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When your guests trickle in from your ceremony or cocktails, the seating chart is often the first thing they’ll see upon entering your reception venue. This display will set the tone and theme for your party, and you’ll want to welcome your guests in a unique way that will get them excited for the night ahead.

Instead of a plain chart with names, why not make your seating display interactive? Some of the best wedding seating displays are multifunctional–often they serve double duty as an escort card and favour. And what guest doesn’t want a little gift to get the night started? Here are some of our current favourite ways to direct guests to their seats.

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250870 A seating display written on large tropical leaves gives your wedding a laid-back vibe. Photo via <a href="https://www.borrowedandblue.com/hawaii/weddings/courtney-justin?utm_content=buffer8ba71&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer" target="_blank">Borrowed and Blue</a>. leaf seating display 10 unique wedding seating displays you haven't seen before - https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-01-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-01.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-01.jpg 1000 1500 {"orientation":"1"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/10-wedding-seating-displays-havent-seen/slide/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-01/ 10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-01 0 0

250876 Add some whimsy to your escort cards by attaching them to colourful tassels. Photo via <a href="http://ruffledblog.com/galleries/kate-spade-inspired-wedding-styled-shoot/polka-dot-inspired-wedding-070/" target="_blank">Ruffled Blog</a>. tassel escort card display 10 unique wedding seating displays you haven't seen before - tassel escort card display https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-07-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-07.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-07.jpg 1000 1500 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/10-wedding-seating-displays-havent-seen/slide/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-07/ 10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-07 0 0

251214 This moon-shaped seating display gives off seriously dreamy vibes. Photo via <a href="http://greenweddingshoes.com/celestial-inspired-dessert-wedding-with-spanish-details/" target="_blank">Green Wedding Shoes</a>. moon shaped seating display 10 unique wedding seating displays you haven't seen before - https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-14-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-14.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-14.jpg 1000 1307 {"orientation":"1"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/10-wedding-seating-displays-havent-seen/slide/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-14/ 10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-14 0 0

251213 Help your guests find their seats and break the ice with these personalized button escort cards. Photo via <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/177316011/escort-card-button-wedding-name-tag?ref=related-6" target="_blank">Etsy</a>. button escort cards 10 unique wedding seating displays you haven't seen before - button escort cards https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-13-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-13.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-13.jpg 1000 667 {"aperture":"2","camera":"Canon EOS REBEL T3i","created_timestamp":"1436451558","focal_length":"50","iso":"320","shutter_speed":"0.016666666666667","orientation":"1"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/10-wedding-seating-displays-havent-seen/slide/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-13/ 10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-13 0 0

251215 This geometric seating display in neutral colours gives off a modern, industrial vibe. Photo via <a href="http://www.greylikesweddings.com/inspiration-shoots-and-boards/an-edgy-modern-inspiration-shoot/" target="_blank">Grey Likes Weddings</a>. geometric seating display 10 unique wedding seating displays you haven't seen before - geometric seating display https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-15-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-15.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-15.jpg 1000 1500 {"orientation":"1"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/10-wedding-seating-displays-havent-seen/slide/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-15/ 10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-15 0 0

251216 Unique, individual leaves can be spray painted and used as dainty escort card decor. Photo via <a href="http://www.writtenwordcalligraphy.com/portfolio/" target="_blank">Written Word Calligraphy</a>. leaf escort cards 10 unique wedding seating displays you haven't seen before - leaf escort cards https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-16-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-16.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-16.jpg 1000 1260 {"orientation":"1"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/10-wedding-seating-displays-havent-seen/slide/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-16/ 10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-16 0 0

251212 This macramé seating display is a must for a boho wedding. Photo via <a href="http://www.deerpearlflowers.com/boho-macrame-knotted-wedding-decor-ideas/" target="_blank">Deer Pearl Flowers</a>. macramé seating display 10 unique wedding seating displays you haven't seen before - macramé seating display https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-12-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-12.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-12.jpg 1000 1310 {"orientation":"1"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/10-wedding-seating-displays-havent-seen/slide/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-12/ 10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-12 0 0

250880 This is a minimalist seating chart at its finest--plus it's easy to DIY for a time-strapped bride. Photo via <a href="https://www.weddingchicks.com/blog/contemporary-wedding-inspiration-with-l-9124-l-41.html" target="_blank">Wedding Chicks</a>. seating chart streamers 10 unique wedding seating displays you haven't seen before - seating chart streamers https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-11-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-11.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-11.jpg 1000 1502 {"copyright":"Anushe Low","orientation":"1"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/10-wedding-seating-displays-havent-seen/slide/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-11/ 10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-11 0 0

250873 Sometimes it's not what you display, but how you display it. Spruce up an escort card display by arranging them in a circular fashion. Photo via <a href="http://lifeinbloomchicago.com/blog/" target="_blank">Life in Bloom</a>. circular escort card display 10 unique wedding seating displays you haven't seen before - circular escort card display https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-04-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-04.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-04.jpg 1000 1504 {"orientation":"1"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/10-wedding-seating-displays-havent-seen/slide/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-04/ 10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-04 0 0

250872 If you must display your escort cards as a chart, why not stick them to the surface using a wax seal? A wax seal adds a seriously elegant touch. Photo via <a href="http://junebugweddings.com/wedding-blog/luxe-natural-indoor-wedding-inspiration-barrow-mansion/" target="_blank">Junebug Weddings</a>. wax seal escort cards 10 unique wedding seating displays you haven't seen before - wax seal escort cards https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-03-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-03.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-03.jpg 1000 1500 {"orientation":"1"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/10-wedding-seating-displays-havent-seen/slide/10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-03/ 10-unique-wedding-seating-displays-you-havent-seen-before-03 0 0