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Please add a 3mm bleed on all sides.
Supply your file in full CMYK print.
For best printing results, supply a PDF file format – What is a PDF x1a:2001?
Embed all fonts, alternatively, you can outline them.
The resolution of images should be 150 dpi.
Safe Zone should be at least 5mm away from each edge, ideally 10mm for the best results.
To avoid disappointment, we recommend using a minimum of 18pt font size and 2pt line weight for all 150dpi products.
Having a welcome sign at your wedding or event offers several benefits. It sets a warm and inviting tone for your guests as they arrive at your venue. A customised welcome sign adds a personal touch to your event décor, allowing you to incorporate your names, wedding dates, and meaningful quotes or motifs that reflect your personality and style. Additionally, if you have a specific theme or colour scheme, a welcome sign can tie everything together and enhance the overall aesthetic of your venue.
Available in either 3mm or 5mm Foamex, this product offers versatility and durability. Additionally, drilling holes are available, making it ideal if you are hanging your sign from a frame or at a height.
Looking for a custom-shaped board? Then check out our Foamex Board.
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Welcome signs are often used at weddings, parties, and corporate events to greet guests as they arrive. They help set the tone for the event while also reinforcing your theme, colours, or branding.
You can choose between 3 mm or 5 mm Foamex, depending on how rigid you want the sign to be and how it will be displayed.
Welcome signs can be displayed in several ways, including:
Placed on an easel at the venue entrance
Hung from a decorative frame
Mounted to a wall or stand
These options make them versatile for different event spaces.
For best results, supply your design as a CMYK PDF file with all fonts embedded or outlined to ensure the artwork prints exactly as intended.
Important design elements should be kept at least 5 mm away from the edge (ideally 10 mm) to prevent them being cut off during trimming.
You can choose to add lamination if you would like it. We offer single-sided gloss or matte. Lamination protects the print from scratches and helps it last a little longer.
Welcome signs are printed on Foamex board, a lightweight but durable PVC material commonly used for signage. This makes the signs sturdy enough for both indoor and outdoor display.
Yes. You can add pre-drilled holes to your welcome sign so it can easily be hung from a frame or mounted on a wall.
Yes. If you need several variations, such as signs for different areas of an event, you can order multiple designs in a single job by specifying the number of artwork versions when placing your order.
If you selected “2 Designs” and “Quantity 2” you would receive 2 of Design 1 and 2 of Design 2. The product specification and quantity per design will be the same, but will always be the quantity selected multiplied by the number of different designs.
Yes. You should include 3 mm bleed on all sides of your artwork to allow for accurate trimming during production.
Images should be supplied at 150 dpi resolution, with text no smaller than 18 pt and lines at least 2 pt thick to ensure clear, high-quality printing on large format signage.
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