Written by Erin Burkhard owner of

for Fresh from the Kitchen LLC

When planning a special event, such as a wedding, we often think of the normal important details such as food, music, and flowers. After the invitations have been sent, we then realize how important it is to organize the affair so there is no confussion for your guests. A great way to inform your guests and to add a little extra “wow” to your tables is with table stationary.

Escort cards or even an escort poster can guide your guests to the appropriate table at the beginning of the reception. This is especially important if you are having a plated dinner where guests choose their own entrees ahead of time. It not only directs them to the correct table, but is also a guide for your caterer’s servers to to get food out quickly.

Once your guest knows what table to go to, it is important to mark them clearly with table number or names. This can be displayed in a stand, a picture frame, or designed as a self standing table “tent.” Place cards at each place setting direct party goers to the correct seat. However, this detail is for more formal affairs and usually only accompanies a plated dinner.

Finally one of the most important details to include on your table is a printed menu. Don’t keep your guests guessing on what they are going to eat or on if anything is going to come next. Besides making your guest’s mouths water, menus act as warning flag to someone who may have food allergies or is vegetarian. This will allow them to let the server know they are not able to eat the pine nuts in the salad or to bring them all vegetables instead of the filet.

All of these elements can be designed by Be In Love Designs to give your table that extra plolished look, and give your guests the details of your perfectly planned affair.