Wedding signs guide guests through your day, answer questions before they're asked and make your venue feel personal. Here's a checklist of every sign you might need, so you can choose the ones that suit your wedding.
Ceremony signs
- Welcome sign. Greets guests at the entrance. Popular sizes are 18 x 24 or 24 x 36 inches.
- Ceremony program or program sign. Shares the order of the ceremony and your wedding party.
- Unplugged ceremony sign. We invite you to be fully present. Please turn off your phones.
- Choose a seat, not a side. A friendly note for open seating.
- In loving memory. A sign to remember loved ones who can't be there.
Reception signs
- Seating chart or escort card display. Helps guests find their tables quickly.
- Table numbers. Double-sided so they're readable from every seat.
- Reserved signs. For family and the wedding party.
- Bar menu or signature drink sign.
- Dinner menu sign or individual menus.
- Guest book sign.
- Cards and gifts sign.
- Favors sign. Please take one. Thank you for celebrating with us.
- Dessert or cake table sign.
Fun extras
- Photo booth or hashtag sign
- Lawn games sign
- Order of events or timeline sign
- Late-night snack sign
- Send-off sign for sparklers or petals
How many signs do you need?
A small wedding might only need a welcome sign, table numbers and a menu. A larger reception will rely on a seating chart and reserved signs to keep things running smoothly. Start with the signs that answer guests' questions, then add extras if you love them.
Tips for great wedding signs
- Keep wording short. Guests read signs while walking.
- Use large, clear fonts. Script for names, simple fonts for details.
- Check names twice on seating charts.
- Order early. Give yourself time for delivery and any corrections.
- Bring easels. Ask your venue what they provide.
Make them match
Signs in the same design as your invitations make your venue feel pulled together. Our suites, including Black & White Orchids, Winter Wonderland White Floral and Festive Burgundy Christmas, carry the same design from the mailbox to the reception.
Wording ideas for popular signs
- Unplugged ceremony: Welcome to our unplugged ceremony. Please put away your phones and cameras.
- Guest book: Please sign our guest book and leave a note for the newlyweds.
- Cards and gifts: Cards and gifts. Thank you for being here.
- Favors: Love is sweet. Please take one.
- Send-off: Grab a sparkler and help us celebrate our send-off!
The bottom line
Choose the signs your day really needs, keep them clear and short and match them to your invitations. For everything else, see our full wedding stationery checklist.