Wooden Wedding Sign Upcycled into Personalised Coat Rack
Wooden Wedding Sign Upcycled into Personalised Coat Rack
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- Sustainably Sourced
- Handmade in Devon
- Bespoke Designs
Welcome your guests in style with our handcrafted solid oak wedding signs, made from sustainably sourced oak grown within Dartmoor National Park and lovingly engraved in our small Devon workshop.
As a husband-and-wife team with a passion for woodworking, we create each sign with care to ensure it’s not only practical and clear for your guests but also sets a beautiful first impression, perfectly encapsulating the rustic, timeless aesthetic of a country or coastal wedding.
Why choose our wedding signs?
- Handmade quality: Crafted from solid oak, known for its durability and stunning natural grain.
- Personalised for your day: Engraved with any text in any font you choose, along with simple emblems or your wedding logo if desired. Share your ideas, and we’ll provide multiple proofs to ensure your sign is exactly right.
- Unique upcycling feature: After your wedding, transform your sign into a coat rack using our simple five-step process (see photos for guidance). This creates a practical and meaningful keepsake to proudly display in your home as a daily reminder of your special day.
- Practical installation: The sign arrives with predrilled holes concealed by oak dowels, ensuring a seamless and polished look on your wedding day.
Optional extras:
You can purchase an additional ground spike to aid installation and adjust height as needed.
Upcycling Steps (See photos for reference)
- Remove the dowels from the predrilled holes.
- Remove the post from the back of the plaque. Although this can be done with a screwdriver, we recommend using a drill for ease.
- Attach your rustic coat hooks into the predrilled holes on the back of the plaque.
- Mount your new coat rack to the wall using the screws provided. Insert the additional dowels into the screw holes to conceal them – they fit snugly and may need a gentle tap with a wooden mallet or hard rubber.
- Enjoy your beautiful and practical keepsake in your home.
More Information
- Waterproof paint and finished with a protective danish oil.
- Arrives fully assembled.
- Easy installation- see our FAQs to see more detail.
- Handcrafted from sustainably-sourced oak in our Devon workshop.
- We’ll communicate closely with you throughout the process and always show a proof design before carving.
- See here to learn about how to maintain your oak.
Dimensions
- Plaque dimensions: 50cm (L) x 12cm (H)
- Post dimensions: 70cm (H) x 4cm x 4cm
- White Engraving
- Choose if you would like the plaque rectangular or cut into an arrow (right or left).
- If you would like more than one plaque on a post, please browse our other wedding sign listing which still has the option to upcycle one of the plaques into a coatrack.
Ground Spikes (Optional for Easy Installation)
Our 55 cm ground spikes make installation easy by reducing how much of the post needs to be buried (typically 20–30 cm), keeping the sign secure while maintaining its full height. They also protect the oak by preventing direct contact with wet ground, improving stability and longevity.
For guidance, refer to our Ultimate Guide and step-by-step video tutorial.
Maintaining your sign
Delivery times
Once you're happy with the design, it takes 8-12 working days (depending on the option you choose) to create the product by hand, before being sent out with Parcelforce on a tracked UK shipping service.
See our Shipping Policies for more details.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Once you’ve placed your order, we’ll be in touch with a selection of design options for your approval. As soon as your design is confirmed, we’ll begin the engraving and build process.
Please allow around 15 working days for production. Lead times can vary depending on the product, with simpler items often completed sooner and larger signs taking a little longer. Estimated production times will be shown at checkout, and you can also refer to our Shipping Information page for further details.
If you’ve selected an Osmo treatment, please allow an additional 2 working days for treatment and drying time.
Once your order is complete, it will be shipped via UPS using a 2–3 working day delivery service.
Let us make your ideas a reality
Handcrafted in our Devon Workshop
Using sustainably sourced Dartmoor Oak, from the initial enquiry to the final installation, we will be here to help every step of the way!
"Every oak tree started as a couple of nuts that stood their ground"
After Care
About Oak
Wood is a natural material that naturally responds to changes in temperature and humidity by expanding and contracting. While these shifts are typically minor, you may notice small hairline cracks over time—this is a natural characteristic that adds to the wood’s unique charm. Seasonal changes can also cause slight movement in the timber, which is completely normal and expected as part of its aging process.
After Care
Regular care is essential to keep your product in top condition. We recommend treating the wood with Danish oil or a similar timber treatment to nourish and protect it. This helps prevent drying out, discoloration, staining, cracking, and warping, ensuring its longevity and beauty over time.
To learn more head to our blog on how to properly maintain and care for you outdoor product: Click here to learn more!
Please don't hesitate to contact us with any queries!
FAQ's
Can I approve my design before you begin engraving?
Absolutely! We’ll never engrave anything until you’ve confirmed the design. After your order, we’ll email you design options for approval. Feel free to share any preferences, and we’ll refine the design until you’re completely happy. No engraving will take place until you give the final confirmation.
How do I choose my font?
We can engrave nearly any font. We’ll provide a range of font options for you to choose from. If you have a specific font in mind, just mention it in the additional instructions, and we’ll include it. You can also let us know your style preferences, and we’ll tailor the choices accordingly. If you’re unsure, we’ll still provide a variety for you to pick from.
How do I choose the colour for my engraving?
Choosing an engraving colour comes down to both aesthetic preference and how the product will be used.
- White offers the highest contrast, making it ideal for clear visibility.
- Black is a more traditional option that still provides strong contrast.
- Natural / unpainted engravings suit interior and household décor items best, rather than signage.
- Reflective paint has a subtle silver tone and contains light-reflecting pigments, giving it the best visibility at night. This works best with bolder fonts, which will be reflected in the available design options.
You can read more about reflective finishes in our blog post.
If you have a custom colour in mind, please get in touch — we’re always happy to source a specific finish for you.
How do I add a logo or emblem to my order?
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch shortly via email to discuss your design. However, it’s very helpful if you can email your logo or emblem to us as soon as possible so it can be included in the initial design concepts.
Please send your image to info@graindesigns.com.
If your emblem or logo is particularly detailed or intricate, there is a chance it may not translate fully when engraved. In these cases, we recommend emailing it to us before placing your order — we’re happy to review it and provide proofs so you can be confident the final result meets your expectations.
What if I’d like different dimensions or a design that isn’t shown in the listing?
No problem at all — many of our products are made completely to order. Whether you’re looking for different dimensions or have a fully custom design in mind, we’d love to hear your ideas.
You’re welcome to explore our Inspiration page and existing product range for ideas, then get in touch to tell us what you’re looking for. We’ll be happy to help refine your concept and bring it to life.
How long does production and delivery take?
Our standard build time is 8–15 working days, depending on current demand. The most up-to-date lead times are always shown in our Shipping Policy.
If you need your order sooner, you can select Express Delivery at checkout for priority production. Once dispatched, delivery typically takes 1–2 working days.
As all items are handcrafted, some processes naturally take time, but we always work to complete and ship orders as quickly as possible without compromising quality.