How many menu cards do we need for a wedding?+
One per place setting is the most common choice, and one between two is widely used, particularly on long tables. Some couples use a few larger standing cards down the centre of each table instead. Whichever you choose, most people add a small number of spares.
When should wedding menu cards be ordered?+
Usually two to three weeks before the wedding, after the tasting and once final numbers are settled. Caterers often adjust dishes in the last month, so menu cards are generally left until later than the rest of the wedding stationery.
What should be printed on a wedding menu card?+
The courses in order, with each dish described briefly, and wine pairings where they are being served. Timings, directions and running order are normally kept off the menu and printed on the order of service or an order of the day card instead.
How do menu cards work for guests with dietary requirements?+
A second, shorter run is usually printed for guests on a vegetarian, vegan or allergen-free menu, marked discreetly so the caterer can place them at the right settings. This is normally cheaper than reprinting the full set with every variation included.
Can wedding menu cards match our invitations?+
Yes. Menu cards are commonly printed on the same paper, in the same typeface and colours as the wedding invitations, so the table matches the rest of the stationery. The same applies to place cards and the table plan.
Where do menu cards go on the table?+
Typically on the plate, tucked into a folded napkin, or propped against a glass. Taller cards tend to suit a plate, and smaller ones sit more easily in a napkin. It is worth telling whoever is dressing the tables what size to expect.
