Selecting the Perfect PlaceCard Holders for Your Wedding
January 29th, 2009. Published under Weddings. No Comments.
Planning a wedding involves such a huge number of seemingly minor details capable of creating a major disaster if not handled properly that it boggles the mind. Catering for the reception, ordering flowers and decorations, creating a seating chart, having name cards printed, and ordering something to hold the place cards in place at the tables must be taken care of. One of the details that seems minor on the surface, yet can create a major drama if not handled properly is shopping for the perfect placecard holders.
Placecard holders come in a wide array of shapes and sizes that vary from traditional and serious to sort of whimsical. They are normally chosen to fit into the overall dcor in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Often, the place card holders will serve a double purpose as the guests will take them home as wedding favors as well.
Many couples find shopping for placecard holders to be an interesting diversion from the larger more involved issues of planning the wedding. Shopping for items that will serve as both place card holders and wedding favors is a better diversion. The couple will want to shop for items that do not appear to be cheap, yet have a very reasonable cost.
One clear example of an item that can serve double duty as a place card holder and a wedding favor that leaps to mind is a small photo frame with the name card inside it. A wedding photo can be given later so that the frame becomes a favor with a photo inside that will always remind the recipient of this wedding. There are several different styles of such frames, from traditional desk top standing frames to glass coasters that one can slide the name card/wedding photo into and can be used in the home of the person receiving them. These types of items being used as placecard holders is a fairly common and practical method of giving wedding favors at the same time.
If the couple wants to have place card holders that serve that purpose only, there are several small to tiny items that are slotted to allow the edge of the place cards to be slid in so that they stand upright on the table, but are not obtrusively noticeable. Of course, the final decision of item is ultimately up to the couple.
In order to see the greatest selection of place card holders before choosing one in particular, online shopping is probably the best way to go. Online stores often have a larger selection at lower prices than the traditional “brick and mortar” bridal shops. Shopping for placecard holders online may take a little longer because of the wider selection, but will be well worth it in the end.
Placecard holders are just one of small details that can easily be overlooked while planning a wedding. Failure to have them when needed can be a minor problem that becomes a major catastrophe in the eyes of a bride whose special day is now less than perfect. Choosing the perfect place card holders is a responsibility that the bride and groom share, which can give them a break from the tedium of dealing with the major wedding issues.