Are table name cards the same as place cards?

Yes. They are the same printed card at each guest's seat. Place card is common in weddings; table name card is common in corporate and UK English. This page uses business-focused templates — the main place card maker covers all styles.

What is the standard table name card size?

The most common size is 3.5"×2" folded tent or flat 4"×1.5". Avery 5302 is a widely used pre-cut option. See the place card sizes guide for metric and 6-per-sheet layouts.

Can I import names from Excel or Google Sheets?

Yes. Upload your spreadsheet and map the guest name column. Optional Company, Table, Meal, or Note columns can appear on the card when needed.

Table name cards vs conference name badges — which do I need?

Table name cards sit at the dinner place setting. Name badges are worn on a lanyard at registration. Use this page for seated banquets; use the name tag maker for badges.

Can I add meal choice to each card?

Yes. Add a Meal column to your spreadsheet and map it below the name. Useful when service staff read cards during a plated corporate dinner.

Are the table name card templates free?

Yes. Design and download table name cards free for typical event sizes. Paid tiers apply only for larger batches or premium features shown on the pricing page.

Are these wedding table names?

No. This page is for guest name cards at corporate or dinner seats (same idea as place cards). If you want labels on the tables themselves — “Paris”, photo frames, numbered vs named — see Wedding Table Names.

What format is the download?

All table name cards export as a print-ready PDF formatted for your chosen paper size or Avery sheet.

Table Name Cards — Corporate & Dinner Guest Cards

Corporate table setup

From attendee list to printed table cards

Import the roster you already have, pick a formal template, and export every name card in one PDF.

Batch PDF

Professional events

Import the attendee list

Upload Excel, CSV, or connect Google Sheets with one person per row.

Choose a formal template

Pick a layout that fits a board dinner, awards night, or client event.

Export and print

Download the PDF and print on cardstock — tent-fold or flat.

Start Creating Below

Table name cards for conferences, galas, and client dinners

When the guest list lives in Excel already, table name cards should not require manual copy-paste into Word. Import names, optional company or role fields, and export one consistent PDF batch.

Corporate-ready templates

Start from formal dinner and minimal layouts suited to board dinners, award nights, and conference banquets — not wedding florals.

Spreadsheet-first workflow

One row per guest with Name, Table, Company, or Role columns mapped once to every card.

Tent-fold or flat cards

Print standing tent cards for the table or flat cards for holders — Avery 5302 and 6-per-sheet layouts supported.

Attendee list format

Spreadsheet columns for corporate table name cards

Conference and gala lists often include company, role, or dietary fields. Keep one attendee per row so every table name card generates cleanly.

ExcelCSVGoogle Sheets

Name | Table | Company | Meal | Note

Guest Name is required. Add Table for assigned seating, Company or Title for VIP tables, and Meal when catering needs it on the card.

Guest Name	Table	Company	Meal	Note
Sarah Chen	Table 4	Northwind Labs	Vegetarian	Keynote speaker
James Ortiz	Table 4	Acme Corp	Fish	Client
Dr. Amina Patel	Head Table	Summit Health	Chicken	—

One attendee per row

Each printed table name card maps to one spreadsheet row — avoid combined names in a single cell.

Use Table for assigned seating

When tables are pre-assigned, a Table column helps hosts verify placement before print.

Company line is optional

Map Company or Title only when the card should show organization below the name.

Not the same as name badges

Table name cards sit at the place setting. For lanyard badges, use the name tag maker instead.

Tip: For mixed client and internal tables, sort by Table in your sheet before import so the preview matches the floor plan.

Open the editor

What the attendee list looks like in the editor

Map columns once — every table name card updates when you change a table assignment or spelling.

Same print workflow as place cards

Table name cards and place cards are the same kind of printed card. See the main place card maker for weddings and general events.

Re-run after changes

Update the spreadsheet and export again — no manual card-by-card edits.

Corporate workflow

How to print table name cards for a business event

Most event teams already have an attendee export from registration or RSVP. This turns that file into printed table cards in four steps.

Formal templatesCompany line optionalLate changes are easy

1Step 1

Export the attendee list

Use the registration export, RSVP spreadsheet, or seating plan your team already maintains. Add Table and Company columns if the event uses assigned seating or VIP grouping.

CSV from Eventbrite, Airtable, or internal CRM works as-is.

Keep dietary needs in a Meal column when catering reads cards at service.

Start from the list you already have — no retyping names.

2Step 2

Pick a layout suited to the room

Formal dinners usually need readable names at arm's length. Choose tent-fold cards for the table or flat cards if the venue supplies holders.

Minimal and formal dinner templates work well for corporate branding.

Test the longest name and company line on one proof sheet.

Match the template to the formality of the event, not a wedding theme.

3Step 3

Preview with real attendee data

Check spelling, table numbers, and optional company lines before printing on cardstock.

Catch overflow on long titles or hyphenated names early.

Confirm meal abbreviations are readable for service staff.

Preview the full batch — not just the first card.

4Step 4

Print at actual size on cardstock

Export the PDF, print one test sheet on plain paper, then run the full batch on 200–300 gsm cardstock.

Use 100% scale — never Fit to Page.

For tent cards, fold on the guide line and confirm they stand upright.

One PDF batch for the entire room.

Ready to print table name cards for your event?

Import the attendee spreadsheet below and generate the first proof batch in minutes.

Open the table name card editor

Which card type?

Table name cards vs name badges vs place cards

Event teams use different names for similar stationery. Here is how to pick the right printed piece for a corporate dinner or conference.

Table name cardsPlace cardsName badgesEscort cards

When table name cards are the right choice

Use printed table name cards when each guest has a seat at a set table and the name should appear at the place setting.

Assigned banquet seating

Board dinners, award galas, and client appreciation events where guests find their name at the table.

Same as place cards or seating cards

Table name card is common corporate wording. The printed result is identical to a wedding place card — only the template style differs.

Not for check-in badges

If guests need a wearable label at registration, that is a name tag — not a table card.

Wedding hosts often look for place cards; corporate teams often look for table name cards. Both use the same editor.

Main place card maker

Pick a different tool when the job changes

Wearable

Name tags and conference badges

Lanyard badges for registration and networking — not table stationery.

Wedding

Wedding place card templates

Reception-focused designs with meal choices and floral styles.

Entrance

Escort cards with table numbers

When guests pick up a card at the door showing Table 5 — not a seat assignment.

Blank printable PDFs

Download blank tent or flat PDFs when you only need to hand-write a few names.

Table name card FAQ

Common questions about corporate and dinner table name cards.

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