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The Versatile Place Card Holder: Photo Frames That Double As Decor And Favors

A place card holder in the form of an elegant photo frame makes a sophisticated addition to any wedding dinner table, and in addition to decoration, can double as a wedding favor for guests.  A frame that multitasks as both a place card holder and as a wedding favor means there's only the need to select a single object, a welcome relief for couples in the midst of the hundreds of large and small decisions that lead up to a wedding.  Plus, using a keepsake place card holder minimizes waste as much as possible, making for easy clean-up.

Depending on the mood of the event, and the image in the frame, a photo frame can serve as an elegant or playful holder for a place card.  A frame that contains a name done in calligraphy will feel as classic as any old-fashioned place card holder.  By contrast, a frame that contains a fun photo of a guest to mark his or her place setting will look modern and lighthearted.  Photo frames can feel very contemporary, but always make a graceful nod to tradition; using frames to hold place cards makes for an innovative use of a classic wedding item.

Frames are traditional wedding favors, and can be found at weddings all year round.  To make photo frame favors feel appropriate to the time of year, consider choosing a frame that has a seasonal theme.  For example, a frame that boasts a delicate cluster of maple leaves in the corner captures the elegance of a Fall wedding.  Color can also be a powerful tool to give favors a seasonal flair; frames that feature the vibrant reds, oranges, and browns of autumn make striking fall wedding favors.

An eye-catching, boldly colored frame often makes the most convenient place card holder.  After all, for guests to be able to find their seats easily and without confusion, the place cards should be among the first things that they notice on the table.  This is easily accomplished with the use of a photo frame in a striking material or color.  A photo frame that is to serve as a place card holder must complement the rest of the table decor, but should stand out so that it is easy to spot.