Wedding signage is one of the more fun DIY projects because there are so many options and opportunities for creativity! Whether you want to go all out with a seating chart display, or you’d rather design something minimalistic on Canva and have it printed, signage is where your wedding vision can shine through.
For our recommendation on what DIYs to tackle, check out our other blog post here!
Welcome Sign
While some may argue a welcome sign isn’t necessary, we think it sets the tone and incorporates the theme from the moment guests arrive. Take this opportunity to display a favorite verse, saying or unique verbiage welcoming guests; one of our favorites is “come for the love; stay for the party.” Two of our favorite ideas are a custom mirror or fabric drape:
Mirror: Choose a mirror that fits in the space it’ll be utilized it. A thrift store is a great place for this, or stores like Hobby Lobby and Kirklands. You can design and cut out the vinyl design using a Cricut machine or purchase it pre-cut on Etsy.
Fabric Drape: Purchase a cotton or linen fabric and your local craft store and cut out a design on heat transfer vinyl. A garment rack works great for the stand, and they’re pretty affordable on Amazon. Finish this off with a floral display or a pair of bows.
Bar Menu
If you’re having an open bar or even a soda bar, a cute menu makes all the difference! Keep the fabric sign theme going here or incorporate a beautiful vase design.
Fabric Drape: Similar to the fabric welcome sign above, this is a super easy DIY with fabric and heat press vinyl.
Ceramic Vase: Thrift a large vase then use self-adhesive vinyl to add drink options.
Seating Chart
Possibilities for a seating chart are endless! Large displays are definitely doable DIYs if you plan ahead and start early, but our top picks are a little more simple.
Bonus Tip: Organize your seating chart alphabetically instead of by table, so guests can find their name faster.
Frame: Purchase a multi frame display and print out 4″x6″ table assignments for each spot.
Mirror: Print your alphabetized guest list on multiple pieces of paper and use a sticker or wax seal to stick them to a mirror. Use self-adhesive vinyl to add a little saying to the top.
Informational Signage
Most of your wedding day signage is going to fall into this category. These are less for the aesthetics and more to convey a message to the guests- but don’t get us wrong, just because they’re necessary doesn’t mean they have to be bland. Examples include: unplugged ceremony, open seating (for ceremony), guestbook, menu/buffet cards, and order of events.
Easel: For the unplugged ceremony, open seating, and order of event signs, consider designing them on Canva (for free!) and having them printed at Staples or a local print shop, then display on an easel.
Table Top Sign: For an 8.5″ x 11″ table-top sign, print off your design on heavy weight paper and attach a poster stand to it for a free standing sign! Poster stands are available at Staples!
This is a great choice for guestbooks signs.
If you are planning a wedding in Roanoke, Richmond, Fredericksburg/Northern Virginia, The Shenandoah Valley, Coastal Virginia, or Charlottesville/ Lynchburg, Virginia, we can help with your wedding planning and ideas.
