We were recently asked the question, 'why do I need a seating chart at my wedding'? While its true many brides to be are steering away from some of the more formal wedding traditions, a seating chart doesn't have to be stuffy and boring! In fact it can be a great opportunity to add a little style or humour to your wedding day.

We've been busy little bees this month designing some fabulous new printable wedding reception seating charts, so you're guests can find their way in style:

The retro plane is perfect for a travel or destination wedding. Designed to look like an airplane seating plan, guests names are shown on each seat along with their table number. Shown here in blue and red but available in any colour to match your wedding scheme.

If you love that chalkboard look this beautiful wedding seating chart is designed to look just like a bistro menu but its a printable poster! (And rather than displaying meals and prices, it shows your guests' names and table number.) With a lovely aged, dusty chalkbaord background, the fonts even look as though they have been handwritten in chalk too.

Add an element of fun to your wedding with a clever seating chart. Guests find their initials designed to look like an abbreviated element - their table number is shown above, just like it's atomic number! Guests full names are also shown to avoid any confusion. It even comes in the shape of a periodic table that has been handrawn with biro onto grid paper. A really fun and unusual way to show your guests to their seats!

All available in the i do it yourself shop starting from $50.