Place Cards in Centerpieces

How can I find sturdy place cards that I can reuse again and again?

For sturdy, reusable place cards, consider miniature chalkboards that mount on tiny wooden frames. These make a great conversation piece for dinner parties, and they erase with the wipe of a damp cloth for future use. You can also use these multipurpose chalkboards for numbering tables at a wedding or identifying dishes on a buffet table.

What is the difference between a flat place card and a tent place card?

Flat place cards are meant to be placed flat on a plate or inserted into a slotted place card holder. Tent place cards are folded so they stand up for easier viewing and don't require a place card holder. You can get bi-fold tent cards with an open bottom or sturdier tri-fold tent cards that lock together with special cuts in the cardstock.

What style of place cards should I buy and where should I put them?

When choosing place cards, pick a style that fits with the theme of your event (birthday, wedding, or summer dinner party) and look for a color that complements your dinnerware, napkins, or tablecloth. For an elegant dinner table, place a folded napkin on each dinner plate and set a place card on top.