Can I download free printable place card templates?

Yes. The free PDF library has blank place cards you can print and fill by hand. To fill names automatically, use the online maker; its free test PDF has a watermark, while clean exports use credits.

How do I make personalized place cards for a large guest list?

Choose a place card template , then type names or import an Excel or CSV file. Use one row per guest and apply one design to the list. Preview long names and table assignments before exporting the batch as a PDF.

Can I make place cards from Excel or Google Sheets?

Yes. Import Excel or CSV in the maker and map your name and table columns. For Google Sheets, follow the Google Sheets guide for the handoff workflow, or download your sheet as CSV and import that file.

What should I write on a place card?

Start with the guest name. Add a table number when the card directs guests to a table, and include meal choices when your caterer needs them. Seat numbers are optional. Keep the text readable and use the same naming style across the guest list.

Can I add meal choices or meal icons to place cards?

Yes. Start with the meal-choice template and add a meal for each guest. Review the displayed labels or icons and agree their meaning with your caterer before printing.

What is the difference between place cards and escort cards?

Place cards identify a specific seat at a table. Escort cards usually appear at the entrance and tell guests which table to find. Use the escort card maker for names and table assignments; a seating chart can also direct guests to tables.

What size are flat and folded place cards?

A common finished size is 3.5 × 2 inches. A flat card uses that size directly and may need a holder; a tent card can start as a 3.5 × 4 inch blank and fold to stand on its own. Sizes vary, so compare the card dimensions and sheet layouts with your chosen paper.

Can I print six place cards per sheet?

Yes. Use the six-per-sheet guide or choose the matching layout in the maker. Our 3.5 × 2 inch flat six-up preset uses landscape US Letter. Folded six-up layouts have different dimensions; match the card format as well as the number per sheet.

Does a six-per-sheet template fit Avery 5302?

No. Avery 5302 has four tent cards per sheet, with a finished folded size of 3.5 × 2 inches. Choose the matching Avery 5302 layout , not a generic six-up template. Test alignment on plain paper before printing on the actual stock.

How do I print place cards at home, and what paper should I use?

Choose cardstock within your printer’s supported thickness and feed settings. Export for the paper size you load, usually US Letter or A4, and print at 100% / Actual Size. Test on plain paper, check measurements and cut guides, then print on cardstock. Score tent cards before folding.

Can I make place cards in Microsoft Word?

Yes. Use fixed-size tables or mail merge for a guest list. Our Word setup guide covers sizing, folded cards and Avery layouts; it is a guide, not a downloadable DOCX pack. Use the online maker if you prefer a browser workflow with PDF output.

Can I design place cards in Canva?

Yes. Canva is another option for designing cards. Follow our Canva place card guide for dimensions and printing. If your main task is filling many guest names, the online maker lets you import Excel or CSV and preview the resulting cards.

What does the online place card maker cost?

Designing and previewing is free, including a watermarked test PDF. Clean exports use one credit per PDF page, regardless of how many cards fit on it. Check your page count before exporting and see credit packs and validity for current prices.

How is my imported guest list handled?

Excel and CSV files are read locally in your browser. Google Sheets uses a separate handoff flow. Drafts are stored in this browser so you can continue editing; avoid leaving guest details on a shared device. Local file import does not mean every later export or account action is offline.

Can I change names or table assignments later?

Yes. Return in the same browser to continue from the saved draft, then review the updated cards. Clearing browser storage or switching devices may remove access to that draft, so keep your original guest list. A changed PDF may use more credits; an identical completed export is free to repeat within 24 hours.

Place Cards for Every Guest at Your Table

Choose a design, add your guest list, and preview every card before printing. Include table numbers and meal choices for weddings, dinners, and events.

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Free blank PDF downloads. The maker offers a watermarked test PDF; clean exports use credits.

Folded place card with a guest name and meal symbols

How it Works

From guest list to printed place cards in four simple steps:

Import guest names from Excel, CSV, or Google Sheets

Import Guest List

Type guest names, import Excel or CSV, or use the Google Sheets handoff workflow. Review the mapped columns before continuing.

Choose a printable place card template from the gallery

Choose a Template

Choose a place card design from the dedicated template library or start with a blank layout.

Customize place cards with guest names and table details

Generate All Cards

Preview every place card with real guest names. One click generates print-ready PDFs for all guests.

Export and print place cards with cut lines

Print & Save

Export for your chosen paper size and print at 100% / Actual Size. Test one sheet before printing the full batch.

Place Cards for Common Event Types

Whether planning a wedding, hosting a gala, or organizing a classroom event, our place card maker has you covered.

Plan reception tables first with the free wedding seating chart maker, then print place cards and escort cards from the same list.

Plan the Tables & Complete the Place Settings

Help guests find their table, identify their seat, and read the food labels at your event.

Wedding Seating Chart Maker

Free reception table planner — seat guests, download a Find Your Seat poster, then print cards.

Wedding Escort Cards

Create entrance cards with each guest's name and table assignment from a spreadsheet.

Table Number Maker

Generate printable table numbers 1–N as one PDF.

Food Tent Card Maker

Printable table menus from a dish list — tent-fold or flat, matching place cards.

Place Cards for Weddings & Seasonal Gatherings

Find designs for your occasion, then personalize them with your guest list.

Wedding Place Card Templates

Customize elegant wedding name cards, import your guest list, and print every card in one PDF.

Thanksgiving Place Cards

Make printable name cards for Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving tables at home.

Christmas Place Cards

Personalize festive name cards for Christmas dinners and holiday tables.

Halloween Place Cards

Personalize spooky name cards for Halloween dinners, parties, and themed tables.

Graduation Place Cards

Printable commencement and banquet place cards with mortarboard and academic designs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Place Cards

Learn how to create, download, and print place cards for weddings and events.

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