Place Card or Escort Card?

As a couple nearing your weddings you are keeping track of so many details and learning so much about etiquette that it can get overwhelming. Today I'm going to clear up the confusion of escort card versus place card. I get this question all the time so I think it's important to educate so that you know what your options are when it comes to printed material:

       Escort Card: This card is often mistaken for the place card. The escort card lets your guests know which table they'll be sitting (these cards are usually picked up during cocktail hour). 

       Place Card: This card sits on the table and indicates to your guests where specifically at the table they'll be sitting. 

Tomorrow I'll be giving you an insight on pricing for bouquets and tall centerpieces - this might be a bit of a shock to most :)