ULTIMATE GUIDE
TO WEDDING SIGNAGE 5 signs every wedding needs
by Adrienne Garcia photography by Beatbox Portraits
According to Mladenovic
Wedding signage—what does that mean exactly? It goes way beyond just the beautiful invitation suite you’ve designed and personalized. In fact, it entails everything from your welcome sign to programs to cocktail menus and seating charts. Plus,
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. Welcome
Sign
Let your guests know they’ve made it to the right place! “You’ve been to the venue,
it acts as a guide for your wedding guests. There are so many
your guests haven’t! Put them at ease and let
facets and so many options that come with it, that it can be a
them know they found the right spot.” It’s
bit overwhelming.
the first greeting they’ll see, so invite them into your wedding with something personal.
If you’re wondering where to start, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with this easy guide to signage basics thanks to the expertise of Ragan Mladenovic, Owner and Calligrapher of Ragan Hope Calligraphy.
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Directional Signage
We love a venue that caters to both the ceremony and reception, but you have to
Use this list as your foundation, but by no means do you
let your guests know which way to go first.
have to stop here. Flex your creative muscles! Signs are
Having signage that guides them to the
“another way to express you and your fiancé’s personality,”
ceremony takes out the guesswork and give
says Mladenovic. Think about incorporating a bar sign with
them time to sign the guestbook.
specialty cocktail names. Love to travel? “Use places you’ve
3.
visited as table names and display it on a seating chart.” You can even display a large-scale sign with a favorite verse or quote as a photo op for your guests. The sky is the limit!
Cards and Gifts Sign
“This sign is often forgotten, but it’s
necessary,” states Mladenovic. Some of your
While having so much creative freedom could seem stressful,
attendees might bring along gifts, and while
it also plays to your advantage. There are display styles for
they could find someone to ask, a small sign
every budget, and your stationer or calligrapher can lead
lets them know instantly where to place
you to the right choices. In need of a little inspiration to get
them.
started? We’ve got plenty right this way.
4.
The list begins here
Order of Events
Mladenovic notes a traditional program makes a wonderful keepsake, or you might opt for something oversized. Show your unique style and vision with your order of events displayed on a vintage mirror, acrylic, or even a chalk board. Whichever you choose, it lets your guests know when to hit the dance floor or take a break for cake.
5. Hashtag
Sign
You’ll have the professional photos, of course, but you don’t want to miss the pictures your friends and family will snap too. Leave hashtag signs around at cocktail hour so your guests know what to tag on social media. It’s an extra fun way to reminisce about the night when you wake up the next morning.
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