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Why Are Custom Signs Important For Your Business?

Storefront with a Glass Pane Door, a "We're Open Sign" Hangs on the Inside

Custom business signage: why they matter and where to get them

“A business without a sign is a sign of no business.”

– Patrick G. Smith

There is truth behind that quote. If you don’t think your business sign is important, think again! Without a sign (or a well-built one), potential customers won’t be able to find you.

Think about your experience going to a strip mall. There are a variety of stores you can decide to go visit. What’s the first thing you see that influences where you decide to go shop?

The brand’s sign!

You want to compete in the market, but it can be tough to get customers to notice your business when they have multiple options to choose from. That’s where custom signage comes in. A customized sign has plenty of benefits, such as:

  • Professionally tailoring to your brand
  • Establishing your business
  • Building brand credibility and recognition
  • Leaving a long-lasting impression

Custom-made signs are one of the most profitable things you can do for your business. We’ll discuss:

  • Why custom signage is important for your business
  • Why it’s worth the investment
  • Which materials are commonly used/different sign usages
  • Where you can get custom signs for your business

Let’s get into it!

Why should you invest in custom business signs?

Signage can be considered an all-around winner due to its long-term value! Let’s discuss the long-lasting benefits of investing in custom signage! 

Customization For Business

Custom signage gives you complete freedom, allowing you to build a sign how you see fit! You have full control and are able to tailor the design to the personality and messaging of your business.

Each sign can be tailored with your choice of:

  • colors
  • materials
  • logos
  • text to suit any purpose

You can even create signage for other uses like promotions, compliance, and navigation, which improves the customer experience.

Customer Experience

Custom signage helps improve the customer experience. By having clear, branded signage, you will guide and inform your customers on how to navigate through your business space confidently, leaving no room for confusion. This leads to a positive customer journey and seamless experience for anyone visiting your business.

Brand Visibility/Recognition

Custom signage helps boost your:

  • visibility
  • consistency

Through customization, you will use consistent colors, fonts, and logos, which helps create the brand’s voice and reinforce the brand’s identity.

The sign will assist potential customers in recognizing your brand no matter where they are visiting from.

Lasting Investment

Custom signage allows you to compete in the market by helping you stand out in the crowd. Signage is your hardest-working advertiser.

Think about it, your sign doesn’t sleep and stays working for you by consistently providing 24/7 promotion for your business. That sounds like a nice trade of money for time!

Trust (not just a piece of paper, a well-made sign)

Your signage shapes your customer’s first impressions and sets the tone of what they can expect from your business.

Custom business signs build trust by:

  • Setting clear expectations: who you are, what your business does and sells, and when you’re open.
  • Shows you’re legitimate: you’re a real business. Customers won’t have to worry about their safety.
  • Help customers know what to expect: provide navigational clarity and proper labeling.

We’ve gone over the benefits of custom signage and the importance of customization. Let’s discuss the different materials so that you can make the best choice when it comes to choosing where your brand name should be displayed!

What materials are used for custom signs, and what are their uses?

The materials used for custom signs vary from plastic, metal, and vinyl. Let’s discuss the different types for each material.

Here at CustomSigns.com, our plastic signs come in:

  • Acrylic: Clear acrylic or plexiglass, made from durable, high-quality clear acrylic, long-lasting performance, and a clean, polished look.
  • Engraved Plastic: Laser engraved using Trotec printers with a variety of two-tone color options, choose from 40 color combinations.
  • Printed Plastic: UV technology printed for durability in as many colors as you want.

Our custom metal signs come in: 

  • Aluminum: Durable, customized with vinyl overlay that can feature any colors you need.
  • Engraved Brass: Engraved using a diamond-tip rotary to establish a shiny, sleek, and stylish finish.
  • Printed Brass: Sublimated onto the surface with full-color imagery or text, allowing you to add your custom logo.

Our custom vinyl signs can be printed on:

  • Banners: Made of high-quality woven fiber with a gloss finish.
  • Decals: Made with industry standard peel-and-stick vinyl that does not damage surfaces.

We offer a variety of signs to fit your needs, whether it be for business or for your personal use as well. You can choose from:

We even offer custom stencils! 

Where can you order custom signs for your business?

We’re so glad you asked! Here at CustomSigns.com, we specialize in helping your vision come to life on any one of our customizable signs to fit your needs! Investing in a custom sign could be the boost your business needs! Don’t let your business go unseen! Shop our customizable signs now to start seeing your investment pay off!

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Top Graduation Signs For 2025

Banner to Congratulate Canon High School Graduates

As graduation season approaches, you may be wondering how to celebrate the scholar’s achievement. Custom yard signs continue to be a popular choice among family and friends looking to show off just how proud they are of their 2025 graduate. With custom graduation signs, you can display your student’s accomplishment and welcome them to the next stage of their life.

Choosing a Graduation Sign

Our collection of graduation signs, flags, and banners are designed to give recognition to your hard-working student. Made for outdoor use, our graduation yard signs are meant to last. With complete control over the customization, the grad is guaranteed to love a sign created just for them. Check out some of our different styles so you can select the one that best suits your favorite grad:

Congrats to Our Grad Graduation Yard Sign

Celebrate the graduate with a motivational message and high-quality photo. This classic design can make any yard look fun and festive. Add the grad’s name to make this sign one-of-a-kind. Made with sturdy materials, this keepsake can be cherished for a lifetime.

Chalkboard Design Graduation Yard Sign

This graduation yard sign is the best way to celebrate without leaving the comfort of your home. If you have any loved ones who cannot attend the ceremony, our personalized grad sign will ensure they are still a part of the fun. Get your friends and family together and drive by with enthusiasm.

Graduation Party Yard Sign

Throwing a graduation party and looking for a way to greet your guests as they arrive? This graduation party yard sign is specifically designed for creating the cheerful and welcoming environment for a celebration dedicated to your special graduate!

Personalized Vinyl Banner

If you are looking for a big and bold way to congratulate the grad, our vinyl graduation banners are the best option for you. These will certainly get the attention of anyone who passes by your home. Our custom banners also come with hems and grommets for easy and hassle-free displaying.

Graduation Garden Flag

For a unique yet affordable grad gift, opt for a custom garden flag. These outdoor flags are ideal for making your landscape pop and adding some fun splashes of color to your yard. Not only will they accentuate your flowers and plants, but they will also commemorate the grad.

2025 Graduate Yard Sign

For a simpler look, our 2025 graduation sign is the perfect addition to your celebration. These are ideal for cheering on the grad without the extra step of uploading an image. With an accent color and elegant font, this sign will get your home party-ready in no time.

Graduation Bundles

Having a grand graduation party and wanting to keep ordering simple with a bundle? Our new graduation bundles are great for getting everything you need to celebrate all in one go. With three different choices—Proud Parent Bundle, Family Bundle, and Graduation Party Bundle—we’ve got you covered for making this graduation celebration last well past graduation day!

Advantages of Graduation Yard Signs

Unlike other graduation gifts, yard signs are visible to all your neighbors, relatives, and passersby. This is the perfect way to make an announcement, or decorate your home for a graduation party. Graduation signs for the yard are also personalized for the grad, so you can make them feel extra special. Some other benefits of custom graduation signs include:

  • Can be kept as mementos
  • Are made of durable materials
  • Show how proud you are
  • Fit students of all ages
  • Come in many different designs
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Why Acrylic Signs Are the Best Choice for Modern Businesses

Acrylic Sign for a Laboratory

Signage has always been an important part of keeping businesses up-to-date and helpful for all who are passing through. From new design trends to various types of sign materials, there is so much that business owners and offices can do to enhance signage. At Custom Signs, our #1 recommendation for creating signage that keeps up with the times while staying functional and easy to navigate are custom acrylic signs!

Is Acrylic Signage Expensive?

The most common question is the most understandable for many businesses: price. Looks aren’t everything when it comes to curating building signage; the price is often the biggest concern, especially for large projects like schools and hospitals.

Understanding the Cost of Acrylic Signs

Thankfully, acrylic signage is affordable and has long been the solution to the cost issues of glass signs. Depending on the size and thickness, acrylic signs can be upwards to 80% more cost-efficient than a glass sign. Acrylic signs have masterfully balanced the elegance of translucent signs with the affordability of plastic signs.

Acrylic can still vary quite a bit in price. Many factors will affect the price of acrylic signs, such as size and thickness. The larger signs need larger and more secure shipping, which will raise prices. Ordering all your signs at once is a good way to cut down on additional shipping costs.

The thickness of your acrylic sign also effects the cost. Depending on specific needs, companies may choose between 1/16″ acrylic or 1/8″ acrylic. The thinner 1/16″ will be great for smaller door signs and room numbers, while the thicker 1/8″ is more durable and better suited for large logo signs and directories.

Is Plexiglass and Acrylic the Same Thing?

Yes, plexiglass and acrylic are the same material. Just like many other brand names have become the colloquial term for a product, the term plexiglass originated from the branded term Plexiglas®. Both acrylic and plexiglass refer to the same plastic material, polymethyl methacrylate, or PMMA.

Although some brands may vary in the manufacturing process, regardless of the term used, you are still going to receive the same reliable product when shopping for acrylic signs.

How Do You Keep Acrylic Signs from Scratching?

Thankfully, acrylic is already a very durable material, but mistakes often happen and signs may get scratched up if not properly cared for. The most appealing part of acrylic is the translucent and clean look, so keeping up with that is always a top priority.

To keep your acrylic from scratching, it is best to handle it with care when transporting or mounting your sign. Wearing gloves will ensure no finger prints are left behind, but you can also use a microfiber cloth to remove any marks after your sign is installed. Regularly cleaning your acrylic sign will ensure it lasts as long as you need.

Protecting Your Acrylic Signs from Scratches

When it comes to scratches, acrylic signs often use a technique called “second surface printing.” This method reverse prints the design on the backside of an acrylic sign, offering additional protection as the ink cannot be scratched off. This method also creates the 3D effect seen in many acrylic signs.

What Is the Best Way to Hang Acrylic Signs?

For a more elevated sign, people often search for mounting options that match the aesthetic. The best option to mount acrylic signs is using aluminum stand-offs, which give a floating effect that does not obstruct the design. To properly install stand-offs, ensure you have the ideal mounting surface, such as a solid, flat wall. Stand-offs cannot be used on windows or flimsy surfaces as they need to be screwed into a wall.

Alternatively, s-hooks, hanging chains, and suction cups with hooks are other cost efficient options that allow for the same visual effect. It is important to consider where the sign will be mounted before making this decision. Smaller signs may best suit hanging chains or suction cups, but for larger signs that will be heavier, stand-offs are your best option.

The New Standard

When creating a custom acrylic sign, aesthetic is often the goal, but there is so much more that we know businesses need to consider. Price, durability, and versatility are all concerns that are answered with acrylic signs! At Custom Signs, we’re here to help you create your signage vision. With various size options and thicknesses, our clear acrylic signs are intended to suit your needs.

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Celebrating 70 Years of Customization: What Sets Custom Signs Apart?

At Custom Signs, we’ve spent the past 70 years creating customized products that bring your vision to life. As we celebrate this exciting milestone, we’re reflecting on how we’ve played a role in evolving the world of customization.

Our rich history, strong connections, advanced machinery, unwavering commitment to quality, and efficient shipping set us apart from the competition, making us a leader in the industry.

History

Custom Signs, originally founded as Holmes Stamp & Sign, was first started by Owen Holmes in 1954, right out of his garage in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Holmes had a passion for connecting with his community and wanted to give people an easy way to express themselves through personalized products. In the early days, customized products relied on manual processes, and Mr. Holmes’ dedication to quality and personalization laid a strong foundation for the company.

As the business grew, we continuously discovered ways to improve and innovate. In 2009, Bryan Croft took over as CEO, bringing a fresh vision and strategic direction to Custom Signs. Recognizing the potential of the internet, Bryan moved the business online, making it easier for customers nationwide to access our personalized signs. This shift not only expanded our reach but also streamlined our operations and enhanced customer experience.

Machinery

Before modern technology, the production of custom signs relied on manual carving or chemical etching. While effective, these traditional processes were time-consuming and less precise. Manual carving demanded immense skill and patience, often resulting in variations in quality and consistency. Chemical etching involved the use of hazardous substances that posed significant risks to the health and safety of workers. 

The introduction of laser engraving machines revolutionized custom signs production. Unlike older methods, laser engraving allows for intricate designs to be replicated with exceptional accuracy. The speed of laser technology enables rapid production, reducing turnaround times and increasing efficiency. This advancement has not only streamlined manufacturing but also elevated the safety and standard of custom production.

Raising the Bar for Quality

With all of our products made here in the USA, we ensure that only the highest quality products leave our facilities. We have set the standard for what high-quality customized products should look like. Each unique sign undergoes thorough quality check processes:

ADA Signs:

  • Tactile lettering is precisely engraved and checked for accuracy.
  • Tactile lettering appliqué is carefully applied with uniform depth and clarity.
  • Braille dots are correctly embedded into pre-carved holes and scanned for readability.
  • Color contrast and consistency is verified to meet ADA standards.
  • The sign is reviewed one final time to ensure proper font, spacing, and layout

Brass Signs:

  • A diamond-tip rotary tool is used for engraving to achieve clean, sharp lines and intricate details.
  • Colored brass signs are sublimated to produce high-resolution and vibrant designs.
  • Engraved black text is oxidized with a special solution for durability and enhanced visibility.
  • Signs are thoroughly cleaned and can be coated with a UV spray for added protection.

Plastic Signs:

  • Laser engraved using advanced Trotec lasers to achieve accurate and detailed designs.
  • Colored plastic signs are UV-printed to produce bright colors that wont fade over time.
  • Signs are meticulously cleaned to ensure a pristine finish.

Aluminum Signs:

  • Made from rust-proof, heavy-duty aluminum for longevity.
  • A high-quality vinyl overlay with the design is applied for enhanced graphics and increased durability.
  • Optional UV lamination is available for outdoor use to enhance durability.

Nationwide Shipping

While we take pride in our Jacksonville, Florida roots, we wanted people nationwide to have the opportunity to shop our personalized products. To make this possible, we made the shift to our online stores and began shipping to all 50 states. 

From the very beginning, we committed to shipping within two business days, ensuring our delivery driver dispatched orders promptly. Today, with the help of modern technology and our experienced team, we continue to uphold our tradition of super-fast shipping across the country, providing the same reliable and speedy service our customers have come to expect.

Looking Ahead

While we celebrate 70 years of innovation and excellence, we are excited about the future.  We’re aiming for another 7 decades of not only increased connections with our customers and fantastic products, but opening more paths of opportunity and security for our team members. At the time of writing we have had 700 employees come and go since 2012, and have several second generation employees on our staff.

Custom Signs is nothing without the people that keep it running and through continued focus on customer service, innovation, and creating great products.

With our CEO Bryan at the helm, we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of customization, continually enhancing our processes, and expanding our reach. We are grateful to our loyal customers for their trust and support, and we look forward to many more years of helping people express themselves through our high-quality personalized products. Thank you for being part of our journey.

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Displaying Your Sign Outdoors – A Guide

Cleaning a Red and White Engraved Plastic Sign with a Cloth

When it comes to signage for our businesses, events, or even our homes, it’s good to know how to keep them vibrant and clean so they’ll be good for years to come!

However, no matter what kind of sign you get, there will always be enemies outside—sunlight, wind, dirt, and many other external forces that can affect your sign.

That’s why we’ve put together a guide on how to properly care for your outdoor signage, whether it’s brass, aluminum, plastic, or even yard signs!

UV Laminate or UV Spray

Brass Sign for a Café Saying WATCH YOUR STEP

A UV laminate or spray can be applied to the majority of our custom signs. For brass signs, a UV spray is used to seal the engraved or printed brass with a protective barrier that will ensure that the sign does not rust and is not altered by UV rays when used outdoors.

For aluminum signs and yard signs, a UV laminate is applied to the vinyl overlay. The laminate ensures that the vinyl will stay vibrant even in harsh sunlight. It also adds an extra protective barrier against scratches and other damage.

Placement

Aluminum Sign Saying NO LIFEGAURD ON DUTY

Where you place your sign is just as important! The first step to ensuring that your sign is sure to last outside is picking the right place to display it.

A flat surface with well-secured mounting is a great place to start. Placing a sign on curved surfaces makes it more likely to bend or fall off when placed outside. So make sure you select the right mounting and placement for your outdoor sign!

We suggest mounting options such as pre-drilled holes or a strong adhesive tape that is meant to last outside.

Routine care

Engraved Plastic Sign Being Wiped Clean with a Washcloth

Checking up on your signs and performing routine care is a great habit to get into if you plan on having a sign outdoors for quite some time.

Sign care is quite simple, so this is one of your easiest steps. All signs are easily cleaned with a non-abrasive washcloth and some warm soapy water. Keeping your sign clean will keep it looking new and will avoid any buildup or staining from outdoor conditions.

Best Sign Types for Outdoors

Yard Sign for a Market Saying NOW HIRING

Now that you know how to care for your outdoor sign, it’s time to think about which outdoor sign will work for you! Thankfully, the majority of our signs at Custom Signs are suited for outdoor use.

Plastic Signs: For plastic signs, your best option will be an engraved plastic sign due to its durability and long-lasting design. When engraving signs, even though they will not be as vibrant and colorful as full-color plastic, they are less likely to fade due to sun exposure.

Aluminum Signs: Any of our aluminum signs will be a great option for outdoor use! The signs are made from rust-proof aluminum and durable vinyl. However, we do advise a UV laminate for extended outdoor use.

Brass Signs: Brass is similar to plastic in that engraved brass is going to be your best bet. Additionally, having your text oxidized and then given a UV spray will further aid in your sign’s longevity. The oxidization will prevent further rusting, and a UV spray will protect it from sunlight damage.

Yard Signs: All of our yard signs are ideal for outdoor use, and, just like the aluminum signs, they will benefit from a UV laminate. This is for when you intend on having your yard sign outdoors for quite some time to really get your message across!

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Be sure you know that you’re getting the right outdoor sign for you or your business! With so many sign options and designs, it can be tough to choose, but here at Custom Signs, we can help you decide!

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How It Works: Oxidizing Engraved Brass Plates

Hands holding onto an engraved brass sign with only one half oxidized

One of our most commonly chosen modifications to engraved brass plates is the choice to oxidize your engravings.

A standard engraved brass plate has a shiny, reflective finish that is quite stylish and sleek. However, from a distance, the engraving can be harder to read. This is where oxidation comes in handy.

So how does oxidizing your custom brass plate help you?

Oxidizing engraved brass plates gives your sign a unique and elegant look while also preventing your engraving from further oxidization. This allows your sign to last longer without corrosion or signs of tarnishing.

Here’s how it works:

Every brass plate is engraved using a diamond-tip rotary with whatever custom text you choose.

An Engraved Brass Plate Saying Restroom for Customers Only

After being engraved, a solution is carefully brushed over the brass plate.

An Oxidization Solution Being Applied to the Engraved Areas of the Brass Plate

After the solution is applied, the brass quickly oxidizes, only taking about 30 seconds to react to the solution, giving it a matte black finish.

The Engraved Brass Plate With Its Letters Completely Oxidized

Although the solution is applied all over the plate, it only oxidizes the engraved letters due to a protective film that is carved away during the engraving process.

The excess solution is then washed away.

The Brass Plate is Being Run Under Water to Take Off Excess Oxidizing Solution

Leaving a perfectly oxidized brass plate, ready to dry off and get shipped out!

An Oxidized Custom Engraved Brass Plate Saying Restroom for Customers Only

These brass plates make for beautiful appreciation or memorial plaques. They are also often used as signage in restaurants or offices, like the one shown above. The classic color gives a more elegant feel to many custom signs, leading businesses to choose brass for more official signage needs.

Get everything you need to create the perfect custom signs for your business at Custom Signs! Our wide selection of metal signs, including custom brass and aluminum, will help you create any signage you need, whether you run a business, restaurant, or simply looking for some home decorations.

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What is the Difference Between Custom License Plates & Vanity Plates?

Vintage Car with an Old License Plate

Custom Car Tags vs Vanity License Plates

If you’ve been considering adding a personalized touch to your vehicle, you may be questioning the difference between vanity plates and standard license plates.

Vanity plates and custom car tags are unlike your usual license plate, since they are able to be personalized.

So, what are vanity plates? How about custom car tags? Is there a difference between them? Well, the answers to these questions are somewhat unclear and there isn’t a black-and-white difference between them.

What is a Vanity Plate?

Car with a Decorative Front License Plate

There isn’t a clear-cut way to define vanity plates. Cyber Drive Illinois is one of the few places that provides a definition and contrasts vanity plates with other personalized license plates:¹

“Vanity plates contain up to 3 numbers or 1 to 7 letters only”
“Personalized plates contain both letters and numbers”

However, outside of this specific difference, the terms “personalized license plates”, “custom car tags”, and “vanity plates” are mostly interchangeable.

Vanity plates may apply to purely decorative license plates more frequently, but the term still applies to official tags you would get from the DMV.

Typically, these terms refer to personalizing required license plates to read specific phrases or names. An important distinction comes into play when considering which states require front license plates.

What States Require Front License Plates?

License Plate Art Featuring Many States

While many motorists seem to want novelty or unofficial front license plates, there are only a handful of states that allow them. 21 states require the rear license plate only. This means the other 29 states require both front and back license plates that have been issued by your state. See the following list for which states do not require front license plates:²

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Michigan
  • Mississippi
  • New Mexico
  • North Carolina
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • West Virginia
Personalized Tropical Front License Plate

So What if My State Doesn’t Require a Front License Plate?

If you are living in one of the 21 states that does not require a state-issued front license plate, feel free to create your own personalized license plate. You can use this opportunity to:

    • advertise your business
    • show off your favorite sports team
    • display a design that suits you and your car

These front license plates do not need to show any array of numbers and are not regulated by your state government so feel free to get as creative as you would like.

Additionally, advertising with a custom car tag is an easy way to get your company’s name in front of potential customers or clients. Some organizations utilize business license plates as an additional means of marketing their products or services.

However, this does not mean that drivers within these 21 states have complete freedom. There may be restrictions on what phrases or designs are allowed. For example, plates that could be mistaken as official tags for police or government officials could potentially pose public security and safety risks.

Should I Get a Custom Front License Plate or Vanity Plate?

Your two main concerns are:

    1. Are you living in a state that requires a front license plate that has been issued by your state?
    2. Do you want a personalized car tag that is state-issued or simply a custom design front license plate?
      • If yes, you will have to ask about getting an official personalized license plate at your local motor vehicle service center.
      • If no, you have the option to design your own front license plate.

With these things in mind, you can now decide whether you’re looking for a state-issued vanity plate or a custom front license plate. If you are currently living in one of the 21 states that allow personalized front license plates, looking for front license plate ideas is a fun way to find inspiration.

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CustomSigns.com is your one-stop-shop for all of your signage needs including decorative car tags and political license plates. Whatever your signage needs, CustomSigns.com’s wide variety of signs, banners, and decals are sure to satisfy.

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Creative Wedding Sign Ideas & Tips

custom wedding welcome sign

Wedding signs are a must-have for ceremonies and receptions of all sizes. Whether you’re looking for the perfect sign to match your one-of-a-kind wedding theme or you need instructional signs to point your guests in the right direction, there are tons of wedding sign styles, materials and options.

Here are some of our top wedding sign tips and ideas to help ensure that your big day is picture-perfect:

What Signs Do I Need At My Wedding?

Having the proper signage can help make your wedding easy-to-navigate and stress-free. From aesthetic welcome signs to directional parking signs, here’s our list of custom signs that are wedding day essentials:

  • Welcome Signs to welcome all of your guests and set the tone of your wedding with a friendly first impression.
  • Seating Charts & Signs to show guests where to sit at your reception.
  • Gift Signs to show guests where to place their cards and gifts.
  • Table & Number Signs to help guests find their reception seats.
  • Directional Signs to provide helpful directions to designated parking areas, the ceremony, the bar and the reception.
  • Menu & Food Signs to label food and drink options.
  • Decorative Signs to create a cohesive wedding atmosphere.
  • Just Married & Other Car Signs to help you exit your wedding in style.

Top 5 Wedding Sign Ideas:

Need some wedding sign inspiration? Here’s our countdown of the top 5 creative wedding sign ideas to help make your big day special:

Chalkboard Wedding Signs

custom wedding chalkboard
Chalkboard wedding signs are a perfect match for rustic wedding themes! You can start from scratch to create your own chalkboard design and get creative with your signage.

Chalkboard is also a great signage solution for including your guests in your wedding. Create a custom chalkboard design and provide guests with chalk or chalkboard markers to leave a message for the happy couple!

DYO Wedding Banners

custom wedding banner
Wedding banners are the perfect custom addition to your décor! Vinyl banners are a great option for outdoor weddings and large weddings in spacious venues. Here are some of the top creative ways you can use custom banners at your wedding:

  • Hang a custom “Mr. & Mrs.” Banner from your head reception table
  • Decorate your exit car with a “Just Married” banner, customized with the date or your names
  • Create a personalized wedding welcome banner to make a big statement with your signage

Custom Wedding Yard Signs

custom wedding welcome sign
Yard signs are an easy and cost-effective way to post signage at your wedding. With completely customizable options, you can create your own custom wedding yard sign to perfectly match your theme.

Here are some of our favorite ways you can use yard signs at your wedding:

  • Clearly mark guest parking areas
  • Give guests helpful directions to the ceremony and reception areas
  • Easily display signage at outdoor venues

Acrylic Wedding Signs

custom acrylic wedding sign
Acrylic wedding signs are a great way to incorporate stylish signs in your décor. Here are some of our favorite acrylic wedding sign trends to give your some ideas and inspiration:

  • Custom acrylic table number signs
  • Small “unplugged” wedding signs to let guests know your ceremony cellphone policies
  • Acrylic guest books signs to bring attention to your guest book and remind people to sign or leave a message
  • Small acrylic placard signs with guest names and seating arrangements

Check out these custom acrylic signs in wooden block holders as a customizable acrylic sign that’s perfect for any wedding aesthetic.

Wedding Menus & Bar Signs

custom wedding bar menu sign
It’s important to clearly label all of your beverages and food items at any large event. To make sure your wedding is accommodating to all of your guests, create custom menu and bar signs!

Menu and bar items can be clearly labeled with paper signs, DIY acrylic signs or custom plastic signs.

Creative Wedding Tip: Personalize your menu and signs by featuring “His & Hers” custom drinks and favorite food options!

Design Your Own Wedding Signs

Designing your own wedding signs gives you the ability to match your wedding color palette, favorite font styles and overall theme.

At CustomSigns.com we specialize in creating made-to-order signs that are personalized to your exact specifications. To get started with building your own custom wedding signs, visit our Design Your Own Sign Page:

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CustomSigns.com is proud to be your one-stop-shop for custom and personalized signs. From business signage to property signs and custom banners, we have thousands of pre-designed and custom sign options. Start from scratch to design your own sign or check out our sign templates to get started.

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Package Delivery Tips for Your Home

leave packages here door sign

There are many conveniences to shopping online such as the availability of items often not found in stores, time saved from perusing store aisles and even special pricing. However, as most internet shoppers have learned, online shopping has its pitfalls, usually pertaining to package delivery.

This holiday season, and all year, there are things you can do to ease some of the pain points of package delivery. Here are some of our top tips to receiving your gifts and food deliveries safely:

video surveillance warning decal

Security Tips:

Post home security system signs and decals. Homes without security systems are 300% more likely to be burglarized.1 If you can’t afford an upscale home monitoring system with surveillance cameras, the mere presence of home security signs can greatly decrease the chance of your home being broken into, or packages being taken from your doorstep.

Post signs such as:

Convenience and Privacy Tips:

Let your delivery drivers know where to place packages and make it harder to view deliveries from the street. You can create blockades with planters, benches, hedges and more that will keep your deliveries hidden from view.

Delivery drivers are often glad to help keep your packages discrete. You can even post a small sign (that is not visible from the street) that let’s them know where to leave your packages, food deliveries and more. With the increased popularity of food deliveries as well, small signs can help drivers know where to place your items to protect them from theft, insects and weather.

please leave deliveries and packages here sign

Packaging and Delivery Tips:

If the tips listed above do not ease your concerns, there are other things you can do to protect your gifts and deliveries, such as:

  • Have packages shipped to your workplace instead
  • Require a signature for receiving a package
  • Have your gift(s) shipped to a nearby store (this option is also often free of charge)
  • When possible, ask for discrete packaging that disguises what’s inside the parcel

 

home address sign

Other Tips for Receiving Packages:

Food delivery apps and grocery apps are very convenient and can save you a lot of time, however these services also enlist the help of new or inexperienced employees. Most customers have experienced the frustration of having food delivered to the wrong address. There are things you can do to help delivery workers find you!

  • Make sure your house number is easy to read, both on your mailbox and your front door. Freshen up the paint on your house number, or update numbers that have rusted or faded on your mail box
  • Keep your entryway well lit
  • Keep plants and shrubs trimmed back to avoid blocking your address
  • Post signs that make it clear where to leave your items
  • Post signs that show gratitude to busy delivery workers!

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Do your part to increase safety and convenience for yourself and for postal workers and delivery workers. Find small signs and other ways to communicate effectively!

Amber Bailey HC Brands

Sources:
1. Not on my Porch: How to Avoid Package Theft

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Mask Required Signs: Getting Ready for Winter

face mask required sign

As we enter flu season and another expected rise in COVID cases, businesses and schools are approaching safety measures differently across the states. While mask mandates are lifted in many places, physicians and the CDC recommend preparing for cold weather which inevitability pushes more people indoors. Important stats you should know:

  • Cases are down across the US since the peak of the delta variant in September
  • Daily new cases averaged 173,000 in mid-September
  • As of October 28th, average new cases are 73,000 daily
  • By September 21, 2021, an estimated 182 million persons in the United States were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (Source: CDC.gov)
  • However, daily vaccination rates have declined approximately 78% since April 13, 2021
  • The CDC recommends keeping masking in place as winter approaches and cases go up
  • Business and schools can promote the wearing of masks with professional signage

 

How Businesses and Schools are Using Mask Required Signs

mask is easy task sign
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Getting creative: Some organizations come up with their own phrases and ideas for mask required signs, or create custom signs that pop! Check out this mask sign with a bold message and bright colors. “Please wear your mask, it’s an easy task.”

 

 

wearing is caring sign
Source: Pinterest

 

There are other ways to make mask signs more heartfelt, such as this “Wearing is caring” mask.

 

 

 

Being funny: Some organizations take their chance to show some snark. Check out these two bold mask signs:

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Staying stern: Most businesses keep their mask required signs professional and straightforward, opting to display simple messages like “No mask, no entry” or “STOP! Face mask required.”

 

Three Reasons Mask Required Signs are Beneficial

As you visit businesses across your city, you may notice many have used handwritten signs. Investing in a durable plastic or metal sign will show customers you take their health and safety seriously. Wear a mask signs will also last longer and will not be easily removed by disgruntled customers. Here are a few benefits of displaying a real face mask required sign:

  1. Customers can see that you mean business
  2. Disgruntled customers can’t easily remove your sign
  3. Plastic and metal signs can be displayed indoors and outdoors

Organizations that are Stricter on Wearing Face Masks

  • Government buildings such as DMVs and courthouses
  • Post offices
  • Dentist offices
  • Doctor’s offices
  • Schools and daycares

Types of Signs

At CustomSigns.com you can find several designs in mask signs, featuring:

  • Notice Face Mask Required Signs
  • There’s a Smile Behind My Mask Signs
  • No Mask No Entry Signs
  • Please Wear A Face Mask Signs

Custom Sign Options

If you do not see a mask sign that fits your needs, design your own! CustomSigns.com offers plastic, vinyl, aluminum, brass and acrylic signs in many options. Add custom text, images, graphics, logos and more to your sign to personalize it to your organization.

Customization options include engraving and UV printing, and we have a range of hanging styles readily available including pins, hooks, screws, and more.

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As businesses, particularly retail stores and shipping facilities, get ready for the busy holiday season, and the expected rise in COVID cases, make sure you’re ready! Post custom signs inside and outside your building to let customers know you are doing your part to reduce the spread!

Amber Bailey HC BrandsSources:

CDC.gov

AP News

ABC News 7

Pinterest