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25 Unique Wedding Seating Charts to Guide Guests to Their Tables

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There's nothing wrong with escort cards if they suit your wedding vision. But sometimes a single, seamless chart (or even a really great display for those amazing escort cards) better meets couples' needs. If you'd prefer to direct guests to their tables with diagrams, seating maps, or all-in-one-place lists, a solo graphic or written guide may be perfect for you and your celebration. Plus, if you do opt for that all-in-one display, a seating chart can cut down on budget (bundles of escort cards can be pricey). Even better? Whether you opt for a true seating chart or use your escort cards to create a one of a kind sign, these details can add an amazing sense of style (and a statement detail) to your wedding décor.

So if you're worried that seating charts are boring, prepare to think again. Some of our favorite real weddings utilized seating displays in their designs, and we're using them as the best source of inspiration for all kinds of wedding day personalization. Convinced that seating charts are worth considering? Find the latest and greatest ideas right this way. All shapes and styles of wedding celebrations have come together to provide these sources of unforgettable inspiration, and we're confident your new favorite idea is right here in this gallery.

Gold Framing

The combination of chalkboard, lettering, and gold frames couldn't be more fitting for this gorgeous wedding's seating display.

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Pressed Flower Seating

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With a little bit of calligraphy and some pressed flowers, this couple brought their unique seating chart to life. Guests' names were added to the front of pressed flower seat assignments (which then became wedding favors) for a personalized touch.

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Floral Seating Arrangements

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Instead of sticking to one big sign, this couple opted to add individual cards to their colorful seating chart and paired each escort card with a sweet boutonniere that could then be worn throughout the reception.

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Rustic Elegance

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Each gold frame on this rustic seating chart features a different table and the names of guests who will sit at each. The effect, when combined with a little bit of greenery, is stunning.

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Handmade Seating Chart

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The bride's father crafted this handmade seating chart from wood salvaged from his North Carolina farm. The simple and chic addition included a list of guests' names and their table number.

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Free Flowing Seating Chart

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Looking for a more rustic alternative to seating charts? This twine, clothespin, and card collection is everything you're searching for.

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National Park Seating Chart

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Tables at this wedding were named for the couple's favorite national parks, and guests names were calligraphed in copper on dark leather by Jessica Lee Calligraphy.

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Watercolor Seating Chart

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This colorful seating chart display features watercolor escort cards in a vibrant pink palette that coordinated flawlessly with the couple's floral arrangements.

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Simple Accents

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This wooden seating chart features tables named after Hawaiian islands (perfect for the couple's island celebration) and an adorable pineapple illustration. Now that's what we call a finishing touch.

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Greenery Seating

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This simple seating chart gets an extra dose of elegance thanks to the addition of boxwood greenery. The non-floral addition anchored the detail beautifully.

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Insect Inspired

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Wedding Flower Ideas Inspired by Nature

For their nature-inspired wedding, this couple created a seating chart featuring independent escort cards and 54 different species of insect. The result was completely one of a kind.

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Rustic Arrangements

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This wood and lettering seating chart is just the thing for this couple's rustic, outdoor wedding reception. The lanterns and floral accents add just the right amount of elegance to the display.

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Chic Seating

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The bride herself designed this seating chart by borrowing elements from her invitation suite. The couple displayed their seating assignments front and center at the reception's entrance.

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Mirror Seating Charts

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This display—which was inspired by Snow White—featured gold-rimmed mirrors stuck in a wall of greenery and blooms.

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Scroll Seating Chart

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Credit: Patrick Moyer

Inspired by a classic, regal scroll (but swapping out paper for fabric), this seating chart was comprised of a rich velvet base and held gold assignments calligraphed by Perfect Fête Designs.

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Lucite Seating Charts

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Four elegant Lucite slabs sat with seating arrangements scribbled on at this reception.

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Illustrated Seating Charts

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Learn the Intricate Art of Seating Your Wedding Guests

Hand-watercolored artwork by Emily Baker Studio topped the seating-assignment cards at this wedding. Each unique illustration related to either the wedding's venue or the groom's heritage.

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Record Seating Chart

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When this bride consulted escort wall-master Hallie Slate, she said she wanted something music-related. The LB Events owner took the suggestion in stride and created this sweet display using spray-painted, vintage records. The bride's sister (Kenzie of Details, Darling) then calligraphed each with the guests' names, and plants and a record player were placed nearby to tie the whole look together.

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Transparent Seating Chart

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Martha's niece used this floating display for her wedding. The chart itself was made from Plexiglas and was held from barn rafters using barely-there fishing wire.

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Window Seating Chart

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A father of a bridesmaid made this seating chart by placing a piece of glass in a window frame. The bridesmaid herself then wrote the details on the makeshift pane using white paint marker.

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Sporty Seating Chart

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This tennis-loving couple turned their seating chart into sports brackets. The fun display was printed on navy vinyl.

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Album Seating Chart

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Album sleeves from some of the couple's favorite bands made this casual seating chart pop. Guests could hear the albums, too, since they were played throughout cocktail hour and dinner.

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Wood Seating Chart

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This calligraphed cut of locally-milled wood served as an eye-catching seating chart (and decoration, too).

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Citrus Seating Chart

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This white structure—complete with shrubbery, enclosed lemons, and a seating chart—made a statement in this outdoor space.

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Easel Seating Chart

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Grit & Grace made this formal blue-and-white seating chart, which was held up to view on a clear easel. "Having the seating chart was a last-minute decision," said the celebration's bride, but "it turned out to be a really cool addition to the wedding." 

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