Placecards with Purpose – The Dual Purpose Powerhouse
The Ultimate Gift Ideas for Dinner (or any) Party Guests
Not to toot our own horn, but Hauste is a certified professional at going above and beyond for guests with only a smidgen of effort that won’t detract from a host’s most important priorities.
One of our hardest-hitting secret weapons? Giftable placecards.
These dual purpose tools check the box of dinner party etiquette (by kindly pointing guests to their seats without the where-should-I-sit chaos) while also serving as a takeaway surprise-and-delight for guests to remember the night by later on.
Allow your theme to guide your selection. For a garden party, think vegetable or flower seed packets adorned with their name. For a book club, think monogrammed bookmarks. For a coastal Italian menu, tie a watercolor nametag to a mini bottle of Aperol or olive oil. Small gifts provide the perfect place to tie a cute name tag to, making an ultra-easy way to get the job done.
Whether you opt for handmade or store-bought is entirely your prerogative, but here’s Hauste’s go-to placecards with purpose that wow no matter what.
A Personalized Candle
Target, Amazon, your local Tuesday Morning – find simple white candles then either print or order customized sticker labels.
2. Homemade Treats
Add a simple recipe to your pre-prep schedule then bag, bow & add a name tag. Our faves: granola, trail mix, candied nuts, cookies, hot chocolate mix.
3. Reusable Menus
A placecard, a takeaway treat & a menu – all printed on one. A “Do Not Disturb” sign for a room service brunch or a printed linen napkin for an extra special soiree.
4. Love Letters
When the guest list really hits home, leave a handwritten note for each guest and be forewarned about many tear-filled thank yous.
5. Matchboxes
Our obsession as of late. Customize a selection of matchboxes with the guest’s name and theme aesthetic for a little spark later on. Shop Hauste’s curated collection of matchbox designs here.
6. Chocolates
One can never go wrong with a box of chocolates. Print sticker labels or tie a placecard via ribbon and let this foolproof present shine.
7. Minis
Themed minis offer the perfect place to tie a name card. From liquors to oils to vinegars to beauty products to honey to jams to maple syrup–the options are endless.
8. Customized Glass Charms
For a more elegant affair, use customized glass charms around each stemmed glass for a minimalist touch that feels thoughtful and refined.
Have a few ideas of your own? We would LOVE to hear! Share with us on IG by tagging @Hauste or sending us a DM! From one hauste with the most to another —
