In reading over the contract from my venue, they have a stipulation where if you opt for a plated service, they require not only a seating chart but some sort of indicator on the place card of which entree the guest selected. I verified that it -can- be on front or back, and that it can be something small (rather than writing out 'chicken' it can be a "C"). Anyone else come across this with their venue? If so, what did you end up doing?
I'm thinking I'll end up doing it on the back, and maybe use small colored circle stickers (like you can get at an office supply store) but I'd be open to other suggestions. I also considered (briefly) having different types or colors of place cards done up once I got the RSVPs back, but I'm thinking that may be too much work.