Wedding signs

No signs are absolutely needed and I don't think you're being too simple with the ones you've got already, but if you're looking for more ideas I'd suggest a sign for your wedding hashtag (if you have one).

There is not a single sign that is necessary or required. Many weddings don’t have a sign in sight and guests can figure out what is going on with zero confusion. Many weddings have a person to greet guests instead of a sign, directing them to the gift table, the guestbook, handing out programs, before the ushers seat them.

The only signs I could see as needed if you wanted them are individual cards in front of each dish on the buffet table (also mentioning any allergens) or signs listing options for the bar and any food stations. Beyond that, save your money.

There are no signs that are mandatory. I didn't have a single sign at my wedding, and no issues.

We are having a welcome, bar, guestbook directions (we have a non-traditional guest book), a sign to honor loved ones who have passed away and a gift sign. I think it also is unique to your wedding and guests! Also you can consider painting them on your own to cut down on costs, there are a lot of blank wooden signs at Hobby Lobby or Michaels. I also am unsure of what I will do with the signs once its over, some of them that aren’t custom to your wedding might be able to be sold?? They could also be re-purposed and painted over for other projects later!

I don’t think signs are absolutely necessary unless there is something that needs explaining. We are doing a welcome sign, gift/card table, guest book & something quirky at the bar so people know it’s an open bar. I purchased a template of Etsy for $5, and going to purchase acrylic frames at the dollar store.

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Great idea! I’m currently on the hunt for clear acrylic sign holders at the dollar tree to put up the bar sign (the one lonely sign).

No signs at all are needed. We had one that listed the bar menu - but my mom made it and loves doing that kind of stuff. Other than that, nothing.

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Signs aren't necessary, but if you're having a table with a guest book and a place for cards and gifts, I'd just make sure it's clear that's what those tables are for (if you decide to not have signs for those tables). I personally think drink and food menu/signs are necessary, because you can ask the bartenders and staff what is available. Also, if you're doing assigned tables/seats, those signs are def. needed.

We're having an unplugged ceremony sign as well! Also, instead of our welcome sign saying: welcome to the wedding of....., we're just having a sign with our last name and our wedding date on it. That way we can have it displayed in our home after the wedding.

View Quoted Comment Thank you! The caterers are having signs for the food and I’m planning to have an unplugged comment on the program. I like the welcome signs, my cheap self just can’t justify buying in that I will probably not use again. I like the idea of having it as home decor without the welcome part.

View Quoted Comment Thank you! No hashtag sign, we don’t use much social media. This wedding has me using social media more than I have in my entire life.

View Quoted Comment Thanks Gabrielle. I like the “those who have passed” sign. We may incorporate that one.

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I'd try to avoid etsy if you want a welcome sign! Just because they're very pricey. Canva lets you design it and download it, and you can print it off on vistaprint for a decent price! Def. not a necessity, but it's an option if you decide to get one made!

For signs I just printed them out (I’m pretty good with Photoshop) and put them in frames from Michael’s. Easy peasy, and I ended up reusing the frames for our wedding photos after!

View Quoted Comment Thanks Laurissa, That’s a good idea! I created our weeding newsletter on publisher and am going to create our programs there too. This may be a way to have the few signs that may be helpful without breaking the bank or having a bunch of unnecessary stuff afterwards.

We are having a welcome sign (that includes our names and wedding date, so we will hang it up in our house later), an unplugged ceremony sign and our guest book is a wooden sign. These are not mandatory, just more along the lines of what you are wanting to have and potentially keep. That's how we looked at it, if we couldn't keep it to look at it later and reflect on our special day then we didn't want to waste our money. Even though we can't do so with our "Unplugged ceremony" sign, we decided that we will give it to our venue as something they can offer to rent, since they already offer multiple items, for future brides and grooms.

We are doing a wooden welcome sign with just our first names, the date, and a sweet quote. I'm going to hang that in our house after the wedding. We'll probably also do a small bar menu sign. We have a woodworking studio/workshop very close to our house and are going to look into making the signs! That might be something fun to look into doing with your fiancé, if you are into DIY and have the time and patience lol

View Quoted Comment Thank you Rabreena.

View Quoted Comment Sadly my craft skills are terrible so too much DIY is difficult. With everyone’s great suggestions, I may end up getting a mirror to add appliqués as a welcome sign that we can then use in our house in the future.


You all are so wonderful! Thank you!