Pew Cards – What are They and Why Do You Need Them At Your Wedding?

Program and Pew Card on Guest Chair at Wedding

As a planner I learned many years ago, after a groomsman set guests in the family row, that pew cards are a great idea. We always do them. It’s just a simple card with the name of the family member or special guest printed on it that is placed on their spot on the pew. They are a great insurance policy that the right people are seated in the correct spot.

For a Willrich Bride we make them and place them on the seat before the wedding starts. The bride and groom have already informed these guests that they have a special seat reserved. The guests tell the usher as they are seated that a spot is reserved for them.

Another way to do this is give a card to the guest to hand to the usher as they are seated on the wedding day. This lets the usher know where the guest is to be seated. The card can be sent in the invitation, or given to them any time before the wedding. I personally prefer just telling the guest before hand and having the cards on the seat. We have found that guests rarely remember to bring the card with them on the wedding day.

You can also have the family section roped off or marked with flowers if there is money in your budget for this.