Wedding menus get held, photographed, and saved in scrapbooks. They are not throwaway documents — they are part of the day's design language. A polished menu signals to the table that the rest of the experience has been thought through.
Course-by-course layout
Centered composition. Couple's monogram or initials at the top. Date in small caps below. Each course on its own line with a 2–4 word descriptor in italics. Beverage pairings, if offered, in a smaller second line beneath each course. Generous margins.
Choosing typography
Pair one editorial serif (Canela, Söhne, Caslon) with one sans for accents. Avoid scripts — they read as 2010 and are hard for guests to read across a table. Set body type at 11–12pt, never smaller. Print on uncoated cream or off-white stock for warmth.
Format options
Single-card place-setting menu (5×7 in / A6) is the standard. Larger format (table-shared menu) works for family-style weddings. Folded card adds room for the cocktail hour and the dinner courses without cramming. A QR code linking to allergens and full provenance details is now expected at premium events.
Wedding menu ideas to start with
- Crudo of yellowtail, citrus, olive oil
- Burrata, heirloom tomato, basil oil
- Risotto, Parmigiano, Madeira
- Roasted halibut, fennel, lemon butter
- Filet of beef, bone marrow, jus
- Wedding cake — three tiers, vanilla and lemon
- Petit fours and macarons with espresso
- Champagne toast, late-night burger sliders
Frequently asked
How many courses go on a wedding menu card?
Five is classic — amuse, starter, fish, main, dessert. Four works for shorter receptions. Three is too few; six starts feeling like a tasting menu.
Should I include the kids menu on the same card?
No — give the kids tables their own playful card. Adults' menu stays formal.
What's the right paper for a wedding menu?
Uncoated 100–120gsm cream stock. Letterpress is gorgeous but $$$. Digital print on quality stock is 95% of the way there at 20% of the cost.
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