A card given at the event entrance directing each guest to their assigned table number.
Unlike place cards (which go on the table), escort cards are collected by guests on arrival and used to find their table. They are alphabetically organised, pre-prepared, and handed out or displayed at the event entrance. Escort cards are common at weddings and galas where managing the flow of guests to tables quickly is important. Each card typically shows the guest's name and table number.
RSVP
From the French 'Répondez s'il vous plaît' — a request for invited guests to confirm whether they will attend.
Guest List
The confirmed list of all invited and attending guests for an event.
Registration
The process by which attendees sign up for an event and provide their details in advance.
Check-In
The process of confirming a guest's arrival at an event — via a list, QR code scan, or dedicated app.
Seating Chart
A diagram or visual plan showing which guests are assigned to which tables.
Table Plan
A document or display listing guest names and their assigned tables, typically positioned at the venue entrance.