Is it okay to point guests to the gift table?

Your venue sounds beautiful! Fingers crossed for nice weather!

Will the guests be coming into the house for any other reason? Perhaps to use the restrooms? If so, chances are that they will see the table. I think it might seem a little forward to have a "gift table" sign. Just make certain you bridal party and any venue employees know where it is, since they are probably the first people guests will approach with questions.

I think it would be helpful to your guests, if it's not very obvious that's where the table is. I wouldn't want to hold your gift card or new toaster box through the ceremony. It's impolite to appear to be asking for gifts, but once they're at the ceremony I don't think it's "asking" for a gift as much as informing them where to put something. I'd consider it the same as a sign for coat check or something...

Where are you putting your guest book? I had my guest book table and gift table next to each other... I figured that people would likely being doing both things before sitting for the ceremony.

Put the gift table somewhere obvious that guests can't miss. Problem solved.

I would say get a sign that points to different things like

Reception that way

Ceremony this way

Gift table the other way

Sign in Table down that way

Thank you for all your answers! I will make sure the wedding party and staff know where it is. The table is in the foyer so the guests would pass it if checking coats, signing the guest book, or using the restroom. I think I will make a sign that says Ceremony this-a-way and Restroom, coat check, guest book that-a-way. Thanks all! :-)

I agree with Jennifer. This way it is subtle.

I agree with Jennifer! That sounds cute!

Last time we were at a wedding with such setup, we just asked the staff. So I think you're OK without a sign. But will anyone keep an eye on it?

Since your guestbook will be near the gift table, you'll be fine. I would have someone at the guest book table, as well as the gift table, to make sure all is well. Also, your gift table person should have some tape, to make sure that cards are firmly attached to the gifts.