16 Unique Wedding Signage Ideas
As you embark on the journey of planning your dream wedding, every detail becomes an opportunity to write the story of you and your future spouse and tell it to all of your guests. This is your chance to show off who you are as a couple with the people you love most, and you will likely never get the chance to throw a celebration quite like this again! Some couples are looking for total originality, and it can be challenging to think of ways to make your wedding creative and truly unique to you.
One often overlooked but incredibly impactful element of wedding planning is wedding signage. Beyond the practical elements of conveying information to your guests, wedding signs can be a great way to show off your creativity and reflect your unique love story as a couple in a way that leaves a lasting impression on your guests.
Romantic Wedding Calligraphy Scroll | Photo by Laura Gares Photography
Part of what I love about being a wedding calligrapher is making wedding signs that are custom and 100% original to each of my clients. Since I do my work by hand and I’m not working from templates or standard packages, I’ve had the opportunity to create some truly beautiful pieces, the likes of which I haven’t seen anywhere else. In this blog post, I’ll explore a variety of unique wedding signage ideas for any couple looking to add that special touch to their wedding day. From personalized welcome signs that set the tone for the day, to imaginative seating charts guiding your guests to their seats (and everything else in between!), I’ve curated a collection of ideas that go beyond the conventional types of wedding signs you typically see on inspiration boards.
Whether you're planning a rustic outdoor affair, or an elegant ballroom celebration, these creative sign ideas are designed to spark your imagination and make your wedding décor unforgettable. Get ready to be inspired and find the perfect signs for your wedding day!
1) First Day, Yes Day, Best Day Mirror Welcome Sign
This is a charming variation of the standard “welcome to our wedding” sign that also shares some of your history as a couple. Listing out your first date, engagement date, and wedding date is a great alternative to welcome your guests to your ceremony or reception area. This one gets bonus points for recyclability: this piece could absolutely be used again in your newlywed home! Your welcome sign can double as a keepsake that can be cherished for years to come.
First day, Yes day, Best Day Wedding Welcome Sign on Mirror
2) Black & White Acrylic Welcome Sign
If you’re having a modern or formal wedding, then simplicity can go a long way when it comes to wedding signage. Black acrylic is a classy way to make a statement with your wedding décor compared to the often used clear acrylic, and it is especially perfect for black tie affairs. This simplistic, clean style can be more appealing to masculine tastes as well.
Black Acrylic Wedding Welcome Sign | Photo by Aventi Weddings
3) Hand Lettered Linen Aisle Runner
Guests will be blown away at the entrance of your ceremony by this hand lettered aisle runner. Aisle runners are often simple and boring, but you can make a statement at your wedding ceremony by having a passage significant to you and your future spouse written on your aisle runner. A bible passage or love poem can turn a traditional wedding decor piece into a meaningful part of your wedding day. Since aisle runners are a staple at many kinds of weddings, this is a fun way to make your ceremony stand out whether you are having a formal affair or a more rustic celebration.
Hand Lettered Aisle Runner for Wedding Ceremony
4) Sweetheart Table Love Letter Scroll
Wedding signage doesn’t always have to share information - sometimes it can purely be for decoration. This love letter scroll is a gorgeous way to finish off your sweetheart tablescape in a way that is both stunning and elegant. Up the romance factor by writing a passage of your own for your spouse (and everyone else) to read on your wedding day.
Sweetheart Table Love Letter Scroll | Photo by Laura Gares Photography
5) Agate Slice Place Cards
Nothing says luxury quite like agate slice place cards - each piece is unique and one of a kind. These come in beautiful colors of all shades, so you are sure to find a variation that matches your wedding scheme. The organic color variation in these place cards makes everything tie together well without looking too “matchy.” Even the neutral colored ones are gorgeous and will go a long way in adding opulence to your place settings. Guests will also love taking a personalized agate slice home, so make sure to count these as favors as well!
Blue agate slice place cards | Photo by Simply A Joy Photography
6) Hand Painted Signature Drinks Menu
Carefully placed pops of color are a great way to add some creativity to your wedding signs. This signature drinks sign features hand painted illustrations to bring your drinks to life - you can coordinate them to match your wedding colors or simply make them look realistic. Guests will love seeing this playful, illustrated signature drinks sign on display at your bar.
Hand painted signature drinks sign on rental frame
7) Pet Signature Drinks Sign on Mirror
Your pets are part of your family, so obviously you are going to incorporate them into your wedding festivities, even if they can’t be there to celebrate with you. What better way to honor them than to name your signature drinks after them? This custom signature drinks wedding sign is a special way to honor your favorite fur babies that will delight your guests.
Custom Pets Signature Wedding Drinks Sign
8) Terrarium Table Numbers
If you’re looking for a non-traditional way to incorporate greenery into your table décor, these terrarium table numbers are a excellent choice. They combine the organic feel of plants of your choice - succulents, eucalyptus, even flowers - with the glam of the glass and gold modern terrarium. These are also a great idea if you are short on table space because they combine the table number and centerpiece into one!
Hand Lettered Terrarium Wedding Table Numbers
9) Themed Seating Chart on Wood
Let’s be real - your seating chart is an absolutely essential sign for your wedding. But that doesn’t mean it has to be boring! Incorporating your theme or another special aspect of your relationship into the seating chart headings is a subtle, but creative, way to add some flair to a basic wedding sign. The possibilities are endless! The headings can refer to your favorite places to travel, meaningful places from your relationship, or tie into your favorite fandom. Make sure to label your table “numbers” to match whatever titles you have on your customized seating chart.
Lord of the Rings Themed Seating Chart on Wood
Lord of the Rings Themed Table Number on Wood
10) Vintage Window Seating Chart
Like traditionally numbered tables? Make a plain seating chart stand out by listing your guest names on a vintage piece, such as an old window or mirror. Vintage and upcycled wedding signs are unique by default and are perfect for rustic, barn, or shabby chic weddings. They are also eco-friendly because you are giving an old piece new life, and are a subtle way to add character to your wedding day signage.
Hand Lettered Wedding Seating Chart on Vintage Window
11) Illustrated Wedding Hashtag Sign
It seems like everyone has a wedding hashtag nowadays, but you have to get your guests to see it in order to use it. Make your wedding hashtag sign stand out with a creative illustrated wedding sign like the one in this vintage frame. Play up the photography theme and put it next to a prime photo op area at your reception or next to your photo booth. Your guests won’t forget to tag you in their social media posts once they see your customized sign!
Wedding Hashtag Sign and Illustration
12) Hanging Acrylic Wedding Welcome Sign
Sometimes for unique style choices you don’t have to change up the sign itself, but you can get creative with the stand. This hanging acrylic wedding welcome sign will catch the attention of your guests with this unconventional display. You can easily add florals or greenery to the top of this wedding welcome sign to coordinate with the rest of your wedding décor, and the combination of the acrylic and wood materials makes this a sign fit for any type of wedding. Additionally, the romantic quote makes this a wonderful alternative to a traditional “welcome to our wedding” sign. Bonus: my clients local to the Columbus, Ohio area can rent this gorgeous wooden stand from me!
Hanging Acrylic Wedding Welcome Sign
13) Gold Leaf Table Numbers and Place Cards
Gold leaf is a huge wedding trend that doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon, especially in wedding signage. This makes an even bigger impact if you have already used gold leaf elements elsewhere in your wedding, like on your wedding invitations for example. Amp up the glam with these stunning gold leaf table numbers - guests won’t be able to miss these on your tablescape!
Acrylic Wedding Table Numbers with Gold Leaf
14) Nerd Wedding Movie Quote Frames
Most of the signage ideas shown so far are for “must have” pieces that you will need, like a seating chart or table numbers. But don’t be afraid to add in extra signage simply for the purpose of decoration or playing into your wedding theme. If you’re having a themed wedding, decorative signage can go a long way in incorporating that theme in a classy manner. Any Star Wars fans is familiar with the love story of Han Solo and Princess Leia, epitomized by their “I love you / I know” quotes. Show off your love for each other while embracing your fandom with a custom wedding sign to work more of your theme into your wedding décor.
Star Wars I Love You, I Know Wedding Sign
15) Illustrated Greenery Wedding Welcome Sign on Acrylic
Your welcome sign is one of the first things that guests will see when they arrive at your wedding and your first chance to impress them. Set the tone for a gorgeous day with an illustrated acrylic wedding sign; the white, foliage illustration adds elegance without distracting from the main event - you and your future spouse. You can’t go wrong with a greenery or floral illustration, as these are natural elements easily incorporated into most weddings.
Acrylic Wedding Welcome Sign with Greenery Illustration
16) Fabric Seating Chart
If you really want your seating chart to capture the attention of your guests, opt for a fabric seating chart! This flowing, linen wedding seating chart serves as both a helpful way to show guests to their seats as well as a stunning decor piece. Fabric wedding signs are a perfect way to add some organic texture to your wedding day.
Fabric Seating Chart on Linen | Photo by Promised Land Arts
I hope that you found these wedding signage ideas inspiring and that you are getting some great ideas for signage for your own wedding. If you’re ready to take the next step and begin planning your wedding signage, contact me to get started!
Interested in more information on “must have” wedding signage? You can read more about my tips for wedding signage essentials here.
I go into full detail about all of the possible wedding signage options you may want to consider in my free guide, Your Ultimate Guide to Wedding Signage (plus a checklist!). You can get it now by signing up here.
Want to learn more about wedding signage rentals? Read here to see if renting your wedding signs is a good idea for you.
Looking for more wedding signage ideas and inspiration? You can see some of my favorite pieces that I have created here.
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