Set the Table: Wedding Menu Ideas for Your Decor

Wedding Menus are an unsung hero of your stationery suite. At most weddings, the food is a significant part of the day. You probably spent considerable time deciding on the perfect dishes to serve to your guests, so the menus showing off your choices deserve the same amount of love. 

Whether you’re sending Wedding Menu Cards out with your Invitations, having them as part of your tablescape, or perhaps a bit of both, we’ve collected some design inspiration to help give your menus the moment they deserve!

Wedding Menu Ideas

Get inspired with these fantastic Wedding Menu ideas! Whether you love the traditional feel or want a more modern vibe, there is something for everyone. 

Use Your Wedding Menus as Your “Something Blue”

For a modern twist on the old rhyme: “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” – why not make your Wedding Menus your “something blue”? Even if you are embracing a more modern wedding day, it can be fun to include nods to old traditions. 

Consider placing your menu on a blue table setting or napkin, or go all out with a blue-themed Wedding Menu!

Your Pet’s Time to Shine

Is your beloved furry friend missing from your big day? Give them their moment in the spotlight with your Wedding Menus! An illustration of them on the food menu is a lovely way to include them. Or, creating a drinks menu with a special cocktail dedicated to your pet is a fun way to make them feel like part of the day. 

Individual Menus 

For a personal touch, try adding your guest’s names to each of their menus. It can be a nice reminder of their food choices – especially if it’s been a while since they sent their RSVP! You could use Wedding Place Cards for this. If you have any guests with dietary requirements, ensuring their menus are altered for their needs can be a thoughtful touch to ensure they feel included. You could even include a personalised thank you message on the back of each menu for an extra special touch.

Unique Wedding Menu Wording

Just like the rest of your Wedding Stationery, your Wedding Menus should feel unique to you and your partner. If the standard “starter”, “main” and “dessert” doesn’t feel like your thing, why not change it up? There’s plenty of alternative ways to present your menus for a more relaxed vibe. 

Menu

• The Important Stuff
• Let’s Eat
• Love at First Bite
• Dancing Fuel 

Starter

• First Things First
• Let’s Get Started
• Finger Food 
• First Up 

Main

• The Main Event 
• Time to Feast 
• Feeding Time
• Get Stuffed

Dessert

• Sweet Treat
• A Little Extra
• Sweet Stuff
• Last But Not Least 

Evening Food

• Late Night Bites
• Snack Time
• Munchies 
• Street Eats 

Image credit: Jem&I Designs

Hand Drawn

There is no end of inspiration for hand drawn Wedding Menus. From vintage-inspired styles to contemporary illustrations, a hand drawn Wedding Menu is a stunning choice. You could try drawing your menus yourself for a creative touch, seek out a professional illustrator or check out the fantastic hand-drawn template styles on the likes of Canva and Etsy. 

Creative Shapes

Add more interest to your Wedding Menus by choosing a shape. At Printed.com, we offer a fab range of shapes on our Wedding Menus, including modern arch shapes, wavy and circles. Got something else in mind? Our Bespoke Service can bring your ideas to life! Check out the shapes we can create for your Wedding Menus below. 

Classic and Timeless

Keep it simple with a minimal, classic Wedding Menu design. A timeless look creates a luxurious feel, and pairs well with any venue and decor. If you like the classic look but want to add a little something unique, an illustration of your venue helps it stand out from the crowd. 

Quick Tips for Designing Your Wedding Menus

• Ensure fonts are easy to read: While it can be tempting to get carried away with your menu designs, it’s important to ensure your Wedding Menu font is easy to read so guests know what they’re ordering! 
• Match your design to your menu: There’s no hard and fast rules for your Wedding Menu design, but you might want to consider whether your design matches the food. For example, a luxe, classic design pairs well with a luxurious menu, but may not suit a street food menu. 
• Add lamination to keep it protected: Wedding celebrations are often pretty lively! Spills and mishaps are bound to happen, but they don’t have to ruin your Wedding Menus. Adding lamination to your Menus not only gives them a lovely finish, it also adds durability to ensure your menus make it through unscathed. 
• Match your Menus and Invitations: Whether you are sending out Wedding Menus with your Invitations or not, tying them together with similar designs will make everything feel nice and cohesive and helps to bridge the gap between the initial excitement and the big day itself.

Create Your Dream Wedding Menu with Printed.com

Ready to create your Wedding Menus? Printed.com is here to bring your vision to life! Whether you want a Custom Shape, multiple Versions or Folded Wedding Menus, we’re here to help. We have an excellent range of Papers to choose from, with high-quality options that suit every budget. Explore Wedding Menu Cards today and find your perfect match!