International Wedding Inspiration: Mimicking Edible Escort Cards That Double as Welcome Food♡

2019.02.14 published

Transforming Escort Cards into Food is Chic ♡

Escort cards play the role of notifying guests of their table number at weddings and other parties.

Since they are called cards, it is usually standard to make them out of paper. However, in Western countries where party culture is deeply rooted and weddings are often personalized, there are many creative ideas that involve attaching the escort cards to food or drinks ♡

At the welcome space, there may be finger foods or welcome drinks served (which is wonderful, right? ♡). It’s a way for guests to confirm their seat as soon as they arrive at the party venue while also enjoying a snack or drink ♡

Ideas to Use Food and Drinks as Escort Cards ♩

We would like to introduce many beautiful and stylish ideas that we want to replicate in Japanese weddings ♡

<① Drinks>

Preparing individual bottles of drinks and attaching name tags to them is a classic idea ♩

A row of champagne glasses looks elegant just on its own ♡

Using mini bottles of champagne as they are is another classic form of hospitality ♡

Cola is a popular choice for soft drinks ♩

<② Fruits>

Pairing escort cards with fruits for guests to enjoy is a unique hospitality idea from abroad.

Seeing guests walking around with a pack of grapes while munching on them feels very foreign, doesn’t it?

It's common to insert a tag card or wrap a piece of paper with the name around the pack ♩

This idea features regular name cards paired with cherries.

Even just a single cherry, when lined up, looks stylish ＊

<③ Sweets>

Pairing sweets with escort cards is a very common idea ♡

It’s impressive to prepare alphabet-iced cookies to convey the seat numbers. Adding a name tag completes the look ♩

Typical of foreign culture, milk & chocolate chip cookies.

Just a single bite can look so elegant ♡

Sticking a name tag on donuts with a pick ＊

Also, a trendy Instagram-worthy idea of serving on milk is popular in cafes ♡

Cupcakes are tall and stylish ♩

Here's how the escort card for cupcakes prepared for a Tiffany-themed party looks like ♡

Instead of writing names, creating escort cards with guests' photos is a unique concept ♡

Gummy and candy escort cards. These might be just for child guests ♡

<⑤ Snacks and Food>

Not only sweet desserts but pairing savory snacks as escort cards is another hospitality pattern ♩

This idea involves preparing small cutting boards with cheese, crackers, and dried fruits that complement drinks, provided to each guest. Perfect for those who enjoy alcohol ＊

There's also the idea of distributing olive oil to be enjoyed with bread served during the subsequent reception as a substitute for escort cards in the welcome space ♡

I Want to Attend Such a Party! ♡

We introduced hospitality ideas of providing a combination of escort cards and food or drinks in the welcome space, replacing place cards ♩

While welcome drinks and foods are very much appreciated, when waitstaff serve them, it creates a luxurious atmosphere, which can make guests feel nervous and hesitant to ask for food or take what they want, even if they are invited or nervous about reaching for their favorites...

This makes it difficult for everyone to enjoy, but when paired with escort cards, it ensures that everyone has at least one to enjoy, benefiting both sides ♡

The moment guests enter the party venue and find such stylish and delightful hospitality prepared for them, their excitement is guaranteed to rise ♩