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When you’re planning out your wedding decor, one of the last things that probably comes to mind is wedding signage. However, wedding signs are one of the first things your guests see when arriving, and although they may seem like a small detail, they play a key role in your wedding.

From welcoming guests to telling them where to set their gifts to introducing your signature drinks, signs can be used for almost everything–literally. If you’re unsure which ones you need to include and which ones you can skip, you’re in luck. Because we’re narrowing down which ones are must-haves and sharing some of our favorites so you can get inspired.

What Wedding Signs You Need

Welcome Signs

Welcome signs do exactly what they’re titled–welcome your guests! They help them know they are in the right place and will save your planner the trouble of having to reassure everyone that walks through the door that they are where they’re supposed to be. They typically include your name, the wedding date, and sometimes the venue.

Guest Book

Guest books serve as a scrapbook that you can look back on throughout the years. It’s important to have signs so that your guests can find your guest book and sign it. Wrangling hundreds of guests can be quite tricky, after all.

Ceremony Decor

Signage is one of the easiest ways to dress up your ceremony space. Break down your wedding timeline, let your guests know if you are having an unplugged ceremony, include your favorite love quotes or poems, and more. The wedding sign world is your oyster.

Directions

If you’re holding your wedding in a large space, you might want to consider a sign giving your guests directions. This is especially true if your ceremony and reception are in two different locations.

Bar Signs

Bar signs are extremely important if you’re going to have an open or cash bar. You want to let your guests know what drinks are available (ex. wine, liquor, beer, etc.). If you know you are going to be serving signature cocktails, signs are the best way to introduce the name of the cocktail as well as the ingredients as well.

Seating Chart

Seating charts are another extremely important addition to your wedding decor. You’ll want to let your guests know which table they are at, and who they will be sitting with.

Favors

Lastly, you will want a sign for your favors. You don’t want your guests to leave without their goodies. Placing a small sign next to your thank you gifts will help draw attention and let them know what you’re passing out.

Our Favorite Wedding Signs

Welcome Signs

Image by Kaylee Chelsea Photography. See more of this real wedding here

Image by Dawn Photo. Planning by Curated Mess Co.

Image by Lauren Apel. See more of this real wedding here

Image by Kelly Mossop. See more of this real wedding here

Image by Casey Crowe Taylor Photography.

Image by Gretchen Gause.

Shop wedding welcome signs: Acrylic Wedding Sign ($63); Rustic Wood Wedding Welcome Sign ($87); Adella Minimalist Wedding Welcome Sign Template ($7.79); Reese Boho Welcome Sign ($8.67)

Ceremony Decor Wedding Signs

Image by Maggie Grace Photography.

Image by Malorie Kerouac Photography.

Image by Arina B Photography.

Shop ceremony decor signs: Unplugged Ceremony Acrylic Wedding Sign ($55.16); Pick A Seat Unplugged Ceremony Wedding Template ($6.92); Marlo Contemporary Unplugged Sign ($7.79)

Timeline Wedding Signs

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Image by Simply Finn. See more of this real wedding here

Image by Joe + Kathrina.

Image by Steph Newton Photography.

Image by Anna Caitlin.

Shop timeline wedding signs: Modern Wedding Timeline Sign ($12.19); Juliette Minimalist Wedding Timeline ($6.00); Wood Wedding Events Sign ($36); Order of Events Printable ($10.71)

Bar Wedding Signs

Image by Franzi Annika Photography. See more of this real wedding here

Image by Andre Gouin Photography. Planning by Magnolia Weddings

Image by Lauren Scotti.

Image by Map + Compass Photography. Planning by Amuse Event Co

Image by Kaylee Chelsea Photography. See more of this real wedding here

Shop bar signs: Painted Acrylic Bar Menu ($54); Calligraphy Bar Sign Template ($3.90); Custom Pet Drink Wedding Sign ($66.40); Printable Signature Cocktails Sign ($9.60)

Seating Chart Wedding Signs

Image by Mary Costa Photography. Planning by Gabriela Pilar Events

Image by Emily Delamater. See more of this real wedding here

Image by Emily Klarer. See more of this real wedding here

Image by Brittany Boote Photography.

Image by May Iosotaluno.

Shop wedding seating charts: Adella Minimalist Wedding Seating Chart Template ($7.79); Black Acrylic Seating Chart ($77.69); Acrylic Seating Chart ($106); Half Arch Acrylic Seating Chart ($300)

Neon Wedding Signs

Looking for custom neon lights for your big day? Manhattan Neons has you covered! You can pick your text, neon color, and even the font. It doesn’t get more personal than that.

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Image by The Shannons

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Image by Raw Shoots Photography.

Shop neon wedding signs: Custom Neon Wedding Sign ($120); Better Together Neon Light ($180); Till Death Neon Sign ($150); Crazy in Love Warm White Neon Sign ($169.80); All You Need Is Love Neon Sign ($168); Wedding Neon Signs ($198); Custom Neon Signs ($117); Wedding Neon Signs ($183)

We’re just scratching the surface with our signage! One of the easiest ways to dress up your wedding reception is to create a seating chart that is picture-worthy. From signs that include food and drink to themed signs all about music, travel, and books, we’re rounding up some of our favorite seating charts that we’ve come across to help keep you inspired. And, of course, don’t forget to check our wedding decor checklist to help you nail every detail.

Image by Ana Hinojosa . See more of this real wedding here