Whether you are planning a plated dinner and a seating chart/escort wall is necessary, or you just love the idea and look of one, they are always the perfect addition for any event type. And who knows the ins and outs of designing the perfect escort wall better than anyone in the area? The amazing team at Bridal Bliss Event Planning. Nora and Catherine were kind enough to provide some insight for this post on how to create the perfect display — see below!

Escort walls are the perfect way to add a fun element and wow factor to your wedding! We love a good nod to a personal detail--how the couple met, a significant trip, or anything else that is an authentic nod. A few tips to remember when creating an escort wall:

For a big visual impact (unless you have a massive wedding), it's best for each guest to have their own name tag or item rather than grouping by couples or family.
Create a wedding favor element within the wall and something the guests can actually take home with them (jam, cocktail shaker, handwritten note from the couple, etc).
When placing names on the escort wall, we suggest doing it alphabetically by the last name. We've noticed guests can find their names a bit easier this way versus grouping by table numbers or first name.
Plan on having attendants on-site to help guests find their names. Sometimes people get overwhelmed, and this is actually a good tip whether you have a wall or any other assigned seating arrangement. Having a planner or attendant with a list handy can move the line along!