Creating Romantic Wedding Signs To Make Your Love Known

Wedding signs are a great way to add a personal touch to your big day. They can be practical, decorative, or a combination of both. Whether you want to display a romantic song lyric, a quote from your favourite love story, or a simple love quote, there are many ways to make a wedding sign that suits your style. In this article, we will explore different techniques for making wedding signs, from printed design transfers to painting your own chalkboard. We will also discuss the costs and benefits of DIY wedding signs and offer tips for creating beautiful and functional signage for your special day.

DIY wedding signs

Wedding signs are a great way to personalise your wedding and tie the overall look together. They can also help your wedding day run smoothly by providing information and direction to your guests. Here are some DIY wedding sign ideas:

Wedding Countdown Letter Board Sign

Letter boards are a fun option as you can make the sign say whatever you want. You can also delegate the task of creating the sign to your wedding party members.

Friends-Inspired Table Number

Instead of traditional table numbers, create artsy wedding signs that resemble TV and movie posters. For example, a Friends-themed table number set in a gold frame.

Simple Dessert Banner

Keep it simple and inexpensive with a food banner that gets straight to the point, like a "YUM" banner.

Vintage Typewriter Guest Book Sign

If you're going for a vintage wedding vibe, use a classic typewriter as the base for your paper guest book sign.

Light-Up Wedding "BAR" Sign

Pick up some light-up letters from your local craft store to create a bright and eye-catching wedding bar sign.

DIY Ceremony Sign

Get a chalkboard to let your guests know where to sit.

DIY Unplugged Wedding Sign

Use a wooden board or an acrylic frame with delicate calligraphy to politely request that guests put away their phones during the ceremony.

DIY Welcome Sign

Welcome signs are a great way to make a statement and can be easily DIY-ed. You can use materials such as foam insulation board, spackle and sandpaper, and then add vinyl lettering.

DIY Mirror Wedding Signs

Using a mirror as your base, add lettering or paint to create a sign that can also be used as a piece of home decor after the wedding.

DIY Acrylic Signs

Acrylic signs can be used for everything from welcoming guests to sharing the menu. You can buy a DIY acrylic signs kit and a specialty marker for writing on the acrylic.

Printed Design Transfer

Print a cute sign onto regular paper, then flip it over and colour the backside with pencil or chalk. Place your design on the sign and trace over it with a pencil to transfer the design. Then, trace the design with paint or a marker.

Paint Over Stickers

Paint your sign, then arrange letter or number stickers on the surface and press them firmly into the wood. Paint over the stickers and then remove them to reveal your design.

Stencil on Wood

Use a stencil to create a uniform design on a wooden sign. You can also use a reusable stencil to make the project easier.

Chalkboard Wedding Welcome Board

You can use any old wooden slab, paint it with chalkboard paint, and then add floral and leafy accents.

Upcycled Cheeseboard

Use a large cheeseboard or grazing board as a tabletop welcome sign.

Potted Directional Wood Signs

Create wooden arrow-shaped signs to direct your guests to the wedding venue, giving the impression that the couple loves to travel or are avid adventurers.

Quotes from love stories

Quotes from Books and Plays

> "You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope... I have loved none but you." — Jane Austen, Persuasion

> "And I’d choose you; in a hundred lifetimes, in a hundred worlds, in any version of reality, I’d find you and I’d choose you." — Kiersten White, The Chaos of Stars

> "For all the things my hands have held, the best by far is you." ― Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness

> "They slipped briskly into an intimacy from which they never recovered." — F. Scott Fitzgerald, This Side of Paradise

> "To burn with desire and keep quiet about it is the greatest punishment we can bring on ourselves." — Federico García Lorca, Blood Wedding and Yerma

> "The very essence of romance is uncertainty." ― Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest

> "Do I love you? My god, if your love were a grain of sand, mine would be a universe of beaches." — William Goldman, The Princess Bride

> "I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone." — J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

> "My bounty is as boundless as the sea, my love as deep; the more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite." — Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet

> "Yours is the light by which my spirit’s born: you are my sun, my moon, and all my stars." — E.E. Cummings, You are My Sun, My Moon, and All My Stars

> "If you live to be 100, I hope I live to be 100 minus one day, so I never have to live without you." — A. A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

> "You have made a place in my heart where I thought there was no room for anything else. You have made flowers grow where I cultivated dust and stones." — Robert Jordan, The Shadow Rising

> "He felt now that he was not simply close to her, but that he did not know where he ended and she began." — Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina

> "I was made and meant to look for you and wait for you and become yours forever." ― Robert Browning, Pauline: The Fragment of a Confession

Quotes from Poetry

> "What greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined for life—to strengthen each other in all labour, to rest on each other in all sorrow, to minister to each other in all pain, to be one with each other in silent, unspeakable memories at the moment of the last parting?" — George Eliot, Adam Bede

> "Doubt thou the stars are fire, Doubt the sun doth move, Doubt truth to be a liar but never doubt I love." — William Shakespeare, Hamlet

> "I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach." — Elizabeth Barrett Browning, "How Do I Love Thee?"

> "Love starts as a feeling, But to continue is a choice; And I find myself choosing you More and more every day." — Justin Wetch, "Bending the Universe"

> "Love at the lips was touch As sweet as I could bear; And once that seemed too much; I lived on air." — Robert Frost, "To Earthward"

> "Love Is a ripe plum Growing on a purple tree. Taste it once And the spell of its enchantment Will never let you be." — Langston Hughes, "A Love Song for Lucinda"

> "Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove O no! it is an ever-fixed mark That looks on tempests and is never shaken; It is the star to every wand'ring bark, Whose worth is unknown, although his height be taken." — William Shakespeare, "Sonnet 116"

> "Our love will bloom always fairer, Fresher, more gracious, Because it is a true love" — Honoré de Balzac

> "Grow old along with me; the best is yet to be." — Robert Browning, "Rabbi Ben Ezra"

> "I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart). I am never without it (anywhere I go you go, my dear; and whatever is done by only me is your doing, my darling)." — E. E. Cummings, I Carry Your Heart With Me

Quotes from TV Shows and Movies

> "You make me happier than I ever thought I could be, and if you let me, I will spend the rest of my life trying to make you feel the same way." — Chandler, proposing to Monica on Friends

> "True love

Romantic song lyrics

There are so many romantic song lyrics that would be perfect for a wedding. Whether you're looking for something to include in your vows, signage, or simply to set the mood, here are some of the most swoon-worthy options:

"All of Me" by John Legend

> "All of me loves all of you. Love your curves and all your edges, all your perfect imperfections."

> "Give your all to me, I'll give my all to you. You're my end and my beginning. Even when I lose I'm winning, 'cause I give you all of me, and you give me all of you."

"I Like Me Better" by Lauv

> "I like me better when I'm with you."

"Your Song" by Elton John

> "I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words how wonderful life is while you’re in the world."

> "Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean, yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen."

"Make You Feel My Love" by Bob Dylan

> "I could make you happy, make your dreams come true. Nothing that I wouldn’t do. Go to the ends of the earth for you to make you feel my love."

"Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran

> "Your smile’s forever in my mind and memory."

> "When my hair's all but gone and my memory fades, and the crowds don't remember my name. When my hands don't play the strings the same way, I know you will still love me the same."

> "Well, me - I fall in love with you every single day / And I just wanna tell you I am."

"Us" by James Bay

> "I believe in something, I believe in us."

"Wichita Lineman" by Glen Campbell

> "And I need you more than want you. And I want you for all time."

"Lovesong" by The Cure

> "Whenever I'm alone with you, you make me feel like I am home again. Whenever I'm alone with you, you make me feel like I am whole again."

> "However far away, I will always love you. However long I stay, I will always love you. Whatever words I say, I will always love you."

"Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley

> "Take my hand, take my whole life too. For I can’t help falling in love with you."

> "Like a river flows surely to the sea, darling so it goes, some things are meant to be."

"I Knew I Loved You" by Savage Garden

> "I knew I loved you before I met you. I think I dreamed you into life."

> "There's just no rhyme or reason, only the sense of completion. And in your eyes I see the missing pieces I'm searching for. I think I've found my way home."

"The Luckiest" by Ben Folds

> "Where was I before the day that I first saw your lovely face? Now I see it every day, and I know that I am the luckiest."

> "I love you more than I have ever found the way to say to you."

"I Could Not Ask For More" by Edwin McCain

> "I have all I’ve waited for and I could not ask for more."

> "I could not ask for more than this time together, I could not ask for more than this time with you. Every prayer has been answered, every dream I have's come true. And right here in this moment is right where I'm meant to be, here with you here with me."

"Marry Me" by Train

> "Together can never be close enough for me, feel like I am close enough to you. You wear white, and I’ll wear out the words ‘I love you.’"

> "Now that the wait is over and love and has finally shown her my way, marry me today and every day."

"Overjoyed" by Stevie Wonder

> "For my dreams did come true when I looked at you."

"Home" by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

> "Home is wherever I’m with you."

"Have I Told You Lately" by Rod Stewart

> "Have I told you lately that I love you? Have I told you there's no one else above you? You fill my heart with gladness, take away my sadness, ease my troubles, that's what you do."

"Let's Stay Together" by Al Green

> "I'm so in love with you. Whatever you want to do is all right with me 'cause you make me feel so brand new, and I want to spend my life with you."

"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" by Bryan Adams

> "There's no love like your love and no other could give more love. There's nowhere unless you're there."

"Then" by Brad Paisley

> "Like a river meets the sea, stronger than it's ever been. We've come so far since that day, and I thought I loved you then."

"At Last" by Etta James

> "You smiled, you smiled oh and then the spell was cast / And here we are in heaven / for you are mine at last."

"Such Great Heights" by The Postal Service

> "I am thinking it’s a sign / That the freckles in our eyes / Are mirror images / And when we kiss they’re perfectly aligned."

"My Favourite Book" by Stars

> "How I know your face / All the ways you move / You come in / I can read you / You’re my favourite book."

"Boats and Birds" by Gregory and the Hawk

> "If you’ll be my star / I’ll be your sky / You can hide underneath me and come out at night / When I turn jet black / And you show off your light / I live to let you shine."

"I Love You Will Still Sound the Same" by Oh Honey

> "So when our eyes have seen their better days

Love quotes

Love is a powerful force that can inspire and uplift us in our daily lives. It can be a source of strength, courage, and joy, and it is often celebrated and expressed through quotes and sayings. Here are some love quotes that you can use for wedding signs or decorations:

Romantic Wedding Quotes:

• "In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine." — Maya Angelou
• "I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you." — Elizabeth Barrett Browning
• "You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." — Dr. Seuss
• "Love is passion, obsession, someone you can't live without." — William Parrish
• "Love is like a friendship caught on fire." — Jeremy Taylor
• "You are the love that came without warning; you had my heart before I could say no." — Unknown
• "The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more. That plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds." — Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook

Inspirational Wedding Quotes:

• "Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage." — Lao Tzu
• "Where there is love there is life." — Gandhi
• "Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope." — Maya Angelou
• "…true love is never blind, but rather brings an added light." — Phoebe Cary
• "There is never a time or place for true love. It happens accidentally, in a heartbeat, in a single flashing, throbbing moment." — Sarah Dessen
• "You will find, as you look back upon your life, that the moments where you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love." — Henry Drummond
• “Love is a luxury. No. Love is an element. An element. Like air to breathe, earth to stand on.” — Laini Taylor, Daughter of Smoke & Bone
• "Two hearts in love need no words." — Marceline Desbordes-Valmore
• "You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear." — Oscar Wilde

Funny Wedding Quotes:

• "Romance is the icing, but love is the cake." — Unknown
• "Great love affairs start with Champagne." — Honoré de Balzac
• "People are weird. When we find someone with weirdness that is compatible with ours, we team up and call it love." — Dr. Seuss
• "Sexiness wears thin after a while, and beauty fades, but to be married to a man who makes you laugh every day, ah, now that's a real treat." — Joanne Woodward
• "Love is a lot like a backache; it doesn't show up on X-rays, but you know it's there." — George Burns
• "All my friends are getting married. I guess I'm just at that age where people give up." — Amy Schumer

Heartfelt Wedding Quotes:

• "For you see, each day I love you more. Today more than yesterday and less than tomorrow." — Rosemonde Gerard
• "I love you, not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you, not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making of me." — Roy Croft
• "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same." — Emily Brontë
• "Grow old along with me; the best is yet to be." — Robert Browning
• "If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you." — A. A. Milne
• "True love is never blind, but rather brings an added light." — Phoebe Cary
• "In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine." — Maya Angelou

These quotes capture the essence of love and can be a beautiful addition to your wedding, whether on signs, decor, or even in your vows.

Decorative items

Welcome Signs

Welcome signs are a great way to greet your guests in style and give them a glimpse of your wedding aesthetic. You can include motifs such as fonts, colours, and foliage that will be featured throughout the rest of your event to create a cohesive look. Here are some ideas for welcome signs:

• A mirrored sign with elegant calligraphy is a chic and elegant piece of décor that brings an upscale touch to any wedding.
• A wooden slab with a tropical illustration, such as a palm tree, hints at a tropical fête.
• A lucite board embellished with pressed flowers or fresh blooms is perfect for a garden, meadow, or greenhouse wedding.
• A fabric sign with colours that coincide with your wedding aesthetic.
• A wooden frame with a rustic, artistic feel, flanked by wildflowers and blooms.
• A cute couple portrait, perhaps from your engagement photoshoot, with a bed of colourful blossoms.
• A sign with a gothic nod, featuring a black-and-white palette and a bare-bones design, such as the phrase "'Til Death Do Us Part".
• A simple, timeless design featuring neutral colours and floral arrangements.
• A contemporary sign made from lucite, allowing the words themselves to stand out.
• A multi-directional sign with overlapping boards in various colours, shapes, and sizes to create depth and dimension.
• A welcome sign enclosed in a gilded frame has an old-world, glamorous flair, perfect for destination weddings in Europe.

Directional Signs

Directional signs are not only helpful but can also be cute and customised. Here are some ideas:

• A simple arrow display with a casual greeting, such as "Oh, hi!" and a minimalist arrow directing guests towards the celebration.
• A chalkboard sign letting guests know where to sit.
• A wooden signpost with multiple rustic signs directing guests to different areas of the wedding location.

Decorative Quotes and Sentiments

Decorative quotes and sentiments are a great way to personalise your wedding with words that mean the most to you and your spouse. Here are some ideas:

• A simple love quote on a chalkboard sign.
• A sign with a romantic song lyric or a quote from your favourite love story.
• A sign with a custom crest that captures the essence of your love story, featuring your joint initials and items that reflect your lives and values.
• A sign with a poignant quote, such as this one by poet Rumi: "Lovers do not finally meet somewhere. They're in each other all along."
• A sign with your favourite Bible verse.
• A neon sign with a custom message, such as a phrase you always use to sign your notes to each other.

Table Signs

Table signs can be decorative as well as informative. Here are some ideas:

• A simple dessert banner that gets straight to the point, such as a "YUM" banner.
• An elegant printed table number in a gold frame.
• A Scrabble-inspired DIY sweetheart table sign with a message that fits your relationship.

These are just a few ideas to get you started. With a bit of creativity, the possibilities for decorative signs at your wedding are endless!

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