Place Card Guides & Tutorials
Go from guest list to print with the right walkthrough — spreadsheet import, sizes, templates, Word, Canva, or the live maker when you are ready.
Start with the guide that matches your blocker: spreadsheet import, size selection, template picking, or final printing.
Choose the fastest starting point
Most visitors are trying to solve one of four problems. Pick the lane below instead of digging through unrelated posts.
I am planning wedding seating stationery
Start with Wedding Day Tools for the full suite (seating chart → table numbers → place cards). Or jump to Wedding Place Card Templates, Wedding Escort Cards Maker, and Wedding Seating Chart Maker. Walkthrough: How to Make Wedding Place Cards.
I need a full beginner walkthrough
Start with How to Make Place Cards for the full process from setup to printing.
I need sizing and paper guidance
Use Place Card Sizes to compare folded cards, flat cards, Avery sheets, and print layouts.
I need a design I can use quickly
Go to Templates if you already know the event style and want to customize a ready-made card.
I need spreadsheet-based batch creation
Read Print Place Cards from Google Sheets if your guest list already lives in Sheets, use How to Print Place Cards from CSV if you already exported a clean file, or use How to Make Place Cards in Word for a Word table layout or Excel mail merge. For wearable conference or classroom badges, use the free name tag maker.
Follow a guide path instead of guessing the order
These are the most common learning paths people take before they export a final PDF.
Bring in names first, then add table numbers, seat labels, meal choices, or short notes only if you need them printed. From there, the maker can turn one sheet into a full batch of cards.
Best next step: Open the place card maker.
Featured guides and tools
A focused shortlist of the pages people usually need before they are ready to design and print.
How to Make Place Cards
The main beginner tutorial covering setup, design decisions, card types, and printing.
Place Card Sizes Guide
Compare folded, flat, and Avery-compatible sizes before you choose a template or paper stock.
Wedding Place Card Templates
Reception name cards with guest-list import, meal choices, and wedding-ready designs.
How to Make Wedding Place Cards
Step-by-step wedding guide covering formats, what to include, paper, and spreadsheet-to-print workflow.
Wedding Escort Cards Maker
Turn a seating spreadsheet into entrance cards with each guest's table assignment.
Escort Cards vs Place Cards
Decide whether you need entrance escort cards, table place cards, or both.
Print Place Cards from Google Sheets
Use spreadsheet data to generate a full batch of cards without retyping guest names one by one.
How to Print Place Cards from CSV
Use a CSV export from Excel, Sheets, or another tool to generate and print a full batch quickly.
How to Make Place Cards in Word
Build flat or tent place cards in Word with a sized table, Excel mail merge, and know when to switch to spreadsheet import.
How to Print Place Cards from Canva
Set the finished size, export PDF Print, and place Canva artwork into the correct Letter, A4, or Avery sheet layout.
Table Number Maker
Create matching table numbers if you are also preparing a full seating setup for the event.
Guides FAQ
Quick answers before you choose a tutorial or jump into the editor.
Still unsure where to begin? Start with the beginner tutorial, then open the maker once your guest list and preferred card size are clear.
Still have questions?
If you couldn't find the answer you're looking for, please feel free to ask us!
Ready to turn a guide into finished place cards?
Open the editor, import your guest list, and generate print-ready cards once your format and style are decided.