place settings
Just a quick idea, about funky, fun, individual name settings. I love the idea of having them printed in different colours and fonts. If you are really clever you could personalise them a bit, especially for children. 
These are from www.notonthehighstreet.com, but you can easily make them yourself.
Wedding place settings
These fabulous mirror edged picture frames are £4 each from John Lewis, great value, glamorous and quality too!.
Just select a favourite picture of each guest or a comedy pic related to their nickname, and insert in the frame. Place pics/frames on the table, it will serve as a place setting and as a gift for them to take home.
The pictures will also be good talking points and everyone will enjoy the personal touch and have fun looking for themselves in the process.
