Place card holders are a unique way to decorating a wedding table as well as being a wedding favor for the guests. Not only are they accessible, they are also available in many different designs and styles which makes them really easy to match with any wedding theme. Whether it is a formal affair in a ballroom, or an easy one on the lawn, there will be a place card holder to fit each setting and a color to match. Indeed, today's place card holders are so pretty that it will be joy for your guests to know that they will have one to bring home!

If your wedding is an elaborate, elegant affair, the best kinds of place card holders to use are those that are made of sterling silver, brass or chrome. These give off a shine when the light falls on them and will look stylish on the table, adding that little touch of class to your festivities. Other equally elegant wedding place card holders can be those that are made of highly polished wood.

The types of designs on these elegant wedding place card holders can be of flowers, wedding bells, hearts, rings, crosses or emblems, or even doves. More importantly are the designs in which these elements are incorporated - sometimes the simpler the design, the more elegant it will look. The placements of the designs are also crucial in determining the end result. Sometimes, putting the hearts, rings or doves in a less strategic position will not give you the kind of effect you want. At times like these, it is best to check on final designs before ordering or to purchase ready-made wedding place card holders so there will be no regrets later.

If the wedding is an informal, outdoor event, there are place card holders to match as well. Mini Adirondack chair place card holders are a huge favorite for such festivities as they exude a sense of relaxation and fun, while being totally functional. Other outdoor elements that have been seen on place card holders are beach balls, sailboats, sea shells, beach flip flops, clothespins, flowers and even palm trees. These can be in colors to fit weddings in summer, autumn, spring or winter and made of various materials like ceramic, wood, rattan or pewter.

While most modern couples today prefer contemporary items on their place card holders, adding a touch of tradition can work wonders for your wedding décor. Antique motifs on place card holders can give an old-fashioned yet contemporary feel to the holders, particularly if they are in pewter, sterling silver or brass. These motifs can be taken from anywhere - Celtic or Native American cultures, Asian or religious beliefs. No matter where and what the inspiration, old-style patterns lend a different sort of glamour to your place card holders.

Some other vintage place card holders metal old-style goblets with their holders on the rim of the glass furthest to the guest. These can be funky to have at the wedding table while being elegant and fashionably traditional all at the same time. For added fun, the wedding theme could be something utterly Victorian and knightly as well, with equally gallant-looking ushers and waiters to help your guests get comfortable.

Vintage place card holders are suitable for both indoor and outdoor weddings as well as formal and casual affairs. All that could be different would be the material the holders are made of as well as the actual items used in the designs. For example, using birds as items in the design will fit either type of wedding setting - for the wedding outdoors, it would be better to use woodpeckers, for instance while more formal weddings will find the peacock more appropriate. The materials used for the holders also have to suit the type of wedding - more casual festivities can use wood, rattan or plastic while formal affairs prefer sterling silver, brass and pewter for their vintage place card holders.

To give an added vintage touch, you may also wish to include carvings on your holders. Exquisite carvings tend to offer an old-fashioned appeal to things and place card holders are no exception. If carvings are your choice, put them on the doves, hearts, rings, crosses or any other object that is attached to the holders. Carving the holders themselves will also give a vintage charm and for personalization, have the patterns entwined with your names.

No matter which type of place card holders you choose, make them irresistible so your guests will find it a complete delight to bring one home.