Weddings and showers
Wedding Name Tags
Make wedding guest name tags with a script accent, an easy-to-read name, and a line that says how each guest knows the couple.
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Make every name easy to recognize
Help wedding guests make introductions with readable names and a short line explaining their connection to the couple. Choose a script accent and matching colors while keeping the name itself easy to read, then fill every tag from your guest list.
Groups people often use
- Bride's Family
- Groom's Family
- Wedding Party
- Friends of the Couple
- Officiant
- Day-of Helper
What to include
- The guest's first name in a clean serif or sans font such as Lora or Montserrat, big enough to read across a cocktail table
- A relationship line from {{title}}, such as "Bride's college roommate" or "Groom's uncle"
- The couple's names or initials in a script font such as Great Vibes, kept small as an accent
- The event name and date, for example "Welcome Drinks, Friday June 12"
- A family or side color from the Group column so Bride's Family and Groom's Family stand apart at a glance
- A last name when a big family brings three guests who all go by Mike
Pairing a wedding script accent with a guest name people can read
Use script for an accent or the couple's names and a clear font for each guest, with a short relationship line beneath. Match the wedding colors without lowering text contrast, and check long names on a printed sample.
Protecting silk, satin and rented suits from adhesive and pins
Offer a suitable clip or holder when adhesive or pins could damage delicate clothing, and let guests decide how to wear the tag. Check the badge stock manufacturer's guidance before applying labels to silk, satin, leather or other sensitive materials.
How to make wedding name tags
Open Wedding Script at the Avery 5395 size
In /maker, choose Wedding Script under Templates and confirm Avery 5395 under Size. Replace the sample couple's names in the script accent with yours, and pick a readable font for the {{name}} line.
Build a guest sheet with a Relationship column
In Google Sheets or Excel, make columns for Name, Relationship and Side. Save it as CSV, upload it under People, then map Relationship to title and Side to group. Keep relationship lines short, around 30 characters, so they stay large.
Give each family its own color
Each distinct value in the Side column, such as Bride's Family, Groom's Family and Wedding Party, gets its own accent color. Use the label override to print something warmer, like "Team Priya", without editing the spreadsheet.
Test alignment, then print and sort for the welcome table
Print the one-page alignment test on plain paper, hold it behind a label sheet against a window, and nudge the offset in 1/32 inch steps if needed. Then print the guest sheets and lay tags out by last name.
Questions about wedding name tags
Should wedding guests wear name tags at the reception itself?
Usually only at larger or mixed-crowd weddings. At a seated reception with escort cards, most guests find their table without a tag, and tags can feel formal in photos. Many couples save name tags for the welcome party, rehearsal dinner or cocktail hour, when people are mingling and asking who's who. If your families are meeting for the first time at the reception, a tag with a relationship line is a kind choice.
How do I write a relationship line for a guest who knows both of us?
Describe how they fit into your story rather than choosing a side. Lines like "Our neighbor in Denver", "Friends since the hiking club" or "Introduced the couple" give other guests something to ask about. Put these in the Relationship column of your CSV and assign them a neutral group such as Friends of the Couple, so their color doesn't suggest one family over the other.
Will an adhesive name tag damage a silk bridesmaid dress?
It can. Adhesive may leave a mark or residue on silk, satin and chiffon, and peeling can snag delicate fibers, so no one can promise a label is safe on every fabric. Test one printed tag on a hidden seam or matching scrap for an hour before the event. If it marks, have the wedding party skip tags or wear them on a wrap or jacket instead.
Can I print name tags for a 150-guest wedding welcome party at no cost?
Wedding guest tags are free for up to 500 people, with pasted lists, CSV import and watermark-free PDF downloads included. Save your guest spreadsheet as CSV and use a group or custom field for table numbers, family connections or wedding-party roles.
What's the difference between escort cards and wedding name tags?
An escort card sits on a table near the entrance and tells a guest which table they're assigned to; a place card marks their seat. A name tag is worn, so it helps people introduce themselves while standing and mingling. Escort cards are about logistics, while name tags are about conversation. You can design both in matching fonts, but only the tags need to print on adhesive stock.
Which script font suits a bridal shower name tag best?
Great Vibes gives a formal, flowing look that pairs well with Playfair Display for the name. Dancing Script is looser and friendlier, a good match for a garden or brunch shower. Pacifico is rounder and more playful, fitting a beach or casual theme. Whichever you choose, use script only for the shower title or honoree's name, and keep each guest's name in a plain font.
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