Wedding Welcome Sign Wording: 50 Ideas, From Classic to Playful

Your welcome sign is the first thing guests see, and often one of the first photos in your gallery. The right words set the tone for the whole celebration, whether that's black-tie elegant, garden romantic or a little bit playful. If you're stuck on wedding welcome sign wording, here are 50 ideas to start from, plus tips for laying out your names, date and details so your sign looks beautiful up close and in photos.

What to Include on a Wedding Welcome Sign

Most welcome signs have three parts:

• A greeting. "Welcome," "Welcome to the wedding of," or a phrase that sounds like you.
• Your names. First names are most common. Some couples add a shared last name or a monogram.
• The date. It turns your sign into a keepsake. You can also add your venue or city.

That's it. Welcome signs look most elegant with plenty of breathing room, so save schedules and longer messages for separate signs.

Classic and Formal Welcome Sign Wording

1. Welcome to the Wedding of [Name] and [Name]
2. Welcome to Our Wedding
3. Together With Their Families, [Name] and [Name]
4. Welcome to the Celebration of [Name] and [Name]
5. Please Join Us as We Celebrate [Name] and [Name]
6. The Wedding of [Name] and [Name]
7. Mr. and Mrs. [Last Name]
8. [Name] and [Name], [Date], [Venue]
9. Welcome to Our Beginning
10. Today, Tomorrow and Always

Warm and Heartfelt Wording

11. We're So Glad You're Here
12. Thank You for Being Part of Our Story
13. Welcome, Friends and Family
14. Our Favorite People in One Place
15. Grab a Seat, Not a Side
16. Two Families, One Love
17. So Happy You Could Join Us
18. Welcome to Our Happily Ever After
19. Love Brought Us Here
20. Thank You for Celebrating With Us

For Andy and Kate's Palm Springs wedding, their white fabric sign paired script names with a simple line in serif lettering: "We're so glad you're here." See their wedding here.

Modern and Minimal Wording

21. [Name] + [Name]
22. [Name] & [Name], Est. [Year]
23. Welcome
24. [Initials] | [Date]
25. Hello, Welcome
26. Just Married
27. [Name] and [Name], Forever
28. The [Last Name] Wedding
29. Here's to Love
30. [Date], [City]

Playful Welcome Sign Wording

31. Eat, Drink and Be Married
32. Finally!
33. Let the Adventure Begin
34. Cheers to Love
35. We Do!
36. The Party Starts Here
37. Welcome to Our Forever Party
38. Best Day Ever, Starring [Name] and [Name]
39. Love, Laughter and Happily Ever After
40. Kiss Kiss, Cheers!

Welcome Dinner, Rehearsal and Shower Wording

Fabric signs aren't just for the ceremony. They're lovely for the events around your wedding too.

41. Welcome to the Night Before
42. Welcome to Our Rehearsal Dinner
43. Before the I Do's
44. Welcome to [Name]'s Bridal Shower
45. Brunch With the Bride
46. Welcome to the Weekend
47. [Name] and [Name]'s Engagement Party
48. She Said Yes!
49. The Morning After Brunch
50. Welcome to [City], [Name] and [Name]'s Wedding Weekend

For our own welcome dinner in San Diego, our ivory fabric sign read "Welcome to the Night Before" with oversized hot pink satin bows. See the welcome dinner here.

Tips for Laying Out Your Wording

• Lead with your names. Make them the largest line on the sign. Guests should be able to read them from across the room.
• Mix two lettering styles. A romantic script for your names and a clean serif or sans serif for the date and details is a classic combination.
• Keep it to three or four lines. Too much text shrinks everything and makes a sign harder to read in photos.
• Choose a color from your palette. Lettering can match your invitations, florals or ribbon.
• Double-check spelling and the date. We send a digital proof before production, and you have 48 hours to approve it, so read every letter carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should a welcome sign use first names or full names?

First names are most common and feel warm and personal. Formal weddings sometimes use full names or a shared last name. Both are correct, so choose what matches your invitations.

Do I need to include the date?

It isn't required, but we recommend it. A date makes your sign a keepsake you can display at home after the wedding.

Can I reuse my welcome sign at other events?

Yes, especially if the wording is simple. Many couples display their sign at the welcome dinner, ceremony and reception, then bring it home.

Can you help me choose the wording and design?

Of course. Choose from our designs, add a satin ribbon in your color, and send us your wording. If you're unsure, message us and we'll help you decide.

Ready to Create Your Welcome Sign?

Once you've found your words, our custom fabric wedding welcome signs bring them to life on soft, linen-look fabric that photographs beautifully. Pair yours with a gold metal stand, and see our fabric welcome sign guide for styling tips.