27 Neon Wedding Signs to Brighten Up Your Reception

Photo by Love, Jules Photography; Event Design by Southern Sparkle

We love a good wedding sign—especially when it's of the neon variety! From a ceremony backdrop and welcome signage to bar decor, displaying your name or favorite saying in a neon wedding sign is a surefire way to make your party pop. But with the endless possibilities for design and purpose, how can brides- and grooms-to-be utilize this trendy element? Luckily for engaged couples, Jenna Miller, creative director at Here Comes the Guide, has some tips on displaying neon wedding signs at your nuptials.

Meet the Expert

Jenna Miller is the creative director at Here Comes the Guide, a women-run wedding planning firm.

Keep it minimal: “A swanky neon sign crafted with a sweet cursive sentiment is chic enough to stand on its own. So not only will you save money on additional over-the-top wedding decor, but you'll also invest in a piece that can be displayed in your home!" explains Miller.
Express yourselves: “The best thing about neon signs? They're a cutting-edge way to express your personalities!" says Miller. "Hint at how you met with a 'You had me at hello!' sign, shout out where you’re from with something like 'California love,' or share a sentiment unique to your relationship like 'It was always you.'"
Light the way: "Typically, signs are used at weddings to steer guests in the right direction," explains Miller. "Instead of the traditional wooden sign, why not greet guests in a more modern way with a glowing 'Welcome' neon sign or a 'Meet us at the bar' directive, pointing to cocktail hour? It's a whimsical way to show guests where to go.”
Share your hashtag: “Want your social savvy guests to hashtag your wedding photos for easy reference? There's no better way to spread the word about your tag of choice than by putting it up in lights,” notes Miller.
Amp up your thanks: “Get a custom-made 'Thank you' or 'Merci' neon sign and have your wedding photographer take your picture with it on the big day," suggests Miller. "It’ll make a fab front to your post-wedding thank-you cards!”

Since this wedding trend doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon, we've compiled some of our favorite neon wedding signs below.

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Build a Photo Booth Backdrop

Newlyweds in front of flower wall with neon sign of their name — Photo by Valorie Darling Photography; Event Design by HoneyFitz Events

Forget photo booth, this vibrant backdrop is practically a Hollywood-level step-and-repeat. We love the attention to detail in the professional lighting and the addition of the wedding year.

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Create a Candlelit Glow

Neon sign of names on baroque wallpaper — Photo by Stewart + Connie Photography; Event Design by Moana Events

Mixing a neon sign with candles will give your wedding an unexpected and super-photogenic glow. Not to mention that showstopping baroque wallpaper to add a dose of drama to the space.

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Say "Cheers!"

Neon sign backdrop to champagne bar cart — Photo by Rachel Red Photography; Event Design by Christine Janda Events

This is the best way to say "cheers" to the happy couple! While you say "I do," have your guests say "I Veuve," to a glass of Champagne.

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Favor Florals

Neon sign on floral wall of greenery and hydrangeas — Photo by Michelle Kyle Photography; Event Design by HoneyFitz Events

Light up a flower wall with a neon wedding sign. This glowing signage is a perfect way to greet guests at your reception and set the tone for the rest of the decor.

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Add Your Initials

Pink neon sign with initials — Photo by Stewart + Connie Photography; Event Design by Moana Events

Personalize your wedding by adding a neon sign featuring your initials. This tiny signage shows off your love and can easily be added to your wedding day decor.

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Incorporate Your Vows

Pink neon sign on living greenery wall — Photo by Off Beet Productions; Event Design by d'Luxe Events; Neon Sign by Narwall

Give a nod to your vows and everlasting love with a simple sign. We love how fresh the pink neon looks against the verdant backdrop, even in the daylight.

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Illuminate the Dance Floor

Script neon sign with geometric frame — Photo by Addison Jones Photography; Event Design by Kirkbrides

For couples looking to give their reception a nightclub feel, a custom neon wedding sign can brighten any dance floor. It's just enough to add a bit of light without overexposing those late-night moves.

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Accentuate the Bubbles

Chamapgne bar neon sign — Photo by DPark Photography; Event Design by So Eventful and Rion Designs; Neon Sign by Narwall; Venue, Kunde Winery

Remind your guests to grab some bubbly on the way to your ceremony with a neon sign like this. We love how that marigold color picks up the warmth of the golden-hour magic across the vineyard behind it.

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Decorate the Dessert

Neon sign on wooden desert wall — Photo by Darling Juliet Photo; Event Design by Allenbrooke Farms; Venue, Allenbrooke Farms; Cake by Copper Whisk Cakes; Neon Sign by Narwall; Floral Design by Foxglove & Heather

Make a serious statement with your dessert decor. There is no doubt guests will be able to find their piece of cake with this sign on display!

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Drape a Macrame Canvas

Neon sign with macrame motif — Photo by Love, Jules Photography; Event Design by Southern Sparkle

Create some dimensional depth and further promote your theme by mixing in other decor elements. This couple hung a macrame masterpiece behind their pink neon sign to bring in a boho element that mimicked the bride's incredible fringed sleeves.

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Punctuate With Puns

"Drunk In Love" neon bar sign — Photo by Christy Cassano; Event Coordinating by Mae & Co.; Rentals by The Party Place, Something Borrowed & Vintage Mingle

Oh, how we do love a good pun—and chances are your guests will, too. This woodland wedding craftily displayed a "Drunk in Love" neon sign on the bar, which just happened to sit alongside the dance floor.

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Brighten Up Dark Wood

White neon sign with floral accents — Photo by Don + Helen; Event Planning by Bustle Events; Floral Design by Pina Cate Designs

This deep wooden backdrop comes to life with the addition of a creamy white neon sign and floral touches. The neon wedding sign illustrates the couple's custom hashtag and is framed by an asymmetrical, design-forward installation of garden roses and greenery.

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Monogram It

bar with roses and large neon monogram — Photo by Yervant Photography; Event Planning & Floral Design by Creating Beautiful

While most neon bar signs take on a funky, nightclub aesthetic, this one delivers chic elegance in spades. The brilliant creation at the bar illuminates this couple's custom monogram of their combined initials.

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Decorate the DJ Booth

DJ booth with neon sign — Photo by Jenn Emerling Weddings; Event Planning by Ashley Smith Events; Music by The Flashdance DJ

If there is one wedding element that always goes unnoticed, at least in a visual sense, it's the DJ booth that's often lost in the darkness. This couple decorated theirs with a custom neon sign that energized the space.

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Go Green

Neon "Love Wins" sign on greenery wall — Photo by Mel Barlow; Event Planning by Carole Grogan of Bright Blue Events; Floral Design by The Flower Lab

Flower walls are fun but greenery blocks always seem to have a much more modern edge. This couple nestled a neon tribute to their motto, "love wins," into the mix of ferns and leafy greens.

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Introduce the Theme

"Welome to the Jungle" neon sign — Photo by ANA HINOJOSA AND SERGIO SANDONA; Event Planning by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants; Event Design by House of Kirschner; Floral Design & Rentals by Abraham Osua of House of Kirschner

Wedding themes and decor styles can manifest in a number of ways, and this approach is the most literal of them all. Guests were introduced to this disco-jungle-themed after-party with a fitting neon sign before entering a setting of palm fronds and disco balls.

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Give a Call to Action

Photo van neon sign — Photo by I Heart My Groom; Event Planning by Jaime Kostechko of Wild Heart Events; Floral Design by Native Poppy

Who could possibly resist a photo op at this mobile trailer? With garlands of baby's breath, tufts of pink pampas grass, cushy rugs, and a neon sign to light the way, guests will be clamoring for their spot in front of the camera.

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Add a Handwritten Touch

Wooden neon bar sign with couples names — Photo by Jenn Emerling Weddings; Event Planning by Ashley Smith of Buzzworthy SF; Floral Design by Rito Ito

When it comes to neon signs, font styles tend to revolve around a few tried-and-true options. This custom bar sign, however, takes an entirely different approach with the newlyweds' names scrawled out in handwritten script.

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Shine On the Sweethearts

Neon sign on tree — Photo by By Julieta; Event Planning by Events by Bliss; Floral Design by Emporio Arte Floral; Neon Sign by Custom Neon

Let there be no question of who the couple of the evening is by letting your names shine bright. This neon sign of the lovebirds' names hangs above their sweetheart table, shining some light on the miniature disco balls hanging around it.

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Hang a Neon Chandelier

Neon sign and disco balls over dance floor — Photo by KT Merry; Event Planning by Anna Lucia Richardson of Anna Lucia Events; Neon Sign by Suncoast Neon

Now, this is a light show to remember. A club tent with decadent retro vibes was dedicated to this couple's post-reception dance party and lit with a neon chandelier of pure love.

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Highlight the Menu

BBQ neon sign — Photo by Rebecca Yale Photography; Event Planning & Floral Design by Shannon Leahy Events; Catering by Paula Le Duc

Like moths to a flame, guests will be rushing to get their fix of late-night bites when they see the menu on full neon display. This couple ended on a significant sweet note with mouthwatering barbecue bits and s'mores aplenty.

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Hint at a Hallmark Moment

Neon sign on pink pampas grass wall — Photo by I Heart My Groom; Event Planning by Jaime Kostechko of Wild Heart Events; Floral Design by Native Poppy; Neon sign by Custom Neon

As if an entire wall of pink pampas grass and matching arrangements of blush-dyed baby's breath and pampas wasn't romantic enough, this couple emblazoned the back of their sweetheart table with an ode to their very first date. The neon sign read, "All because two people fell in LOVE," and was custom-created to match a quote they had seen at dinner that life-changing night.

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Showcase the View

Neon sign on window — Photo by Jami Laree Jeskey; Event Planning by Plan Prep Party

Here's something totally new: This neon wedding sign of the newlyweds' shared name is displayed across the floor-to-ceiling windows of their urban, rooftop venue. We love how it draws attention to the industrial views of downtown Los Angeles, adding to the refined grunge aesthetic of the loft.

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Perfect Photo-Ops

Brides kissing in front of "Because Love" neon sign — Photo by Red Apple Tree Photography; Event Planning by Jason Mitchell Kahn; Floral Design by Katelyn Pinner Studio

Usually, a neon sign serves as an accent to a floral wall or statement backdrop that's the true pièce de résistance of a photo booth. This one, however, totally stands on its own with its very honest explanation of the day's events: "Because Love."

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Give a Tonal Tribute

Neon sign displayed with dried palm fronds — Photo by Alex Lasota; Event Planning by GariAnn Hedquist of Tin Sparrow Events; Floral Design by Simplified Celebrations; Neon Sign by MKNEON

While neon signs are predisposed to standing out in a flourish of bright hues, we quite like how this takes a more considered approach. The creamy tribute to the couple's last name beautifully blends into the dreamy bohemian tones of the ivory flower wall and bleached, dried palms surrounding it.

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Generate Gilded Glam

Glam bar with gilded palm fronds and custom neon sign — Photo by Jana Williams Photography; Event Planning & Design by RO & Co. Events; Floral Design by Of the Flowers

This tropical Palm Springs wedding boasted a gilded black-and-white theme that spoke of bygone glamour. The dramatic bar nails the look with a shiny black surface, gold-painted palm leaves, and a neon sign that encapsulates the same warmth of their golden glow.

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Provide Inspiration

Dance-themed neon sign on palm backdrop — Photo by Katie Ruther; Event Planning by Destination Weddings Tulum

Neon signs don't need to be directional in the physical sense; they can also provide guests with inspiration to loosen up and let go of their inhibitions. This one, in particular, inspires a night of dancing under the canopy of palm fronds and disco balls that graced this beach-boho wedding in Tulum.

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