DIY wedding: How to make your own rustic and romantic place cards

From rustic to romantic, welcome your guests with a handcrafted place card.

May 30, 2018, 12:00 AM


Before your wedding guests can hit the dance floor they have to find their seats.

What better way to welcome your guests than with a handcrafted place card?

From traditional to rustic, follow these super simple DIY tips to make the perfect place cards for your special day.

PHOTO: DIY wedding place cards.
DIY wedding place cards.
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For a romantic reception, use soft materials, metallics and dreamy script.

1. Fold cardstock folder lengthwise.
2. Print the guest’s name and table.
3. Add a decorative header and footer.

PHOTO: DIY wedding place card materials.
DIY wedding place card materials.
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For a rustic affair, incorporate wood, pine, evergreen, linen and black text.

1. Arrange the table setting.
2. Apply ink to a wood disc with guest’s name.
3. Apply a decorative applique.
4. Place wood disc on fake evergreen.

If you’re having a traditional wedding, use flowers and water.

1. Fill a jar with water.
2. Use fake flowers.
3. Apply stamp to card stock.
4. Place on the card holder wire.


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