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When planning your wedding decor, signage is a key component to consider. Not only do signs add a dose of style to your ceremony and reception, but they also help direct your guests and ensure your special day runs smoothly.
The wedding signage you choose should reflect your style and personality, plus your wedding theme. Whether it’s a fun and quirky or ultra-elegant vibe you’re going for, there’s signage to suit your needs, and you can have fun customising it to bring your vision to life.
To make sure you don’t miss any of the signs you may need for your big day, we’ve created a comprehensive wedding signage list for you to follow. Covering everything from welcomes to wedding favours, this useful guide is sure to give you inspiration while wedding planning and help you perfect those finishing touches.
An excellent place to start with your wedding signage is a welcome sign, letting guests know they’re in the right place. Whether you’d like to try your hand at calligraphy or opt for a printed design, you’re sure to find an option that works for your style and personality. Canvas, wood, Foamex board, glass and chalkboard signs are all options you may consider.
A large sign on an easel is a popular choice as it doubles as a stylish piece of decor for your big day. Welcome wedding signage typically includes the couples’ names and the date of the wedding, with a welcome message that can be as simple or quirky as you’d like.
A wedding timeline or order of events sign is a fun way to keep guests informed about what’s happening when at your ceremony and reception. Although it’s traditional to provide individual orders of service for each guest, they usually only cover the actual service. This type of wedding signage is a stylish and cost-effective guide for the rest of the day. Make sure you include all key events in your timeline, including the ceremony, photos, wedding breakfast, speeches and first dance.
In religious ceremonies, it’s traditional for the bride’s guests to sit on the left side of the venue and the groom’s guests to sit on the right. Many modern couples choose to go against this tradition, however. If you’d prefer your guests to sit wherever they’d like, you may want an open seating sign at your wedding, advising guests to pick a seat rather than a side.
If there’s anything you want to remind your guests of before the ceremony, you can design your own sign to make sure they’re in the know. One popular option is an unplugged ceremony sign, asking guests to turn off their cameras and phones. This ensures no distractions and gives your photographer the freedom to take unobstructed shots.
One element of wedding seating etiquette you may wish to follow is having those closest to you seated in the first few rows. Parents, grandparents and any other special guests can have their seats reserved with individual cards, ensuring that your usher doesn’t seat anyone else in these priority spots.
Signs telling your guests where to go may be helpful at both your wedding ceremony and reception, especially if the venue is large or difficult to navigate. Arrows pointing towards your ceremony, bathrooms and key reception areas are a good idea to stop guests from getting lost and can be designed in line with your overall wedding theme to complete the aesthetic you’ve got in mind.
If you’re planning to use a wedding hashtag for guests to share photos, don’t forget to put the details on a sign for everybody to see. Alternatively, if you’d like guests to avoid uploading their snaps to social media until after you’ve shared your first photo as newlyweds, a small sign is a simple way to let them know and avoid any awkward conversations.
If you have a formal table plan at your wedding, this is another thing to tick off your wedding signage list. Displaying your table plan at the reception allows guests to browse at their leisure and easily find their seats, keeping things running smoothly throughout the afternoon and evening.
If you’re feeling particularly creative you might want to opt for table plan cards. These handy little cards could be mounted onto a rustic ladder, hung from the ceiling or attached to an ornate mirror — the possibilities are endless.
Top Tip — Bear in mind that in our experience, there are often last-minute changes to a table plan. It’s much easier to amend a single card than a complete seating plan.
Make sure your guests can easily identify their table with a number or name for each one. If you want to showcase your personality in your table decor, why not choose table names related to the things you both love as a couple?
A photo booth encourages your friends and family to take creative snaps and gives them something to do while taking a break from the dancefloor. If you have a photo booth at your wedding, you may want a sign telling guests to grab a prop and strike a pose.
A bar menu is a useful addition to any wedding reception — customise your own signage with signature cocktails, provide a wine list or let guests know you’ve got an open bar.
If you’re planning to provide a sweet buffet, doughnut wall or dessert table, a fun sign placed alongside it will get your loved ones excited. Let your guests know they can help themselves to any sweet treats on offer, and remember to state the “opening hours” if you don’t want them to dig in before your wedding breakfast begins.
Depending on the type of wedding you’re having, you may want to provide guests with creature comforts such as umbrellas on rainy days, fans in warm weather or blankets on cool evenings. An additional piece of wedding signage can invite guests to help themselves.
You want everyone to have the most fun possible on your wedding day, which means getting as many people as you can out on the dance floor. A sign encouraging guests to bust a move and leave their inhibitions behind may just do the trick.
Most guests will bring cards to congratulate you on your wedding, and some may come bearing physical gifts as well. To keep things organised, it’ll help if you have a dedicated area to put these. A simple sign stating “Cards” or “Cards and gifts” will let your friends and family know where to leave anything they’ve brought with them.
Will you be giving guests take-home wedding favours on your big day? If so, the last piece of wedding signage to consider is something to indicate your loved ones should take a gift. Some couples choose to place wedding favours at each guest’s seat, in which case personalised tags are a great choice, but if you’re displaying gifts together in one area, a small sign will make things clearer.
If you’re looking for stylish wedding signage to complete your dream decor, Vintage Prints has a beautiful range to choose from. Discover our selection of fully customisable signage, or get in touch with our friendly team to discuss your requirements.
