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The Backlit Wedding Seating Chart Build Plans

The backlit wedding seating chart, lit at the reception

The Build Plans

Build the seating chart everyone photographs.

These are the full plans for the illuminated monogram seating chart I built for my daughter-in-law's wedding. Every cut, every part, every step, laid out so you can build your own.

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Instant download. Build it once, reuse it for years.

What you get

A 24-page illustrated build guide, instant PDF download
The complete cut list, every piece at its exact size
Step-by-step diagrams for every stage of the build
Exact paint and product specs, no guessing
The full shopping list, everything linked in one place
Three ways to do the lettering: Cricut, removable vinyl, or painted
An event-day checklist so nothing gets left behind
Ideas for reusing the piece long after the wedding

Not just for weddings

One build. Use it for years.

This does not have to live for a single night. The glowing center makes beautiful wall art, a photo backdrop, or a soft light feature for a studio, a shop, or an entryway. Change the monogram, change the border color, or shrink the whole thing down. You build it once and make it yours again and again.

Questions before you build

Do I need to be handy?

It is an intermediate project, but if you can run a saw and a drill, you can build this. Every step has a diagram, and the cut list does the measuring for you.

How long does it take?

Plan for a weekend.

What will the materials cost?

It depends on where you shop and what you already own. The guide includes the full shopping list with everything linked, so you can price out your exact cost before you buy a thing.

Can I really reuse it?

Yes. Swap the monogram or the color and it becomes wall art, a backdrop, or a light feature. The plans show you how.

What if I get stuck?

The guide is written for beginners, with a labeled diagram at every stage and a full cut list, so there is very little left to guess.