Simple, sophisticated design ruled the day at this wedding in Sea Ranch, California, as exemplified by these calligraphed digits.

Each table at this real wedding was assigned a different gemstone, and a framed sign and specimen explained the meaning of each. Amethyst, which signifies pure and true emotional love, marked the bride and groom’s table. Others, like this one with citrine (which promotes success and abundance), alluded to protection, wisdom, inner peace, harmony, and imagination.

Tag-shaped cards were rubber-stamped to create casual table numbers at this real wedding.

A romantic floral design made the numbers that marked each table at this wedding.

Here, table numbers were embroidered onto extra fabric from the bridesmaids' skirts, then were affixed to custom stands.

Tented table numbers incorporated the teal-blue calligraphy that was seen throughout the rest of this real wedding.

Gold calligraphy makes an elegant statement at this city wedding.

Modern circular table numbers perfectly match the centerpieces where they are perched.

Simple table numbers calligraphed in chocolate-brown ink make a chic statement.

Aluminum Art Deco-style table numbers from Gauge NYC are a striking way to direct guests to their place.

Ceramic tiles in various colors were brought from Spain (by the groom's mother) to use as table numbers at this wedding.

Floral-bordered table cards complement the centerpieces of peonies, hydrangeas, roses, and stock at this wedding.

Playful blue-and-white paper flags showcase table numbers at this wedding.

Vintage plaster numbers, removed from old signs, were purchased from an antiques store in San Francisco to serve as table numbers at this wedding.

Simple, elegant cards display spelled-out numbers in a flourishing type.

At this wedding in Mexico, the calligraphed table cards had each number written out in Spanish alongside the numeral. Slit limes served as stands.

Pieces of wood with rounded corners were spray-glued with fabric with the numbers cut out to reveal the natural wood underneath.

Like a beacon, this table number declares its location in all directions.

Use our downloadable templates to print your own cards. You have a choice of two border styles -- one with a regular looping scallop, and one with more free-form loops. For each design, we have also included one template with no number, in case you need to add your own number or other text.

Turn table numbers into works of art with quilling paper. Print out numbers in desired font (a fancy shape lends itself well to quilling) to create your own template to shape numbers.

Elegant cards featuring a flourish design were affixed to chairs at this South Carolina wedding.