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Escort Cards vs. Place Cards

December 18, 2014 Risa Weaver-Enion
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Photo credit: Risa Weaver-Enion

A simple explanation of the difference between escort cards and place cards. (The title kind of says it all.)

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    • Apr 10, 2024 Creating Unforgettable Memories with Private Event Spaces for Weddings Apr 10, 2024
    • Apr 3, 2024 From Vows to Value: How Marriage Impacts Your Approach to Real Estate Investment Analysis Apr 3, 2024
  • December 2023
    • Dec 6, 2023 Navigating Post-Wedding Blues: A Guide to the First Year of Marriage Dec 6, 2023
  • November 2023
    • Nov 1, 2023 Wedding Planning for Introverts: Tips for a Meaningful, Intimate Celebration Nov 1, 2023
  • October 2023
    • Oct 4, 2023 Top-Rated Honeymoon Destinations in Europe Oct 4, 2023
  • August 2023
    • Aug 23, 2023 Traditions in Union: How to Prepare a Wedding for Culturally Diverse Couples Aug 23, 2023
    • Aug 16, 2023 Mindful Practices to Stay Centered Throughout the Wedding Planning Process Aug 16, 2023
  • July 2023
    • Jul 18, 2023 Moving While Wedding Planning: The Ultimate Survival Guide Jul 18, 2023
    • Jul 5, 2023 Unique Wedding Favors That Guests Will Actually Love Jul 5, 2023
  • June 2023
    • Jun 21, 2023 Bridal Shower Inspiration at Park Winters Jun 21, 2023
    • Jun 7, 2023 6 Fun Ways to Entertain Your Wedding Guests Jun 7, 2023
  • May 2023
    • May 10, 2023 7 Tips for Planning a Wedding Weekend May 10, 2023
    • May 3, 2023 Sweating the Small Stuff: How HVAC Systems Can Make or Break Your Dream Wedding May 3, 2023
  • April 2023
    • Apr 19, 2023 Top 10 Bridal Salons in the Bay Area Apr 19, 2023
  • February 2023
    • Feb 21, 2023 Major Wedding Trends to Watch For in 2023 Feb 21, 2023
    • Feb 8, 2023 What To Do If It Rains on Your Wedding Day Feb 8, 2023
  • January 2023
    • Jan 18, 2023 How to Make Your Second Wedding as Special as the First Jan 18, 2023
  • December 2022
    • Dec 21, 2022 Pros and Cons of Hosting a Dry Wedding Dec 21, 2022
  • November 2022
    • Nov 23, 2022 Outdated Wedding Traditions You Might Want to Skip Nov 23, 2022
  • October 2022
    • Oct 27, 2022 Creative Things to do with Your Dress After the Wedding Oct 27, 2022
    • Oct 5, 2022 4 Ways to Revamp Traditions for an LGBTQ+ Wedding Oct 5, 2022
  • August 2022
    • Aug 17, 2022 Wedding Memorial Ideas Aug 17, 2022
    • Aug 10, 2022 Want to Ditch the White Dress? Unique Bridal Outfits for the Big Day Aug 10, 2022
  • July 2022
    • Jul 27, 2022 7 Tips for Planning a Kid-Friendly Wedding Jul 27, 2022
    • Jul 20, 2022 5 Best Plus-Size Wedding Guest Dress Ideas Jul 20, 2022
    • Jul 13, 2022 Skincare Routine for Summer Brides Jul 13, 2022
  • June 2022
    • Jun 29, 2022 Stunning Winery Wedding Venues in California Jun 29, 2022
    • Jun 22, 2022 Choosing the Right Wedding Shower Cocktails Jun 22, 2022
    • Jun 1, 2022 Best Beaches for a Romantic Marriage Proposal Jun 1, 2022
  • May 2022
    • May 25, 2022 Wedding Dress Codes Explained + What to Wear to Your Next Summer Wedding May 25, 2022
  • April 2022
    • Apr 13, 2022 7 Tips for Planning an Elopement in Las Vegas Apr 13, 2022
  • March 2022
    • Mar 30, 2022 Most Romantic California Honeymoon Destinations Mar 30, 2022
    • Mar 23, 2022 Picking the Right Wedding Flowers Mar 23, 2022
    • Mar 16, 2022 3 Ways to Have a Vegan Wedding Besides the Food Mar 16, 2022
  • February 2022
    • Feb 16, 2022 5 Essential Pre-Wedding Grooming Treatments for Men Feb 16, 2022
    • Feb 9, 2022 Ultimate Guide for Mixing and Matching Bridesmaid Dresses Feb 9, 2022
  • January 2022
    • Jan 26, 2022 Reasons to Hold Your Ceremony and Reception on Different Days Jan 26, 2022
    • Jan 19, 2022 6 Ways to Personalize Your Bridal Shower Jan 19, 2022
    • Jan 12, 2022 5 Tips for Stress-Free Wedding Planning Jan 12, 2022
  • December 2021
    • Dec 8, 2021 Planning a Wedding in Two Different States Dec 8, 2021
  • October 2021
    • Oct 20, 2021 Post-Wedding Checklist You Didn't Know You Needed Oct 20, 2021
    • Oct 6, 2021 2021 Wedding Guest Attire Guide for Men Oct 6, 2021
  • September 2021
    • Sep 29, 2021 Best Bridesmaid Flowers for Every Wedding Season Sep 29, 2021
    • Sep 22, 2021 Tips for Planning a Wedding in Another City Sep 22, 2021
  • August 2021
    • Aug 18, 2021 Backyard Wedding Checklist Aug 18, 2021
  • July 2021
    • Jul 21, 2021 How to Keep Guests Cool at an Outdoor Summer Wedding Jul 21, 2021
  • June 2021
    • Jun 30, 2021 Repurposing Wedding Flowers Jun 30, 2021
    • Jun 16, 2021 Even Small Weddings Need a Wedding Planner Jun 16, 2021
  • May 2021
    • May 19, 2021 How to Host a Wedding at Home May 19, 2021
  • April 2021
    • Apr 14, 2021 Guide to Planning Your Elopement Reception Apr 14, 2021
    • Apr 7, 2021 Ultimate Guide to Best Diamond Certification Labs Apr 7, 2021
  • March 2021
    • Mar 31, 2021 At-Home Bachelorette Wine and Spa Party Mar 31, 2021
    • Mar 24, 2021 Avoid These Mistakes When Hiring Wedding Vendors Mar 24, 2021
    • Mar 3, 2021 Sturdiest Engagement Ring Settings for Active Women Mar 3, 2021
  • February 2021
    • Feb 24, 2021 How Much Alcohol Do You Need for Your Wedding? Feb 24, 2021
    • Feb 17, 2021 How to Plan a Wedding While Working Full-Time Feb 17, 2021
  • January 2021
    • Jan 27, 2021 Easy 5-Step DIY Wedding Bouquets Jan 27, 2021
    • Jan 20, 2021 Planning a Wedding When You Have a Baby Jan 20, 2021
  • December 2020
    • Dec 23, 2020 How to Plan a Wedding During Crazy Times Dec 23, 2020
  • November 2020
    • Nov 11, 2020 How to Throw a Great Socially Distanced Engagement Party Nov 11, 2020
  • October 2020
    • Oct 19, 2020 What to do with Duplicate Wedding Gifts Oct 19, 2020
  • August 2020
    • Aug 12, 2020 Moving Out of State After the Wedding Aug 12, 2020
  • July 2020
    • Jul 15, 2020 Moving In Together After the Wedding Jul 15, 2020
    • Jul 8, 2020 Tips for A Beach Elopement: Your How-To Guide Jul 8, 2020
    • Jul 1, 2020 How to Hold a Socially Distanced Wedding Reception, Part 2 Jul 1, 2020
  • June 2020
    • Jun 24, 2020 How to Hold a Socially Distanced Wedding Reception, Part 1 Jun 24, 2020
    • Jun 17, 2020 Dos and Don'ts of Storing a Wedding Dress Jun 17, 2020
    • Jun 10, 2020 How to Hold a Socially Distanced Wedding Ceremony Jun 10, 2020
  • May 2020
    • May 27, 2020 Alternate Wedding Reception Entertainment Options May 27, 2020
    • May 13, 2020 Wedding Guest Book Options May 13, 2020
    • May 6, 2020 Keep Calm and Carry On: How to Stay Calm Amidst Your Rescheduled (or Cancelled) Wedding May 6, 2020
  • April 2020
    • Apr 29, 2020 When to Mail Wedding Invitations Apr 29, 2020
    • Apr 15, 2020 Wedding Skincare Tips from a Pro Apr 15, 2020
    • Apr 1, 2020 How to Dress Your Wedding Party Apr 1, 2020
  • March 2020
    • Mar 25, 2020 Bachelorette Party Printables for a Girls' Night-In Mar 25, 2020
    • Mar 18, 2020 How to Choose a Wedding Officiant Mar 18, 2020
    • Mar 4, 2020 Hiring a Wedding Videographer Mar 4, 2020
  • February 2020
    • Feb 26, 2020 Winter Wedding Destination Locales Feb 26, 2020
    • Feb 19, 2020 What to Look for in a Wedding Venue Feb 19, 2020
    • Feb 12, 2020 Celebrating Five Years as a Wedding Planner! Feb 12, 2020
    • Feb 5, 2020 How to Choose a Wedding Date Feb 5, 2020
  • January 2020
    • Jan 29, 2020 Tips for Coordinating Groomsmen Attire Jan 29, 2020
    • Jan 28, 2020 Pre-Wedding Spa Treatments Every Bride Should Have Jan 28, 2020
    • Jan 22, 2020 Having an Adults-Only Wedding Jan 22, 2020
    • Jan 15, 2020 Harry Potter-Themed Wedding Shoot Jan 15, 2020
    • Jan 8, 2020 2020 Wedding Trends to Incorporate Into Your Wedding Jan 8, 2020
    • Jan 1, 2020 What's the Difference Between a Venue Coordinator and a Wedding Coordinator? Jan 1, 2020
  • December 2019
    • Dec 18, 2019 What Does a Wedding Coordinator Do? Dec 18, 2019
    • Dec 11, 2019 What Does a Wedding Planner Do? Dec 11, 2019
    • Dec 4, 2019 6 Reasons Not to Have a Holiday Wedding Dec 4, 2019
  • November 2019
    • Nov 27, 2019 How to Create Your Wedding Guest List Nov 27, 2019
    • Nov 20, 2019 How to Wisely Choose Your Wedding Party Nov 20, 2019
    • Nov 6, 2019 Choosing Wedding Signature Cocktails Nov 6, 2019
  • October 2019
    • Oct 30, 2019 Wedding Bar Options Oct 30, 2019
    • Oct 23, 2019 What Goes In a Wedding Welcome Bag Oct 23, 2019
    • Oct 16, 2019 Wedding Gifts *From* the Couple Getting Married Oct 16, 2019
    • Oct 9, 2019 Wedding Registry 101 Oct 9, 2019
    • Oct 2, 2019 Catering "Service Charge" Explained Oct 2, 2019
  • September 2019
    • Sep 25, 2019 Wedding Table Assignments How-To Sep 25, 2019
    • Sep 20, 2019 How to Have Your Best Wedding Day Hair Sep 20, 2019
    • Sep 18, 2019 Your Guide to Wedding Signage Sep 18, 2019
    • Sep 11, 2019 Choosing Special Wedding Songs Sep 11, 2019
  • August 2019
    • Aug 28, 2019 Wedding Attire for the Groom Aug 28, 2019
    • Aug 21, 2019 Wedding Hair & Makeup Tips Aug 21, 2019
    • Aug 14, 2019 How Do I Set Up a Wedding Hotel Room Block? Aug 14, 2019
    • Aug 7, 2019 Do People Still Toss the Bouquet and Garter at Weddings? Aug 7, 2019
  • July 2019
    • Jul 31, 2019 Little Changes for Big Sustainability Impact Jul 31, 2019
    • Jul 24, 2019 Sustainable Wedding Ideas: Venue & Catering Jul 24, 2019
    • Jul 17, 2019 Sustainable Wedding Ideas: Florals Jul 17, 2019
    • Jul 12, 2019 Wedding Trend Alert: Grazing Tables Jul 12, 2019
    • Jul 10, 2019 Sustainable Wedding Ideas: Stationery Jul 10, 2019
    • Jul 6, 2019 6 Steps to DIY a Personalized Wedding Binder Jul 6, 2019
  • June 2019
    • Jun 28, 2019 7 Mistakes Couples Make That Can Ruin Their Budget Jun 28, 2019
    • Jun 26, 2019 How to Prepare for Your Engagement Photo Shoot Jun 26, 2019
    • Jun 19, 2019 Should You Do an Engagement Photo Shoot? Jun 19, 2019
    • Jun 12, 2019 Ordering Wedding Linens Jun 12, 2019
    • Jun 7, 2019 How to Include Your Dog in Your Wedding Jun 7, 2019
    • Jun 5, 2019 Preparing for Your Wedding Cake Tasting Jun 5, 2019
  • May 2019
    • May 31, 2019 20 Wedding Cake Ideas for Every Season May 31, 2019
    • May 29, 2019 Do You Have to Have a Wedding Cake? May 29, 2019
    • May 24, 2019 Printable Wedding Planning Worksheets May 24, 2019
    • May 22, 2019 How Can a Wedding Planner Help You? May 22, 2019
    • May 15, 2019 Wedding Dinner: Buffet vs. Plated May 15, 2019
    • May 8, 2019 How Many Wedding Florals Do You Need? May 8, 2019
  • April 2019
    • Apr 19, 2019 7 Items You Never Knew You Needed on Your Wedding Registry Apr 19, 2019
    • Apr 17, 2019 Who Gets a Plus-One Wedding Invitation? Apr 17, 2019
    • Apr 10, 2019 How to Deal with Tricky Invitation Wording Situations Apr 10, 2019
    • Apr 5, 2019 Celebrity-Inspired Wedding Florals Apr 5, 2019
    • Apr 3, 2019 Your Guide to Wedding Transportation Apr 3, 2019
  • March 2019
    • Mar 27, 2019 Do You Need a Wedding Website? Mar 27, 2019
    • Mar 20, 2019 Guide to Tipping Wedding Vendors Mar 20, 2019
    • Mar 15, 2019 Enhance Your "Just Married" Look Mar 15, 2019
    • Mar 13, 2019 How to Hire a Wedding Florist Mar 13, 2019
    • Mar 6, 2019 Should You Do a First-Look Photo Session? Mar 6, 2019
  • February 2019
    • Feb 27, 2019 Should You Have a Second Wedding Photographer? Feb 27, 2019
    • Feb 14, 2019 How to Search for a Wedding Photographer Feb 14, 2019
  • January 2019
    • Jan 17, 2019 Your Guide to Wedding Thank You Gifts Jan 17, 2019
  • November 2018
    • Nov 2, 2018 Art-Inspired Wedding Decor Ideas Nov 2, 2018
  • October 2018
    • Oct 12, 2018 How Many Hours of Wedding Photography Do You Need? Oct 12, 2018
  • September 2018
    • Sep 24, 2018 Geometric Decor Ideas for Weddings Sep 24, 2018
  • August 2018
    • Aug 31, 2018 5 Best Apps for Wedding Planning Aug 31, 2018
  • July 2018
    • Jul 25, 2018 Wedding Aisle Décor Ideas Galore! Jul 25, 2018
    • Jul 22, 2018 Etiquette of a Wedding Toast Jul 22, 2018
  • June 2018
    • Jun 29, 2018 4 More Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Jun 29, 2018
  • April 2018
    • Apr 13, 2018 4 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding Apr 13, 2018
  • March 2018
    • Mar 5, 2018 How to Incorporate Color Into Your Bridal Attire Mar 5, 2018
  • February 2018
    • Feb 18, 2018 How to Create a Wedding Budget Feb 18, 2018
    • Feb 11, 2018 Why Should You Hire a Wedding Planner? Feb 11, 2018
  • January 2018
    • Jan 24, 2018 Fortuitous Union: The Perfect Liquor for Your Signature Wedding Cocktail Jan 24, 2018
    • Jan 10, 2018 5 Reasons Not to Get Married on a Holiday Weekend Jan 10, 2018
  • December 2017
    • Dec 18, 2017 Hidden Costs That Can Ruin Your Wedding Budget Dec 18, 2017
  • October 2017
    • Oct 8, 2017 Need a Lift?* Oct 8, 2017
  • September 2017
    • Sep 20, 2017 Proper Ring Care Sep 20, 2017
  • August 2017
    • Aug 30, 2017 What is Wedding Insurance? Aug 30, 2017
    • Aug 9, 2017 Top 5 Wedding Don'ts Aug 9, 2017
    • Aug 2, 2017 Calligraphy or Not Calligraphy? Aug 2, 2017
  • July 2017
    • Jul 26, 2017 How to Handle an Unresponsive Vendor Jul 26, 2017
    • Jul 19, 2017 Band vs. DJ Jul 19, 2017
  • May 2016
    • May 5, 2016 Q&A Grab-bag May 5, 2016
  • November 2015
    • Nov 5, 2015 Etiquette for the Bride: Hair & Makeup Nov 5, 2015
  • May 2015
    • May 15, 2015 Top 10 Tips for Wedding Dress Shopping May 15, 2015
  • March 2015
    • Mar 7, 2015 It's For the Bride* Mar 7, 2015
  • February 2015
    • Feb 18, 2015 Table Manners: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Feb 18, 2015
  • December 2014
    • Dec 18, 2014 Escort Cards vs. Place Cards Dec 18, 2014

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