and made my own escort card creation.  

It uses 2 wooden votive holder boxes from our inventory.  I cut out scrapbook paper in the swallowtail shape and attached them to skewers.  I like this escort card option because it's compact, leaving room for your guest book, photographs, and the other touches greeting guests at your reception site.

I am linking up to a few parties.