May I help you find your seat???

When someone asks me what the purpose of hiring an Event Planner is I don't talk about the money saving tips, or the time I can save a bride on her big day... 

To me the most important role of the Event Planner is to figure out the little things that will make the big impression.  

 

From time to time I love to talk about the those things that are often overlooked, but that can also be the little detail which makes our Events, well, PERFECT.  

The Escort Card table at a wedding is certain one of those things - that can be easily overlooked.  

Recently as I was researching new escort card ideas for an upcoming wedding I came across some of the most unique, beautiful and exquisitely displayed form of seating people that I have ever seen.  I felt the need to share them, and have tried to include links for ordering info where I can.

Hand Painted Sand Dollars:

Perfect for a destination wedding or a tropical theme - these hand painted sand dollars can be displayed in a box of sand or hung from a tree and will make for a wonderful keepsake after the event.   

Polished Escort Stones:

Along the same lines these polished stones are great for an outdoor, natural wedding and can be easily created with a bag of polished rock and a metallic pen.  

Traditional Escort Cards:

the traditional cards are still some couple's style - however display them on a bed of stem died carnations and they take on a completely different display.  Traditional cards don't have to be white with black lettering either - there are plenty of designs out there so there is no reason for the ordinary not to be extraordinary. 

Gift Bags:

Think about the weddings that you have been to, There is never enough room on the dinner table a far as I am concerned. With 8-10 people seated in the maximum of a 6 foot space - with charger plates and multiple forks, wine glasses and the extras of a formal place setting, there is not room for favors on the table too.  So Couple's Typically resort to an escort card table at the beginning of the evening with a favor table at the end of the night.  

I think the best idea walking is to combine the two - gift your Guests a gift box or bag with their escort card attached to it. They are beautiful and it allows you to customize the favor is you want to.

Lollipops:

Weddings aren't the only time that escort cards are needed or used - Mitzvahs, and other social events often have a call for the escort card.  We recently did a "Candy Land" theme for which we used lollipops standing in gumdrops and jelly beans as the escort cards.  Not only were the children and Guests able to find their tables, but they also got a nice take home treat.  We made out lollipops ourselves, but I can't take credit for the idea, I found it here.

These are just a few example and Perfect Productions would love to come up with a custom design and display that fits your dream wedding.  For more information contact elissa@perfectprod.com.  

Remember no matter what you do - you wedding should be a night to remember not only for you, but also for your Guests - Make your little things a memory!

Happy Planning!

Elissa