Quick answer

How many place cards do I need for my wedding?

Stand: 15.08.2026

Kurzantwort

Order one place card per adult guest, plus a 5 to 10 percent reserve for last-minute additions or cancellations, and 2 to 3 spare cards for name spelling variants. Count children separately, since they often need no card of their own or a simplified version.

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What matters for the quantity

Guest list at the time of ordering
Order as late as possible within your production window, but only after the RSVP deadline has passed. The closer to the event, the more reliable the number.
Reserve for cancellations and confirmations
Plan for 5 to 10 percent extra cards. Last-minute confirmations and cancellations are the rule at weddings, not the exception, and a missing card is noticed immediately on the day itself.
Count children and special guests separately
Children often don't need their own place card, or need a simplified version without a title. Track them separately from the adult list so the main count isn't skewed.
Plan spare cards for typos
Names with special characters, double names, or unusual spelling are the most likely to go wrong when submitted. Two to three spare blank cards save you stress the day before.
Work backward from the delivery date
Count back production time plus shipping time from your wedding date, and add a one-week buffer for a final check on site.

In der Praxis

Example calculations

Example: 80 adult guests

80 adults plus 8 reserve cards (10 percent) plus 3 spare cards for spelling variants add up to an order of 91 place cards. Children with their own seat are added separately.

Example: 40 adult guests

Even for smaller celebrations, a reserve is worth it: 40 adults plus 4 reserve cards plus 2 spare cards add up to 46 pieces. The percentage buffer stays the same, even if the absolute number looks smaller.

Unsere Empfehlung

Our recommendation by guest count

Small celebration, up to 40 guests

Order the exact guest count plus 3 to 4 reserve cards. For small groups, it's worth checking each card individually before shipping, since a single mistake stands out more here.

Medium celebration, 40 to 100 guests

Plan for an 8 to 10 percent reserve. At this scale, last-minute cancellations are most likely, while a single missing card is less immediately noticeable than at small celebrations.

Large celebration, over 100 guests

Order the cards all at once rather than in several follow-up orders. Reorders need the full production time again and are hard to fit in once the schedule gets tight.

Häufige Fragen

Frequently asked questions about ordering place cards

What if guests confirm or cancel after I've ordered?

Your reserve covers small changes. For bigger changes, you can ask us on short notice via WhatsApp or the contact form whether a follow-up production run is still possible within your remaining time.

Do children need their own place card?

That depends on your seating plan. If children sit at their own kids' table without fixed seat assignments, a single shared table sign is often enough instead of individual cards.

Can I submit the names as a list instead of one by one?

Yes, for larger quantities you can send us the name list directly via WhatsApp or email instead of entering each name individually in the order form. We'll confirm the list with you before engraving.

How long does production take for larger quantities?

Regular production time is one to three business days. For very large quantities, get in touch with us beforehand so we can confirm a realistic timeframe.

What happens if a name arrives misspelled?

We actively check back with you before engraving whenever a spelling is unclear or unusual, because a mistake in the material can't be corrected. Still, a small spare reserve helps if you notice an error in your own list only on the day itself.

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