We were included as a recommended source in Rock My Wedding's guide to the wedding signs you actually need - read the original article here. It's a great, practical rundown, and it lines up closely with what we see couples actually order. Here's our own take on the signs they cover, and why each one earns its place.
Welcome Sign: The First Thing Your Guests See
A welcome sign is one of the two genuinely non-negotiable pieces, alongside your table plan. It's usually the very first thing guests encounter when they arrive, often before they've even seen you, so it sets the tone for the whole day in a way nothing else quite does.
Table Plan: Guests Need to Know Where to Sit
A seating plan does double duty: it's practical (guests need to find their seat) and it's often a genuine style centrepiece, since it tends to be displayed prominently near the entrance to the reception. Done well, it can set the tone for your reception the same way a welcome sign does for arrival.
Order of the Day: Keeping Everyone on Schedule
An order of the day sign lays out the shape of the day, ceremony, drinks, speeches, dinner, first dance, so guests know roughly what's coming and when. It's a small detail, but it takes the guesswork out of the day for anyone who isn't glued to a running order, and it means fewer "what's happening next?" questions for you on the day itself.
Unplugged Ceremony Signs: A Growing Trend
More couples are choosing to ask guests to put phones away during the ceremony, so they're fully present rather than watching through a screen, and so the professional photos aren't full of raised phones. A simple, clearly worded sign at the entrance is usually all it takes.
Our Take
If you only order two signs, make them your welcome sign and table plan, that matches what most wedding planners and stationers agree on as the true essentials. From there, an order of the day sign is one of the highest-value additions for guest experience, and an unplugged ceremony sign is worth considering if it matters to you and your photographer.
All of our signs are available as a professionally printed board or a digital download, so whichever pieces you choose, you can pick the option that fits your timeline and budget. Read our guide to digital vs. printed wedding stationery if you're not sure which is right for you.