Escort cards and place cards, what names go on each?

If it is a formal reception, it should be Mr. and Mrs. John Doe and if it is an informal reception, it should be John and Mary Doe. If someone is bringing a guest to the reception, you can either put both names on the card but you should put the woman's name first or make separate cards. They both are okay. For your tent cards, it should make a subtle statement, maybe a pressed flower with ribbons. Hope this helps.