The staple decoration for an escort card table is a floral
arrangement. Whether in the form of branches, a vase with flowers or some other
flower-based arrangement, most escort card tables are adorned with blooms. But,
what if you’re not interested in having a lot of flowers at your reception or
want to make your escort card area a little more exciting?
Recently, we’ve encouraged our brides to step outside the
box when it comes to escort cards. The result has been eye-catching, unique,
and personalized displays that not only draw guests to select their cards, but also
reflect the mood and atmosphere of the event.
Picture Frames
A selection of framed photos of the couple is always a big
hit. Some couples choose to only show photos of themselves as a couple, while
others display photos of themselves from birth through the time of the wedding.
Regardless of what’s displayed in them, however, keep the frames uniform,
meaning either the same frame or within the same color scheme, to avoid their
overpowering the table and escort cards. Also consider having them monogrammed
with the date of the photo to make the display more engaging.
A Mini Bar
If you’re serving a specialty drink, offering it alongside the
escort cards means that the space escort card table double duty. Butlers or
ready-made drinks in decorative glasses allow guests to begin celebrating and
pick up their cards at the same time.
Spotlighted Table
Spotlight a glass table with a LED parcan placed underneath
it in a color that compliments but does not exactly match the rest of the
event’s decor. For example, if lilac is your main color, use a deeper shade of
purple to showcase the table. This adds ambiance but still allows the table to stand
out, ensuring that guests see and pick up their cards. When all cards have been
picked up, you can flip the lit table and use it for another purpose, such as a
candy or dessert bar.
Puzzle it Out
Choose your favorite photo and have it made into a puzzle.
Place puzzle pieces onto the table and let guests piece it together while they
grab their cards. Have markers nearby so that guests can write warm wishes on
the completed puzzle, which you can frame and hang in your home after your
event.
Float Your Cards
No, don’t literally submerge them in water! That would just
make a mess!
Many event designers offer box tables, which are akin to a
memory box in table form. With glass on all sides, you can fill the box portion
of the table with whatever you’d like, such as colored water, rose petals, or
wine corks. Rest your cards atop the table and, each time one is picked up,
more of your unique display will be revealed.
Whatever your fancy in decor, don’t overlook your escort
card table when budgeting for décor and designing your wedding. A
well-decorated and designed escort card table will not only look great in
photos, but will also act as a conversation piece.
