Your wedding is one of the most memorable days of your life, when you profess your love for your partner in front of family and friends. And you want every detail perfect, from a perfectly themed welcome wedding sign to the flowers in each bouquet.
Signs for weddings do more than set the vibe for the ceremony and reception; they also indicate what each space in the venue is for, guiding guests on where to go and what to do. Given the importance of these signs, we want to ensure you have the best possible options.
The Welcome Wedding Sign
Like anything that makes a first impression, your welcome wedding sign is the first thing guests will see. It should be placed "at the entrance to the ceremony or right at the front doors that get folks to the ceremony locations," The Get Together Events Co. told White Ink Calligraphy .
But be careful that too many people don't see it. "I don't put [one] off a public road as we don't want to encourage crashers," they continued. "I also then transfer to the front of the reception if there is time."
As for what the sign should say, you have flexibility, though some details are paramount. "We recommend including a greeting, the couple's name, and the wedding date,” Laurie D'Anne Events shared. “It can also be a sweet touch to add a cute or significant quote about love."
While the sign should match the aesthetic of the wedding, specifics like materials and fonts are up to you.
"When you're starting to plan, just see what types of signage you gravitate towards as you pick inspiration," sign designer Danielle Holleran told Wedding Secrets Unveiled! "This will help you decide who to reach out to and what kind of options you're looking for."
Signs for the Guestbook Table
While the welcome wedding sign is arguably the most essential, other impactful signs for weddings are those that adorn the guestbook table.
"Those are probably my next group of popular items – especially the guest book if the couple is doing something a bit more unique requiring more instructions," Holleran continued. That could include asking guests for special blessings or recounting how they met the happy pair.
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If no detailed instructions are needed, you can create a cute vibe with simple signs such as "Bride and Groom" and "Congratulations" timber bits. Let them stand alone, or stack them, and you have an entire sentiment that tells a story.
Signs for Your Wedding Ceremony
The heart of a wedding is the ceremony, when you and your partner officially become a married couple. Naturally, love is the emotion you want to highlight here.
What about an art block with the wise words of Rumi, “Patience is not sitting and waiting, it is foreseeing. It is looking at the thorn and seeing the rose, looking at the night, and seeing the day. Lovers are patient and know that the moon needs time to become full.”
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Or an art block that says, "You have my whole heart for my whole life" is equally fitting. It conveys the same idea that "Til death do us part '' does, echoing the famous part of many wedding vows.
Some folks prefer an unplugged wedding, requiring guests to put their phones away. Signage requesting this is appropriate here.
Post-Ceremony Celebration Sign Ideas
Once the "I dos" have been said and the confetti has been tossed, it's time to celebrate! First, ensure guests know what drinks and desserts you're serving at the bar and cake table.
"Whether you're having cake, cupcakes, ice cream, or something else… everyone will appreciate if you tell them what flavors you're offering," Stylist Courtney Kappus shared with Moore & Co . The same applies to beverages.
The reception is also an excellent opportunity to have fun with your signage. To be inclusive of everyone at your wedding, particularly those who abstain from alcohol or sweets, a general call to "Celebrate the Day" or declaring it's "Party Time" both fit the bill.
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Signs for Weddings: In Celebration of Your Love
No matter what kind of wedding you're having, whether intimate or large, laid-back or super formal, signage is essential for practical reasons and adding ambiance to the atmosphere.
Cedar Mountain Studios has a wide selection of signs for weddings that can be as useful or as fun as you need, so peruse our offerings and see what appeals to you.
