03/09/2026
Things that make me say “please don’t do that” as your wedding signage designer ⤵️
💌 Waiting until one month before your wedding to reach out about custom work.
Custom builds take time. Design rounds, mockups, revisions, fabrication, coordination with your planner. When everything is rushed, the process becomes about hitting a deadline instead of shaping a vision, and that usually limits options more than people expect.
💌 Planning to DIY large-scale signage the week before your wedding.
Between vendor deliveries, fittings, timelines, and family logistics, this is when stress peaks. Big builds require space, tools, and mental bandwidth that’s hard to find that close to the big day.
💌 Booking a venue without understanding their restrictions.
Every venue has rules. Some don’t allow stakes in their grounds, some have “designated rocks” to weigh items down with, some require insurance, some have very tight load-in windows. These details shape what’s possible long before design even starts.
💌 Trying to recreate Pinterest inspo without thinking about scale.
Photos don’t show ceiling height, floor plans, or flow. A seating chart that works in one space can feel overwhelming—or underwhelming—in another. That’s why mockups matter.
💌 Forgetting that signage has a job to do
Design is important, but so is clarity. Guests need to know where to go, what’s happening, and when. Good signage easily guides people through your day without them even realizing it.
Share this with your bestie who’s deep in wedding planning and could use the reminder!
