39 Wedding Welcome Sign Ideas to Greet Your Guests

Use our wedding welcome sign ideas to make the perfect first impression on your guests. For bohemian, rustic, and elegant signage ideas, check out our guide.

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Your wedding decor plays a key role in determining the atmosphere of your special day. This means it’s important to plan out your wedding theme, colors, and bridesmaid bouquets ahead of time. One of the most important decor factors is your welcome sign.

The sign that greets your guests is the first impression that sets the stage for your happily ever after. That said, there’s no need to put pressure on your decision. To help you make the right choice, we’ve listed 39 gorgeous wedding welcome sign ideas below.

1. Bohemian Wedding Ceremony Sign

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Use our printable wedding ceremony sign to elevate your bohemian backyard wedding. Feel free to adorn the sign with wildflowers and traditional blooms that match your decor style.

2. Wreath on an Easel

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Sometimes a simple touch can make all the difference. Add a wreath of flowers to your wedding sign to kick your wedding off with an air of bohemian elegance.

3. Simple and Clean

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Wooden signs are a great option that never goes out of style. Add accents with foliage or flowers for a touch of personality.

4. Artsy Floral

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This sign is great to welcome wedding guests with a romantic but carefree vibe. The splash of color from the flowers adds a flair of romance while the splatters of paint add a touch of whimsy.

5. Outdoor Garden

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You can’t go wrong with pastels and flowers. This sign is perfect for a Secret Garden-themed ceremony.

6. Wooden Floral

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Add a touch of glam and color to your wedding reception welcome sign with floral decals. This is a simple way to make your welcome sign stand out from the traditional wooden boards.

7. Romantic Woodland

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With a little greenery and a hand-drawn chalk wedding sign, you can set the stage for a magical outdoor wedding. We love this idea for romantic woodland weddings.

8. Crossroads of Love

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Crossroads wedding welcome signs never fail to point your guests in the right direction. This choice is particularly good for outdoor weddings.

9. Right This Way

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The right frame can go a long way to adding some style to a DIY sign. Use this sign to welcome guests to a classy, casual wedding party.

10. Rustic Wedding Sign

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Print and frame our rustic wedding ceremony sign for a sophisticated outdoor event. For an added touch of elegance, place your sign on a European-style wedding easel.

11. Together Forever

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Bring a casual vibe to your outdoor wedding by leaning your sign against a whiskey barrel. To level up your country wedding, tie in decor with wooden backdrops, wildflowers, and ornate plates.

12. Hay Bale Hoedown

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For a festive barnyard wedding, attach your wooden wedding welcome sign to a hay bale. This way, your guests know they’ve come to the right hoedown.

13. Pallet Party

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If you have an extra pallet lying around and feel confident in your handwriting, it’s easy to put together a DIY wedding welcome sign with some personality.

14. Wheel You Marry Me?

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This sign hangs from a wheel garnished with a white rose, adding an artsy flair to the outdoor ceremony.

15. Happily Ever After

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If your first date is your “Once upon a time,” then your wedding is your “Happily ever after.” Kick off your happy ending with a simple wooden sign. This sign goes particularly well with green, forest-themed weddings.

16. Earth Tones Only

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Adding greenery to your wedding sign is an inexpensive way to add a natural feel to your wedding. While foliage is more affordable than flowers, it’s equally as trendy and charming.

17. Crates and Flowers

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Repurposing crates makes for a creative welcome sign with personality. Add some vases of flowers and you’ve got yourself the perfect start to your wedding!

18. Artsy Minimalist

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This wedding sign is both artsy and minimalist. It goes perfectly with a modern outdoor wedding.

19. Pick a Seat

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This acrylic sign with a pastel pink backdrop is both tasteful and elegant. If you go with this style, just make sure the color goes with the other accents at your wedding.

20. Modern Wedding Sign

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For an artsy vibe, our printable modern welcome sign will serve your wedding well. To match the sign and level up your minimalist wedding, incorporate geometric shapes and lines into your wedding decor.

21. Right This Way

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Sometimes one word is all it takes to set the mood for your wedding. For a casual wedding welcome, you can always hang your sign atop a fence outside your venue.

22. All You Need Is Love

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For a charming, romantic vibe, this sign works wonderfully. If you use a similar sign, coordinate your bouquet flowers with the flowers you use in the welcome vase for added cohesion.

23. Love Is in the Air

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Hang your heart-shaped wedding sign from a string to let your guests know that love is in the air.

24. Lovely Illustration

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Floral illustrations add color and personality to your wedding style. For an added touch, match the welcome sign florals with the bridesmaid bouquets.

25. Gold and Acrylic

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Add a bit of formality to your acrylic sign with a golden, embroidered frame. Sitting atop a wooden easel, this sign works well to introduce your guests to a classy wedding in the woods.

26. Hanging Welcome Plate

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This hanging welcome plate is a versatile way to greet your guests. Whether you want to hang the plate on a nearby fence, from a table, or over the entrance of your ceremony, it’s easy to find a home for this sign.

27. Elegant Mirror

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A mirror can add a flair of elegance to your wedding ceremony. You might also want to include a reminder if your wedding is unplugged so that no ringtones get in the way of your special moment.

28. Romantic Formal

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Accentuating your sign with beautiful florals helps add a romantic feel to your formal wedding.

29. Simply Elegant

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Sometimes you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. A white “Welcome to our wedding” sign with a golden frame is a timeless way to greet your guests.

30. Elegant Wedding Welcome Sign

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Our printable elegant wedding sign is a versatile option for a formal ceremony. Whether you want to frame the sign or set it on an easel, the design fits perfectly with a sophisticated atmosphere.

31. Painted Wedding Welcome Sign

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Adding a backdrop of paint to your acrylic sign adds an artsy touch to kick off your wedding. Drape greenery atop your sign for a more natural look.

32. DIY Floral Welcome

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For casual fun, make your own wedding sign using floral decals and cardstock. Wedding signs don’t always have to be fancy. Sometimes, the more casual option is the best way to greet your guests.

33. Wedding on the Beach

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Is there anything more romantic than saying “I do” on a beach at sunset? For a tropical wedding on the beach, a wooden sign matches perfectly.

34. Country Crossroads

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Here we have another example of a crossroads wedding sign that outlines a map of your wedding venue. This type of sign goes particularly well for country summer weddings.

35. Barnyard Wedding Welcome

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For a casual country wedding welcome sign, look no further. This design can help point your guests in the right direction to find the farmhouse reception.

36. Golden Minimalist

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Copper pipes contribute to an industrial vibe that pops when coupled with yellow and gold flowers. This sign would go with either a rustic or modern wedding.

37. Embroidered Mandala

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The embroidered mandala adds an element of elegance to this straightforward wedding welcome sign. If you use an easel with a sign like this, make sure it matches with golden tones.

38. Cartoon Newlyweds

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Who doesn’t like to see themselves as caricatures? This is a fun way to kick off your wedding with an air of whimsy.

39. Cherry Blossom Illustration

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For a wedding with a dreamy color scheme, this cherry blossom-embroidered welcome sign would pair well. To match the welcome sign, you can decorate with pastels and use cherry blossoms in your bouquet.

Sayings for Wedding Welcome Signs

As you choose your wedding sign design, don’t be afraid to get creative with your verbiage. This is your special day, meaning you can be as minimalist or over-the-top as you want.

Here are some common sayings to use if you’re at a loss:

  • Welcome to our forever
  • We’re so glad you’re here!
  • Welcome to the wedding of Lisa and Jade
  • Welcome to our beginning
  • And so the adventure begins…
  • Welcome to our unplugged wedding ceremony
  • Pick a seat. Either side. You are loved by both the groom and bride.
  • Please choose a seat. There’s plenty of room. You’re loved by both grooms.
  • Thank you for celebrating with us
  • Welcome: Camilla and Jared. 8.7.22

Wedding welcome signs are the first impression that kicks off your happiness ever after. They set the tone of your ceremony and can be a great decor option to tie your theme together.

Remember, once you’ve decided on a style for your wedding, Zola can help you find the perfect wedding venue for your special moment.

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