Question 1

Is the place-card generator free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The public generator works entirely without registration and lets you build your own guest list locally in the browser. Your data stays on your device and is never sent to any server, so you can experiment freely before committing to a workflow. You can add, rename, and reorder guests, assign table numbers, and preview how the finished cards will look in real time. When you are happy, export a print-ready PDF and take it to any copy shop or home printer. For the best results, use 200-250 gsm cardstock - standard printer paper (80 gsm) is too thin for folded place cards and will not stand upright on a table. If you later decide to upgrade to a paid wedding page, the same generator is available inside admin with your permanent guest list and premium QR-code backs.

Question 2

What size are the place cards?

Accepted Answer

The default and locked v1 format is a folded 90 x 50 mm place card. When folded in half along the long edge, the card stands upright to roughly 45 mm tall and 50 mm wide, which is a practical European wedding size that fits neatly beside a dinner plate without crowding the table setting. The flat (unfolded) dimensions of 90 x 50 mm tile efficiently onto a standard A4 sheet (210 x 297 mm) in either 4-up or 6-up layout with comfortable cutting margins. For printing, we recommend 200-250 gsm smooth cardstock - it holds the fold cleanly and feels substantial in hand. After printing, use a metal ruler and a bone folder (or the back of a spoon) to score the centre fold line before bending; this gives you a crisp, professional fold instead of a wobbly crease. A sharp craft knife or paper trimmer beats scissors for straight edges.

Question 3

Can I print both front and back?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every PDF export includes a front sheet and a matching back sheet so you can do duplex (double-sided) printing. You choose from three back options: a blank back (clean and minimal), a shared text back (the same message printed on every card - great for a thank-you note or menu summary), or a QR-code back (available when the wedding has premium access). The QR back generates a unique code that guests can scan with their phone to open your live wedding page and confirm attendance, see directions, or browse the gallery. For duplex printing, most home printers have a manual flip option - print the fronts first, then reload the stack face-down and print the backs. Align a test page before the full run to make sure front and back register correctly. Using 200-250 gsm cardstock will reduce bleed-through and produce a more polished result.

Question 4

Can I use my real wedding guests in admin?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Inside the admin panel, the place-card generator automatically reads the selected wedding event and pulls in your full guest list - names, table assignments, and all - so you never need to retype anything. Any changes you make to guests in the admin (adding new RSVPs, correcting a name, reassigning tables) are reflected in the generator instantly thanks to real-time sync. This is especially useful in the final days before the wedding when last-minute changes are common. The admin flow also unlocks the QR-code back option if your wedding is on the paid plan, letting you print cards that link directly to your published wedding page. You can still override individual names or table numbers inside the generator without affecting the main guest list. We recommend printing a test batch on 200-250 gsm cardstock first to verify fonts and layout before doing the full run.

Question 5

What is the difference between 4-up and 6-up?

Accepted Answer

The two layout options control how many place cards fit on a single A4 sheet (210 x 297 mm). The 4-up layout places four cards per page with wider margins between them, giving you more room to cut along the lines without accidentally trimming into the design. This is the safer choice if you are cutting by hand with scissors or a craft knife. The 6-up layout squeezes six cards onto the same sheet, which saves paper and is ideal for large guest lists - for example, 120 guests need only 20 sheets in 6-up versus 30 sheets in 4-up. The trade-off is tighter margins, so a paper trimmer or guillotine cutter is recommended for clean edges. Regardless of layout, we suggest 200-250 gsm cardstock for a sturdy, professional feel. Lighter paper tends to curl or flop over instead of standing upright on the table.

Question 6

Does the QR go to the live wedding page?

Accepted Answer

In admin, the QR code on each card's back dynamically targets the best available URL. If your wedding page is already published with a custom domain, the QR points directly to that live address so guests land on the real site. If the page is still in draft and has not been published yet, the QR falls back to the secure preview URL so you can still hand out printed cards at engagement parties or rehearsal dinners without waiting for launch. Once you publish, previously printed QR codes that use the preview URL will continue to work - the preview link redirects to the live page automatically. The QR is generated at export time, so if you change your domain later you will need to re-export and reprint. For scanning reliability, print the QR backs on white or very light cardstock at 200-250 gsm, and make sure the printer resolution is at least 300 dpi to keep the code crisp.

Create printable wedding place cards with 30 ready-made styles

How it works

Add guests

Choose a template

Set the back side

Export A4 PDF

Why use this generator

Consistent print size

Made for home cutting

QR backs when you need them

Public and admin flow match

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