Weddings - Themed Table Cards

ndividual cards with tablenames (or numbers) are usually placed in holders on each table at a wedding banquet in accordance with a table plan, to help each guest to find his or her particular table more easily.

Table Card in holder. Black Letter Gothic script, 2004. Card size 12x6cm. approx. Cardholder (shown) not supplied.

Table Card in holder. 16th Century Italic script, 2005. Card size 20x14cm. approx. Cardholder (shown) not supplied.

he table cards can be simply numbered (ie. "Top Table", Table Two" etc.) in traditional fashion but are nowadays usually named on a theme (e.g. county names, famous castles etc.) suggested or chosen by the bridal couple. I create the table cards and apply an appropriate style of lettering and decoration for the theme chosen. Lettering is normally in black but can be in any preferred colour. The cards themselves can be made freestanding or made to be placed in holders supplied by a banqueting hall.

Set of undecorated "Number" table cards in 16th C. Italic script. Ivory colour card (with each initial letter in lilac). Individual card size A5.

"Reindeer" themed table cards for a Christmas wedding. Handwritten in 16th C. Italic script with red and gold stars added, 2004. Individual card size 12x7cm. approx.

Table cards with theme of "places visited together". Handwritten in 16th C. Italic script, 2004. Individual card size 12x6cm. approx.

"National Trust property" themed table cards. Handwritten in 14th C. Black Letter Gothic script, 2004. Individual card size 12x8cm. approx.

"Whisky distillery" themed table cards for an Isle of Skye wedding. Handwritten in decorated 8th C. Irish Half-Uncial script, 2004. Individual card size 15x8cm. approx.

able card themes can also be further enhanced by the addition of appropriate illustrations if desired, as in the simple example below of wedding table cards for an engaged couple with an interest in mountaineering.

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Card individually illustrated.	Table Cards with Mountains Theme (Alpine Peaks) Black Letter Gothic script with pen and ink sketches, 2007. Each card size 12x8cm. approx.

f you would like to know more about personalised table cards, or wish to discuss an individual theme for your wedding stationery, simply contact me with your wishes or requirements.

Fiona Graham-Flynn (Scribe)