Wedding signs: 7 types, 10 size guides & safe installs

Signage orients your guests and reinforces your visual identity. Choose durable materials, legible type and strategic placement. Here are handy sizes, copy ideas and an install plan that works both indoors and at outdoor weddings.

7 key types

• Welcome and timeline.
• Seating chart and table numbers.
• Bar (menu), restrooms and directionals.
• Stations: slippers, sweets, photo props.

Materials & 10 size guides

• Materials: acrylic, wood, mirror, foam board; iron structures or easels.
• Recommended sizes: 60×90 cm (welcome), 80×120 cm (timeline), 100×140 cm (seating), 50×70 cm (bar), A3/A4 for stations, 20×30 cm (tables).

Type, contrast & accessibility

• Use serif/sans for readability and script only as an accent.
• High contrast (solid backgrounds); avoid clear acrylic without a backing.
• Eye level reading height (1.40–1.60 m) and accessible routes.

Placement & safe fixings

• Entrances, junctions and waiting areas; never block exits.
• Secure with weighted bases, hidden zip ties or 3M adhesive; plan for wind/rain with clear guards.
• Add lighting for nighttime readability.

Copy examples

• “Welcome to the wedding of [Names]”
• “Find your seat” / “Our bar” / “Restrooms →”
• “Grab your slippers and hit the dance floor”

Quick checklist

• List by area and type
• Materials and sizes
• Typography and contrast
• Placement, fixings and lighting