When it comes to place card and table numbers, gone are the days when they were just numbers or pieces of cardboard. People are now becoming creative and using small personal touches to add that's special something.

Here are some creative ideas for place cards:

* Matching them to the invitation stationary

* Using your favourite poems or song verses under the guests name

* Matching song verses or poems to suit the guest example: research your guests music taste and assign an appropriate love song to use on their place card.

* Write the official mean of the guests name

* Use tealight candle holders as place card. Use vellum or a hand made label and adhere it the the candle holder. This can also double as table decorations.

* Use your bomboniere as the place card - great idea for budget weddings

* A small photo frame can be used as place card holder and also double as bomboniere.

* Cookies with the guest name in icing is a very cute idea

Creative ideas for table numbers:

* Use names of cities you have travelled or would like to travel

* Flower names - ideal for a garden or country wedding

* Old or new movie stars names

* Your favourite movie titles

* Animals

* Shapes and patterns

* Colours

When it comes to place cards and table number you are only limited by your imagination. These small details can mean so much more to you and your guests and adding personal little touches will make your day so much more special.