Seven DIY Wedding Welcome Sign Ideas and How To Execute Them

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) wedding décor is fun, personable and unique. Making your own décor provides an opportunity to put your own personal touches on the embellishments that provide the atmosphere on your big day. DIY décor also provides an opportunity to save money on certain aspects of your wedding budget. Crafty couples can create quality décor that is just as good if not better than purchased or rented items because it’s one-of-a-kind and infused with their own special essence. We’ve created a list of DIY wedding décor welcome sign ideas and how to execute them for the couple that’s down to get their hands dirty in decorating their own wedding!

Antique Windows

Antique windows are easy to find, have distinct character, and provide a perfect backdrop for a wedding welcome sign. There are a handful of ways you can execute this design, from ordering personalized decals to stick on the window (which may be a cleaner execution of lettering), to DIYing basic calligraphy skills with a paint marker, or a combination of the two. Personalized decals can be purchased from sites like Etsy and Amazon, and paint markers can be found in almost any major box store. Basic calligraphy instructions can be found on Google or YouTube, and you can even print out the phrases you want in your desired font and place the paper behind the glass pane to trace it directly onto the window. This DIY project has the potential to be the one of the easiest and most elegant DIY wedding welcome sign ideas on this list!

Decorative Wooden Boards

Okay, this one sounds simple, but there’s a ton of creative license to be had here. If you’re looking for a more rustic look, a natural wood plaque with decorative black or white lettering will create the perfect aesthetic. You can make the perfect wood sign for yourself by taking old barnwood or a few pieces of lumber, aligning them parallel and nailing them together. If you use fresh lumber, distress your wood by hitting it with hard objects such as chains, hammers, and nails. Stain it with a dark barnwood color and paint your design on top.

Another great option for the wooden sign is a plywood archway. This is a larger, more imposing option, but just as beautiful! A few pieces of plywood cut into arch designs and painted with bold colors create a whimsical background for a wedding welcome sign. You can DIY your phrasing with paint and markers or purchase pre-cut vinyl lettering online as mentioned above! This is a simple and fun DIY wedding sign option.

Chalkboard

The chalkboard welcome sign has the potential to be so cute! The best part about a chalkboard is that the design is erasable if you mess up, so there’s no pressure to get it right on the first try! We’d recommend chalk pens rather than real chalk for a bolder display and cleaner lines.

Wooden Skis

For the adventurous mountain couple, vintage wooden skis are such a cute and whimsical idea to display your welcome sign on! You can hang a handful of them parallel and on top of one another to create more space for wording or take two and prop them together like an arch with your lettering reaching up either side! You can find wooden skis in a handful of places, including thrift and antique shops, online, and passed down between family members!

Mirror

An old mirror is a unique idea to write your welcome sign onto! Paint pens and dry erase markers both work for this idea, and it gives your guests a cute photo-opportunity right when they walk in! If you enjoy a good mirror-selfie, this is the perfect welcome sign idea for your wedding. Pick the font that represents you as a couple best and then search for calligraphy instructions online to complete this DIY welcome sign.

Easel

For the artistic couple, an easel with a canvas or board welcome sign displayed on it is a simple and elegant way to welcome your guests. You can be as creative as you want with this design!

Old Surfboard

For the beachy couple having an oceanfront wedding, an old surfboard placed into the sand is a fun and thematic welcome sign idea. Choose how you want to attach your design, with pre-cut vinyl lettering or paint, and then dig your surfboard into the sand far enough that it will support itself upright in the event of minor winds and weather.

These DIY wedding welcome sign ideas are all simple, sophisticated and unique to create the perfect vibe for whatever theme you choose for your special day. The easiest way to DIY your welcome sign is to pick a backdrop, select a font, pick a medium (paint, vinyl, chalk) and get started! Draw out your design in erasable pencil first to make sure your placement is where you want it, and then get creative. DIY décor leaves so much room for expression and identity to shine through. We hope these seven DIY wedding welcome sign ideas and how-to information on executing them inspires you to create the perfect welcome sign to greet guests on your special day!