Wedding Welcome Sign Wording and Examples
Wedding welcome sign wording for every function: classic, Hindi, fun, hashtag and direction boards, with tips on size, placement and spelling.
Wedding welcome sign wording, ready to use
A welcome sign is the first thing guests read at the venue: it tells them they're in the right place, whose celebration it is, and sometimes where to go next. Good welcome sign wording is short enough to read from three metres away. Below are lines for every function and style. Tap Copy and replace the words in brackets.
Classic welcome lines
- Welcome to the wedding of [Bride] & [Groom]
- [Bride] weds [Groom] · [Date]
- Welcome to our forever. [Bride] & [Groom]
- Two families, one celebration. Welcome!
- Welcome to the beginning of our happily ever after.
- Together with their families, [Bride] & [Groom] welcome you
Hindi and bilingual welcome lines
- ॥ शुभ विवाह ॥ [वधू] संग [वर]
- स्वागतम्! [वधू] एवं [वर] के शुभ विवाह में आपका हार्दिक स्वागत है।
- Padharo mhare des! Welcome to [Bride] & [Groom]'s wedding
- सुस्वागतम् · Welcome · [Bride] & [Groom]
Welcome lines for each function
- Haldi: Welcome to [Name]'s haldi. Get ready to turn yellow!
- Mehendi: Welcome to [Bride]'s mehendi. Grab a seat, the henna's on us.
- Sangeet: Welcome to the sangeet. Dance floor this way!
- Baraat: The baraat starts here. Dhol, dancing and [Groom]!
- Reception: Welcome to the reception of Mr & Mrs [Surname]
Fun and modern welcome signs
- Grab a drink, find your seat, get ready to party!
- Welcome! Please don't tell the couple how long the speeches are.
- Love is sweet, so take a treat. Welcome!
- Today we celebrate, tomorrow we nap.
- Eat, drink and be married!
Hashtag and photo lines
- Share the love: #[CoupleHashtag]
- Snap, tag and share: #[CoupleHashtag]
- Smile, you're part of our story. #[CoupleHashtag]
Direction and practical signs
- Ceremony this way →
- Dinner is served in the [Hall name]
- Bride's family on the left, groom's family on the right. Or sit anywhere, you're family now!
- Please switch phones to silent during the pheras
- Unplugged ceremony: our photographer has it covered
Making the sign easy to read
- Names first, largest. The couple's names should be readable from the gate.
- Three lines at most. A welcome sign is read in passing; long text gets ignored.
- Contrast matters. Dark text on light boards, or white on deep colours; avoid gold script on gold flowers.
- Same spelling as the invite. Use exactly the names and spellings from your invitation.
- Place it at eye level. At the entrance and at any turn where guests might get lost.
The welcome sign is the invitation, in person. It should feel like a hug at the door.
Before you print
- Names spelled exactly as on the invitation
- Date and function name correct for each board
- Readable from three metres in daylight and at night
- Direction signs for every turn guests might miss
Signs for the rest of the venue
- Please find your seat and enjoy the celebration.
- Gifts and blessings this way
- Leave a wish for the couple in our guest book
- Photo booth: strike a pose!
- Mehendi artists are seated on the lawn
- Shoes off beyond this point, please
Beyond the welcome board, small signs at each turn save guests from wandering: the ceremony area, the dining hall, the washrooms, the parking. Use the same colours and fonts as the welcome sign, so the whole venue reads as one celebration, and keep each sign to a few words that can be read while walking past.
Order the boards early: printers get busy in wedding season, and a spelling mistake on a large board is expensive to fix at the last minute. Ask for a digital proof first, check every name against the invitation, and view it on a phone at small size; if you can read it there, guests will read it at the gate.
Frequently asked questions
What should a wedding welcome sign say?
At its simplest: "Welcome to the wedding of [Bride] & [Groom]" and the date. Many couples add a short line, a hashtag or a Hindi blessing.
Do I need a different welcome sign for each function?
It's a lovely touch. One sign per function, with the function's name and mood, helps guests know they're at the right event, especially when several weddings share a venue.
What size should a welcome sign be?
Most venues use boards around 2 by 3 feet, or larger standees at the entrance. The names should be readable from about three metres away.
Can a welcome sign be in Hindi?
Yes. A Hindi blessing such as ॥ शुभ विवाह ॥ or स्वागतम् at the top, with the names in English or both scripts, reads beautifully.
Related reading
- Wedding Invitation Wording: Examples for Every Function
- Indian Wedding Planning Checklist: 12 Months to the Wedding Day
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