What’s the best part of your wedding day? I suspect the answer to that one is different from person to person, but it’s probably not a stretch to assume that one of the best parts of a wedding is celebrating the new union with our favorite people.
There are plenty of details to pamper our guests, from fun favors to fancy wedding signs that’ll make them feel like the VIPs they are! Since we love nothing more than shopping for all things wedding, we frequently write about these small but meaningful details.
Wedding signs are one of those details that make more of an impact than you might think. After all, you’ll be very busy getting ready, so your sign will be your guests’ official welcome to your wedding ceremony!
Best Wedding Welcome Signs
First up, welcome signs spotted at real Love & Lavender weddings, from hand-lettered mirrors to chalkboards that double as the program. Click any link to see the full day. Keep scrolling for shoppable options you can order for your own.
Sunflower Wreath Welcome Sign
A plain welcome board does not do much on its own, so Jessica and Dustin ringed theirs in a full sunflower wreath and set it low at the entrance. For a late-summer wedding leaning warm and yellow, that wreath is the reason people stop, not the words on the board.
See Jessica and Dustin’s Chapel in the Hollow Wedding →
Gold Calligraphy Welcome Poster
When the day runs formal, a large printed poster holds more weight than chalk. Gold script on a clean white ground keeps this one polished, and the low cluster of deep red and white blooms stops it from reading like a page pulled from the program. It suits an estate wedding on the water.
See Sarah and Steven’s Powel Crosley Estate Wedding →
Hand Lettered Mirror Welcome Sign
Skip the chalkboard and letter the welcome straight onto a mirror set in an ornate gold frame. The glass catches the light and the room behind it, so the sign shifts as guests move past. It looks vintage-glam for far less than the frame suggests.
See Holly and Fred’s Glasbern Inn Wedding →
DIY Hand Designed Welcome Sign
Larissa made the whole paper story herself, designing and printing the invitations, the signage, and the program fans, right down to a wooden N and L monogram that turned up throughout the day. This welcome sign, propped on a black iron easel under a spray of pomegranate-red blooms, is the entrance version of that one running look.
See Larissa and Nick’s Phoenix Wedding →
Custom Made Wooden Welcome Sign
For their Vermont lodge wedding, Brandon and Natalie had this warm cedar sign custom made by Brittney Ziebell and set it at the entrance to the ceremony meadow. It makes the case for commissioning one good wood sign: simple enough for any setting, made to order enough to feel like theirs and not a bulk buy.
See Brandon and Natalie’s Trapp Family Lodge Wedding →
Welcome and Program Chalkboard Sign
Here the welcome sign pulls double duty. The framed chalkboard greets guests up top, then lists the wedding party, the officiant, and the cocktails, dinner, and dancing order of the night, hashtag included. One board means no printed programs to pass out, with the Breckenridge mountains behind it.
See Liz and Jimmy’s Breckenridge Wedding →
Unplugged Ceremony Signs
An unplugged ask that gives guests a reason to go along with it. This black chalkboard closes with we have an awesome photographer, which is the real argument for putting the phones down. People read it, grin, and pocket the phone without being nagged.
See Laura and Troy’s San Luis Obispo Ranch Wedding →
Same request, softer delivery. A weathered grey board asks guests to switch off phones and cameras and enjoy the moment, staked in the grass next to a hanging lantern. Proof you can draw the line and still sound warm about it.
See Mikaylee and Ian’s Smoky Mountain Wedding →
Wedding Trail Directional Sign
Half welcome, half trail marker. A painted mountain range points guests down the Jodie and Jon Wedding Trail, one tenth of a mile ahead, the kind of DIY touch that makes a laid-back wedding feel thought through. Handy anywhere the ceremony sits a short walk from where people park.
See Jodie and Jon’s Wisconsin DIY Wedding →
Scalloped Chalkboard Reception Sign
The shape is what sets this one apart. A scalloped, vintage-cut chalkboard with a fine white vine motif looks dressier than the usual rectangle, tucked into an urn of bare branches. A quiet pick for a classic wedding that still wants one handmade note at the door.
See Catherine and David’s Fairhope Alabama Wedding →
Etsy Sourced Rustic Wood Sign
If DIY is not your thing, Jessie and Justin found the shortcut: their rustic wood signs came off Etsy from small, relatively local artists, painted script and all. You get the handmade look and back a maker without the paint on your hands, with a loose ivy garland softening the top.
See Jessie and Justin’s Solitude Mountain Resort Wedding →
3D Raised Acrylic Welcome Sign
Adjustable Gold Easel With Leather Straps
Custom Linen Look Welcome Sign
Fabric Welcome Sign
Flat Signature Reception Cards
Gold Framed Vintage Meadow Sign
Hand Stitched Lace Welcome Sign
Handcrafted Vertical Welcome Sign
Laser Cut Script Wood Welcome Sign
Modern Minimalist Welcome Sign
Moody Burgundy Floral Welcome Sign
Night Before Photo Welcome Sign
Painted Background Wedding Welcome Sign
Park Inspired Guestbook Sign
Personalized Wildflower Welcome Sign
Romantic Sheer Tulle Welcome Sign
Rustic Linen Welcome Banner
Sheer Lace Welcome Banner
Stained Glass Floral Welcome Sign
Vintage Stained Glass Acrylic Welcome Sign
Wavy Edge Acrylic Welcome Sign
Wildflower Arch Welcome Sign
Wedding Sign FAQ
Wedding Welcome Sign FAQs
What should a wedding welcome sign say?
Most keep it to a warm greeting, your two names, and the date. From there you can add a line with personality, an unplugged-ceremony request, or the order of events if you want the sign to stand in for a printed program.
Where do you put a welcome sign at a wedding?
Your wedding sign should go in the doorway, corridor, hallway, etc., leading to the ceremony room. It should be prominent, but keep in mind, if you choose the right sign, it’ll pop on its own. No need to put it somewhere awkward in the name of visibility.
Should I DIY my welcome sign or buy one?
Either works. If you letter or paint, a chalkboard or wood plank keeps mistakes forgiving. If you would rather not, Etsy makers turn out custom wood and acrylic signs for a fair price, and a calligrapher can hand-letter a mirror or poster if you want something dressier.
What size should a wedding welcome sign be?
Around 18 by 24 inches is the common floor sign size and reads clearly from a few feet back. Go larger, up to 24 by 36 inches, if it sits at the end of a long walkway or you want it to anchor an entrance table.
Needless to say, your wedding sign should be proportionate to the rest of your decor! If you’ve featured huge floral displays around the room, a more prominent welcome sign displayed on an easel or hanging bar is appropriate. A table sign featured in a beautiful frame will work just fine for a smaller venue or with simpler decor touches.
What are wedding welcome signs made of?
As we’ve demonstrated in our list, wedding welcome signs can be made from just about anything. Wood, acrylic, poster board, foam board, etc. We do suggest, however, that you keep it simple. Again, you don’t want to detract from the rest of your decor.
How much does a wedding welcome sign cost?
Welcome signs can be free (DIY is always an option), or you can shell out $10 for a download and print it yourself. You can also spend a little more on a pre-printed sign. Wooden and acrylic wedding welcome signs are the priciest, ranging anywhere from $20 to over $100.
What do you do with your wedding signs after the wedding?
This is an issue many brides and grooms run into when the party’s over. The truth is, many people choose to throw them out. But we say DON’T DO IT!
As we’ve pointed out already, your wedding sign can be a great multitasker. Have your guests sign it instead of a separate wedding guest book, or use it as a medium for displaying your wedding pictures. Either way, it can make for an excellent keepsake.
If you don’t want to do that, consider donating it to another bride-to-be. Or sell it secondhand. Either way, a quick Google search will reveal plenty of buy/sell/trade wedding message boards out there where you can do just that.
All Signs Point To Yes!
Being the nerdy bunch we are, we had a great time shopping for wedding sign ideas for this post. Each and every sign here fits into our daydreams of destinations and decor. We hope you’ve enjoyed perusing our selections as much as we enjoyed selecting them!
Don’t forget to pin this to your Wedding Decor Board for later!
