Fun Backyard DIY Summer Wedding

The most important thing on Lauren and Dan's wedding day was to have fun with their family and friends - and they made it happen one DIY project at a time.  Everyone in the bridal party and family had a hand in putting together this fabulous tented backyard affair.  The bride's father - a wood shop teacher - made loads of details and props for the wedding, bridesmaids cut table runners, groomsmen constructed a catapult to launch the bridal bouquet, and the moms washed out pickle and salsa jars that would hold votives on the couple's big day.  Between the activities leading up to this wedding and the ceremony and reception themselves, the bride and groom are sure to remember this day for years to come.  We can't thank Something Blue Wedding Photography enough for sharing this real wedding with us.

The groomsmen put together this awesome catapult to launch the bridal bouquet.  Guests wrote their names on flags and stuck them in the yard to see who's guess is closest.  Talk about a fun wedding game! 

Photographer: Something Blue Wedding Photography / Event Designer: A Touch of Elegance LLC / Favors and Gifts: Apex Bee Company / Invitation Designer: David's Bridal / Tent Rental: Ocean Tents & Party Rentals / Floral Designer: Reynolds Garden Shop / Caterer: Sweet Jenny's / Signage: Sweet NC Collective

12 Delightful Ways To Use Personalized Signs Throughout Your Wedding

Chalkboards. Barn wood. Window panes. Jumbo letters. The list goes on and on.  We can pretty much guarantee your guests will adore any type of sign you display at your wedding, because let's face it - they are too sweet not to love!  DIY wedding signs can be created from pretty basic supplies, like re-purposed wood, frames, and chalkboard paint.  If you are not feeling quite that ambitious, there are plenty of places you can buy them - or you could sweet-talk one of your particularly artsy friends to give you a hand!

'My Beloved' Sign

With a million and one ways to use custom signs, the possibilities are endless for what to say on them.  We have collected 12 of our favorite ideas (with a few examples of each that we couldn't help but share!), and hope they inspire you in designing your own wedding signs!

Welcome Everyone To Your Wedding With These Beauties

Gold Window Pane Sign / Framed Chalkboard / Painted Wood

Let Guests Know Where to Go...

Rustic Barn Wood / 'Wedding This Way' Custom Printed Sign / Mini Oars / Driftwood 'Love Everywhere'

...And When to Be There!

Framed Timeline / Painted Wood Timeline

Ask Guests to Share Pictures on Social Media Using Your Wedding Hashtag

Simple Painted Wood Instagram Sign / 'Let's Dance and Instagram Pics' Sign / Painted Wood Social Media Sign / Chalkboard Style Sign

Make Your Ceremony Unique

'Best Day Ever' / 'With My Whole Heart' / 'Here Comes Your Girl' / 'Last Chance to Run'

Share the Names & Roles of Everyone in the Bridal Party

Window Pane Bridal Party Sign / Chalkboard Style Bridal Party Sign

Display as Wedding Decor that Doubles as Your Guest Book

Painted Wood Heart Guest Book / Graffiti Guest Book Sign

Share Your Love Story

Window Pane Love Story / Chalkboard Love Story

Lead Guests to Cocktail Hour & Feature Signature Drinks

'Enjoy a Sip' / 'Follow the Path' / 'Get Your Cocktails On' / Signature Drink Signs

Tell Guests What's on the Menu

Chalkboard Dinner Menu / Floral Menu / Chalkboard Cake Diagram

Direct Guests to Their Seats

Pallet Seating Sign / Framed Chalkboard / Rustic Wood and Chalkboard

Thank Friends and Family for Celebrating with You

Painted Drawer / Painted Wood Sign / Printed Table Sign / Chalkboard Style Print 

You really can't go wrong with a few well-placed signs at your wedding.  Get creative with the materials you use - and the wording - and you might be surprised what you come up with!  We promise guests will love that they get a few more details about your wedding day, or even just a sweet thank you at the end of the night!