subject: The Party Table Will Shine With Style And Sophistication When Set With Homemade Place Cards [print this page] Add festive place cards to any holiday party or celebration party table. There are many styles and unique ways to make place cards stand out and a conversation piece. Place cards are very important and should not be placed randomly, as they determine which party guests end up next to each other.
Seating Arrangements are also a prime consideration at any formal party. Seat hosts on opposite ends of the party table to help facilitate serving responsibilities. Seat couples across from one another rather than next to each other to encourage conversation with other guests.
Place Card Location
Place Cards can be placed in numerous areas on and around the holiday party table area but ensure the place cards are easily visible.
- On top of a folded napkin
- On top of a bowl or glass
- On top of the dinner plates
- On the back of the party table chairs
- Center front above the dinner setting
- For a children's party tape place cards to plastic cups
Types of Place Cards
While simple rectangular paper card stock is nice take the place cards up a notch with unique place card ideas.
Origami animals and other shapes are not just pretty to look at but also can be used for a functional purpose. Create swans, hearts, and other objects and place on the plates. In one of the slots of the origami, place small cards with the party guests names.
Corks can also be used as place holders by cutting a small slit in the cork and placing the place cards in the slots.
Create interesting conversations by writing fun facts about the celebrants on the inside of the place cards. For example, on each card write fun facts on the place cards such as where the party guests grew up, colleges and universities attended, and interesting hobbies or collections the guests may have. Do not write fun facts of the party guests whose name is on the place card (no need to read their own fun facts). The idea is for the party guests to read the fun facts about the other party guests to open up conversation starters. This is a good way to help familiarize party guests who may have no met or met briefly previously.
Famous quotes about love, friendship, inspiration, and other positive messages can be written on the place cards as well.
