To put a fun spin on our table markers and escort cards, we recently had an idea to use postcards depicting our favorite California cities.
Here’s what we’re thinking:
Each table will be named for a city or place in California that has meaning to us. But instead of simply printing the city names on cardstock, we’ll use postcards to identify each table.
So far on our list, we’re including Disneyland, Stephen’s hometown of Sacramento, and Napa – one of our favorite places to visit on vacation.
To get a table assignment before entering the ballroom, each guest will find a postcard with his or her name on the back. To personalize things, we’re planning to also include a special message of thanks to each guest on the backs of the cards.
And to add even more of a twist, rather than using traditional escort-card holders, we’ve decided to go with wine corks, since we’ve always loved visiting wineries.
Check out these samples we put together, and let me know what you think!
(Photo Credits: Stephen Walrath)


Thanks for such a quick response. A unique idea for card holders for sure.
By: Bonnie on February 9, 2010
at 4:19 pm
We are using table names on what we both love which is astronomy. So we are going to use names of constellations for our tables and we are using these Star place holders http://www.fashioncraft.com/prodimages/5307.jpg. But you now have my mind spinning if I can DIY something similar.
By: Bonnie on February 9, 2010
at 4:35 pm
The holders you found are really cute, Bonnie! If you decide not to DIY, I think they’ll look great.
By: bicoastalbride on February 9, 2010
at 4:41 pm
We weren’t going to use table names, just numbers but I think these are both great. Gotta ask the FH his thoughts
By: bride2b2010 on February 10, 2010
at 12:27 pm