25 Neon Wedding Sign Ideas to Brighten Your Celebration

Give your wedding day a custom glow.

Brides in second after-party dresses on pink couch with hanging pink neon sign that says "One Life Stand"

Photo by Ana Hinojosa

We love a good wedding sign—especially when it's of the neon variety. From welcome signage to bar décor, displaying your name or favorite saying with a neon wedding sign is a surefire way to make your party pop. With their endless customizable possibilities, couples can create a fun glowing design moment that really makes a statement.

“The best thing about neon signs? They're a cutting-edge way to express your personalities," explains Jenna Miller, creative director at wedding planning firm Here Comes the Guide. "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.'"

Meet the Expert

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

“A swanky neon sign crafted with a sweet cursive sentiment is chic enough to stand on its own," she continues. "Not only will you save money on additional over-the-top wedding décor, but you'll also invest in a piece that can be displayed in your home!"

You could also use this bold design moment to help the flow of your wedding day. "Typically, signs are used at weddings to steer guests in the right direction," says 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.” Miller also suggests encouraging guests to take photos and share on social media by creating a sign with your wedding hashtag.

Since this wedding trend doesn't seem to be going anywhere, we rounded up some of our favorite neon wedding signs below to inspire your own custom design.

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Favor Florals

Neon sign that says "Carly and Dave" on floral wall of greenery and white 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 décor.

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Incorporate Your Vows

Pink neon sign that says "'Til Death" on living greenery wall in cursive

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.

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Illuminate the Dance Floor

Script red neon sign that says "the dugartes" with geometric frame

Photo by Addison Jones Photography; Event Design by Kirkbrides

For couples looking to give their after-party 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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Brighten Up Dark Wood

White neon sign that says "Los Olmsteads" with greenery and white floral accents on wall and in potted plants below

Photo by Don + Helen; Event Planning by Bustle Events; Floral Design by Pina Cate Designs

This wood 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 white roses and large white neon monogram of the letters "J" and "M"

Photo by Yervant Photography; Event Planning and 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

Guests dancing at wedding with DJ booth decorated with pink neon sign that says "ford ever and ever" in cursive

Photo by Jenn Emerling Weddings; Event Planning by Ashley Smith Events; Music by The Flashdance DJ

A wedding DJ booth can often get lost in the darkness of a late-night dance party. This couple decorated theirs with a custom neon sign to highlight the area and energize the space.

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Give a Call to Action

White van photo booth decorated with a baby's breath garland, a "but first, photos..." white neon sign, pink pampas grass, and a red rug

Photo by I Heart Creative; 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 in pink with the couple's names "Mr. & Mrs. Hashim"

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

White neon sign hanging from a tree decorated with disco balls in front of wood sweetheart table at wedding

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. This neon sign of the lovebirds' names at a Cabo wedding hangs above their sweetheart table and shines light on the miniature disco balls hanging around it.

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Hang a Neon Chandelier

Wedding dance floor with black and white geometric columns, green lighting, silver balls above, and a circular white neon sign with the word "LOVE" repeated

Photo by KT Merry; Event Planning by Anna Lucia Richardson of Anna Lucia Events; Neon Sign by Suncoast Neon

This is a light show to remember. At this couple's post-reception dance party, a bold tent was filled with large silver balloons and lit with a circular neon chandelier inspired by love.

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Showcase the View

White neon sign that says "The Spencers" in cursive on black window panes

Photo by Jami Laree; Event Planning by Plan Prep Party

Looking for a unique idea? Channel this neon wedding sign, which was displayed across the floor-to-ceiling windows of the couple's urban, rooftop venue. We love how it draws attention to the industrial views of downtown Los Angeles and added to the refined grunge aesthetic of the loft.

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Create a Perfect Photo Opportunity

Brides holding drinks kiss in front of white "Because Love" neon sign on greenery wall with a hanging pink rose and green hydrangea arrangement above

Photo by Red Apple Tree Photography; Event Planning by Jason Mitchell Kahn; Floral Design by Katelyn Pinner Studio

A greenery wall with a unique and fun neon sign is the perfect location for a photo booth. This one at a South Carolina wedding was framed even further with a beautiful floral arrangement to define the space.

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Go for Gilded Glamour

Black wedding bar with gilded palm fronds and custom neon sign that says "Ali + Max"

Photo by Jana Williams Photography; Event Planning and Design by RO & Co. Events; Floral Design by Of the Flowers

This tropical Palm Springs wedding boasted a gilded black-and-white theme that eluded to 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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Wire It Up

Beach wedding welcome party with copper wire wall with floral arrangements of palm leaves, pink florals, yellow florals, and dried grasses and a white neon sign that says "Meet The Jensens"

Photo by Kape Photography

A wire wall is another unique location to create a fun neon and floral installation. We love how it was used at influencer Mandy Ansari's beach welcome party to also highlight the beautiful ocean backdrop.

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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 at this beach wedding in Tulum.

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Play With Your New Name

Neon sign that says "Can you feel the Grubbs tonight?" on pink and orange print wall above printed red couch

Photo by Hannah Baldwin Photography

Add a cheeky sign to your reception space that makes a play on words with your new shared name. At this disco-inspired wedding, the couple had a neon sign designed that changed up iconic song lyrics with their surname "Grubbs."

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Frame Your Dinner

Bride and groom toast during dinner at sweetheart table in front of greenery wall with peach florals, dried grasses, and a pink neon sign that says "Mr + Mrs A"

Photo by Kayla Mendez Photography

How sweet is this pink neon sign behind a couple's sweetheart table? Newlyweds Stephanie and Dan had a greenery and floral wall designed, along with a custom sign with their new last initial. In fact, this sign held particular meaning for the couple's family at their Palm Springs reception. "“The neon sign was our favorite décor piece. We love to geek out over fonts, especially Dan. And, ‘Mr. and Mrs. A’ is a loving family reference with a bit of history, so it sparked a lot of smiles with his relatives," shares the bride.

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Perfect Pairing

Custom white neon sign that says "Joey + Drew" against a greenery wall

Photo by Stephanie Lynn

You can't go wrong with a simple pairing of a couple's first names of a neon sign. The grooms at this art gallery wedding decided to punctuate the blank space by bringing in a greenery wall decorated with this fun accent.

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Design a Sign to Bring Home

Bride and groom dance in front of bar with neon sign that says "Chambers Landing" above

Photo by Rêver Weddings

Get some bang for your buck and create a neon sign that you know you can use back at home when the festivities are over. Couple Lauren Price and Brandon Chambers had a neon creation that read "Chambers Landing" placed above their wedding bar as a fun nod to their last name and an iconic location. "This is a famous bar in Lake Tahoe that the family always went to when visiting for the Fourth of July," explains Lauren. "We thought this was a really fun and unique element that would not only surprise our guests that knew him well, but would also make for a great and sentimental piece to add to our bar at home after the wedding."

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Light Up Pampas Grass

Custom neon sign that says "The Gogers" on top of wall of pampas grass

Photo by Jodee Debes Photography

Instead of hanging a neon sign on a greenery wall, couples throwing a bohemian-inspired wedding should consider mounting their custom creation on a wall of pampas grass. The décor moment was a crowd-favorite item at this Napa Valley wedding.

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Go Bold

Bride holding orchid bouquet and groom in tuxedo kiss in front of floral wall with white flowers, dried grasses, and blue florals and neon sign with the couple's name "The Ferrera's"

Photo by Julieta Amezcua

Take your bohemian backdrop to the next level with a wall full of florals, dried grasses, and a bold custom neon sign. It was the perfect photo backdrop at this Cabo San Lucas wedding.

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Take an Escort Card Wall to the Next Level

Blue escort card wall with a white neon sign that says "The Chens" above the words "TIE THE KNOT" with blue knotted keychain escort cards next to white ottomans and blue and white florals

Photo by Caroline Tran

You can also put a neon sign directly on your escort card wall. At this wedding in Montecito, California, the couple's last name was punctuated with a white neon glow against their pale blue wall design.

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Highlight Your Seating Chart

Wood paneled wall with hanging white neon sign that says "The Pecorinos" and a white and gold seating chart

Photo by Peyton Byford

Bring attention to your seating chart by hanging a neon sign above. We love how the couple at this Northern California forest wedding placed theirs against a wood-paneled wall to lean into their rustic theme.

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Accent a Lounge

Beach wedding lounge area with hanging green neon sign, chairs and couches in a white color palette, and disco ball

Photo by Chris & Ruth Photography

If you're creating a lounge area off the dance floor of your wedding, hang a neon sign in the space to keep the good vibes going. It was the ideal accent to an otherwise minimalist white design aesthetic at this Tulum beach wedding.

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Give Your After-Party a Glow

Brides in second after-party dresses on pink couch with hanging neon sign that says "One Life Stand"

Photo by Ana Hinojosa

An after-party is an excellent spot to highlight a fun neon design. At their vineyard wedding, the two brides decorated a barn for the late-night soirée with a pink neon sign that read "One Life Stand."

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