Wedding Ceremony Signs
The ceremony is the one part of the day when guests sit still and actually read. Wedding ceremony signs tell them where to sit, when to put their phones away, and who you are honoring. Every design is fully editable in our free browser-based editor and downloads at both 24x18 and 36x24 on a single file. Choose from unplugged ceremony signs, entrance signs, reserved seating signs, and memorial signs. Filter by style below.
About Our Wedding Ceremony Signs
Wedding ceremony signs are the pieces guests read in the minutes before the vows, when they are seated, quiet, and paying attention. That makes ceremony signage the highest-attention signage of the whole day. Our wedding ceremony sign templates are fully editable in our free browser-based editor. No Canva account, no Photoshop, no software to install. Customize the wording, the couple's names, colors, fonts, and layout, then download print-ready files. Whether you are searching for an unplugged ceremony sign, a wedding entrance sign, a here comes the bride sign, a reserved seating sign, or an in loving memory sign, every template here is built to be customized in your browser and printed at home or at a local shop. Every design downloads at both 24x18 and 36x24 inches on a single file.
Browse Wedding Ceremony Signs by Style
Minimalist Wedding Ceremony Signs
Clean typography and restrained palettes. For couples with a modern or contemporary wedding aesthetic.
Floral Wedding Ceremony Signs
Watercolor florals and soft botanicals. Pairs with garden weddings, vineyard ceremonies, and floral suites.
Boho Wedding Ceremony Signs
Earthy textures, terracotta tones, and hand-drawn details. Great for outdoor and desert ceremonies.
Classic Wedding Ceremony Signs
Formal typography and traditional layouts. Ideal for church ceremonies, ballrooms, and black-tie weddings.
Rustic Wedding Ceremony Signs
Warm wood tones and hand-lettered scripts. Perfect for barn and farmhouse ceremonies.
Every Ceremony Sign in One Collection
This collection covers every sign guests encounter during the ceremony. The unplugged ceremony sign is the most requested design: couples who invest in a photographer rarely want a wall of raised phones in their aisle shots, and a clear unplugged wedding sign at the entrance, worded warmly rather than sternly, gets near-total compliance without anyone feeling scolded. Wedding entrance signs greet guests as they reach the ceremony space. A here comes the bride sign is carried down the aisle by a flower girl or ring bearer. Seating instruction signs (pick a seat not a side, choose a seat not a side) suit couples skipping the traditional bride side and groom side split. Reserved seating signs keep the front rows clear for family. In loving memory signs give a quiet, visible place to honor someone who could not be there.
Wedding Ceremony Sign Sizes and Print Materials
Ceremony signs are printed at poster size and displayed on an easel at the entrance to the seating area. Every design downloads at both sizes below on a single file:
24x18 inches: intimate ceremonies under 80 guests, or any sign placed close enough that guests read it from a few feet away.
36x24 inches: larger ceremonies, outdoor venues, and any sign that has to stay legible from the back row.
Templates can be printed on several materials depending on your aesthetic and venue:
Standard cardstock (100lb to 110lb). Cheapest option, requires a frame for display. Print at home or at any print shop. $5 to $25 depending on size.
Foam board mounting. Self-supporting on an easel without a frame. Most popular option. $35 to $65 at print shops for 36x24.
Acrylic. Modern and elegant. Print on white acrylic or print on vinyl and apply to clear acrylic. $80 to $200 at sign shops.
For outdoor ceremonies, choose acrylic. Foam board does not survive even brief rain, and cardstock warps in humidity. Most couples choose foam board for the best balance of cost, ease of display, and visual quality.
What Should an Unplugged Ceremony Sign Say?
The most common unplugged wording follows one of these approaches. Pick the tone that matches your ceremony:
Warm and personal: “Welcome to our unplugged ceremony. We invite you to be fully present with us. Please turn off your phones and cameras until after the ceremony.”
Short and direct: “Unplugged ceremony. Please keep phones away until the couple has kissed.”
Playful: “We chose a professional photographer, so sit back, relax, and be present. Phones down until after the ceremony.”
Naming the reason (being present, letting the photographer work) gets better compliance than a bare instruction. Beyond the unplugged sign, seating instruction signs read “Pick a seat, not a side, you're all family once the knot is tied,” reserved signs simply say “Reserved,” and memorial signs read “In loving memory of those who could not be here today.”
How to Customize and Print Your Wedding Ceremony Signs
Pick a template that matches your wedding invitation suite. Filter by style above (Minimalist, Floral, Boho, Classic, or Rustic) so the ceremony signs coordinate with the rest of your stationery.
Open the template in our free browser-based editor. Customize the wording, your names, and any decorative elements. Our unplugged copy is a starting point, not a rule.
Pull color codes from your wedding invitation suite so the ceremony signs match exactly.
Preview at full size and step back from your screen to check legibility at distance. The typography needs to read from the back row.
Choose your print material. Foam board for most ceremonies, acrylic for outdoor venues, or standard cardstock plus a frame for the budget option.
Print at home if you have a large-format printer, or send the file to a local print shop. Print 2 to 3 weeks before the wedding, once your officiant has confirmed the ceremony structure, so you have time for any reprints.
Pairs With
Ceremony signs are one of the seven signs most couples print for the wedding day. The Wedding Signs (7-Piece) bundle includes this design alongside the other six at a lower combined price. Most couples pair ceremony signs with wedding parking signs at arrival, wedding welcome signs at the venue entrance, wedding directional signs for wayfinding, wedding cocktail hour signs for the gap after the vows, and wedding reception signs inside. If your ceremony includes an order of service, pair with wedding programs. Browse the full Ceremony & Reception collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should an unplugged ceremony sign say?
Keep it warm and brief. A standard version reads: “Welcome to our unplugged ceremony. We invite you to be fully present with us. Please turn off your phones and cameras until after the ceremony.” Naming the reason (being present, letting the photographer work) gets better compliance than a bare instruction. Place the sign at the entrance to the seating area, not beside the altar, so guests read it before they sit down.
How many ceremony signs do I need?
Most couples print two to four. An unplugged sign at the entrance is the near-universal choice. Add an entrance or welcome sign if the ceremony space is separate from the main venue entrance, a seating instruction sign if you are skipping the traditional side split, and a reserved seating sign for the front two rows. Memorial signs are printed as needed.
Where do ceremony signs go?
The unplugged sign and any seating instruction sign belong at the entrance to the seating area, on an easel at roughly eye level, positioned so guests pass it before choosing a seat. Reserved seating signs sit on or beside the front-row chairs. Memorial signs typically sit on a small side table near the front, often with a photograph or a candle.
What size should a wedding ceremony sign be?
Ceremony signs are typically 24x18 or 36x24 inches and displayed on an easel at the entrance to the seating area. Use 24x18 for intimate ceremonies under 80 guests or for signs guests read from a few feet away, and 36x24 for larger ceremonies, outdoor venues, or any sign that has to read from the back row. Every template downloads at both sizes on a single file, so you are not choosing at checkout.
Can I print a wedding ceremony sign at home?
You can print smaller signs on standard 100lb to 110lb cardstock at home if your printer handles the size, then display them in a frame. For the poster sizes most couples use, send the file to a local print shop. Print shops typically charge $15 to $35 for paper printing and $35 to $65 for foam board mounting, which is self-supporting on an easel without a frame. For acrylic, use a sign shop.
When should I print my ceremony signs?
Print 2 to 3 weeks before the wedding. Ceremony signage depends on the ceremony structure, which your officiant confirms during the final planning meeting, usually 4 to 6 weeks out. Printing after that meeting avoids reprinting if the structure changes. Unlike seating charts, ceremony signs do not depend on RSVPs, so you can print as soon as your wording and design are final.