Escort cards let you know what table you will be at while place cards indicate your seat at the table. If you are using either of these cards to indicate your choice of entree, it is important that these indicators are easy for a server to see, over your shoulder and most times in a dimly lit room. The cards should also be displayed alphabetically, as the fastest way for your guests to find theirs.
This past weekend I was checking out a wedding at the newly reopened, L'Auberge Del Mar and saw these great cards that were displayed so beautifully.
Seeing these reminded me of my friend's wedding earlier this year. With a guest list of near 300, a large base for the cards was definitely in order. She purchased two picture frames, flipped them upside down and displayed the cards in a bed of rice!
The frames were used after the wedding for pics of the day. . . naturally!