A welcome sign is the first thing your guests see and the last thing most couples think to style. That is a missed opportunity, because a Just Hitched welcome sign is an A1 statement piece, and what you put around it changes the whole feel of your arrival.
You already know what goes on a welcome sign. This guide is about the fun part: five ways to style the signs in our range, matched to each collection's personality and colours, for Australian weddings from a Hunter Valley vineyard to a Margaret River garden.
What You Are Styling: The Just Hitched Welcome Sign
Every welcome sign we make is A1 (594 × 841mm), digitally printed on premium 5mm foamboard, and personalised with your names, wedding date and colour preference. Each collection has its own typography and detailing, so the sign you choose sets the mood before you add a single flower.
- Heritage: refined typography with architectural double-line borders. Available in White, Wedding Blue, Dusty Rose, Sage Green, Cherry Red, Burgundy and Chocolate Brown.
- Elegance: flowing script with delicate line details and ornate borders. Available in the same seven colours as Heritage.
- Classic: timeless script typography in a balanced composition. Available in White, Wedding Blue, Dusty Rose, Cherry Red, Burgundy and Chocolate Brown.
- Whimsical: expressive script with organic, hand-drawn lines. Available in White, Wedding Blue, Sage Green, Cherry Red, Burgundy and Chocolate Brown.
- Romance: bold typography and refined spacing with a dramatic, intimate palette. Available in White, Wedding Blue, Sage Green, Cherry Red, Burgundy and Chocolate Brown.
Idea One: Frame It Like a Doorway (Heritage)
The Heritage sign is defined by its double-line border, so give it a frame that echoes the idea. Stand it inside a verandah arch, a stone doorway or between two timber posts at a homestead or estate, and the border starts to look like part of the architecture. A Chocolate Brown sign sits beautifully against sandstone and greenery, while Wedding Blue looks crisp against whitewashed walls. Keep the styling restrained: one garland of foliage along the base is plenty.
Idea Two: Let It Glow at Golden Hour (Elegance)
Elegance is all flowing script and soft detail, which makes it the natural choice for a late-afternoon ceremony or an evening reception entrance. Choose Dusty Rose or White and flank the easel with lanterns or pillar candles in glass, so the light warms the board as guests arrive. Pull your florals from the same soft palette and let a few loose stems trail across the base.
Idea Three: Build a Garden Moment (Whimsical)
The Whimsical sign's hand-drawn, organic lines ask for something relaxed and abundant. Try loose bunches of seasonal blooms and native greenery in galvanised buckets at its feet, as though you have wandered past a flower stall on the way in. Sage Green is the obvious partner for a garden setting, but a Cherry Red Whimsical sign against wildflowers is a joyful surprise for a spring celebration.
Idea Four: Go Moody and Romantic (Romance)
Romance is our boldest typography and deepest palette, so lean into it. A Burgundy or Cherry Red sign beside dark timber, velvet ribbon and rich-toned blooms creates an intimate, candlelit arrival that suits an autumn or winter wedding. Because the sign does so much of the work, keep everything else tonal and let the colour carry the mood.
Idea Five: Keep It Timeless (Classic)
Classic is a balanced composition, so style it with symmetry. Place a matching arrangement on each side of the easel and keep the colours to two at most. A Wedding Blue or White Classic sign travels well across venues, from a city rooftop in Perth to a beachside lawn in Byron Bay, and suits couples who want their suite to feel polished rather than themed.
Small Details That Work With Any Sign
- Repeat the colour. Echo your sign's colour in a ribbon, a napkin or a single flower variety so it reads as one considered look.
- Choose one hero prop. A single arch, ladder or vase of oversized stems is more striking than five competing details.
- Photograph it early. Ask your photographer to capture the sign before guests arrive, while the styling is untouched.
- Think about light. A shaded or softly lit spot photographs more evenly than direct midday sun, which is worth planning around for summer weddings.
Practical Notes on Size and Setup
At A1, your sign is larger than most hire easels expect, so ask your venue or hire company for the dimensions of the easel before the day. Because the sign is digitally printed on 5mm foamboard rather than mirror or acrylic, it reads as printed stationery rather than a reflective statement piece, which suits a suite where every detail matches. If you would like something beyond the standard layout, our bespoke design service is the place to start, and the How It Works page explains each step from order to delivery.
Carry the Look Through Your Suite
The easiest way to make the sign feel intentional is to repeat its collection across the day. Browse the full welcome signs collection, then explore the rest of your chosen collection: Heritage, Elegance, Classic, Whimsical or Romance. Pair your sign with a matching seating chart, table numbers and menus. If you are still deciding how everything fits together, our guide to wedding stationery suite essentials and our wedding colour palette ideas are good places to begin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a Just Hitched wedding welcome sign?
Every welcome sign is A1, which is 594 × 841mm. It is digitally printed on premium 5mm foamboard.
What colours can I choose?
Heritage and Elegance come in White, Wedding Blue, Dusty Rose, Sage Green, Cherry Red, Burgundy and Chocolate Brown. Classic, Whimsical and Romance each offer a slightly different selection, listed above, so check the product page for your chosen collection.
Can I personalise the sign?
Yes. Each sign is personalised with your names and wedding date, in the colour you choose. For something more individual, visit our bespoke designs page.
Do you make mirror or acrylic welcome signs?
Our welcome signs are digitally printed on 5mm foamboard rather than mirror or acrylic. If you love the statement look of a mirror sign, styling an A1 sign with candles, florals and a good backdrop gets you the same sense of occasion without reflective glare in bright Australian sun.
Will my welcome sign match the rest of my stationery?
Yes, when you choose the same collection and colour. Each collection includes invitations, save the dates, seating charts, menus, name cards and more, all designed to sit together.
Ready to choose yours? Explore the Just Hitched welcome signs and find the collection that feels like your wedding.