How to Do Wedding Menu Cards With Several Entree Choices

Menu cards give guests an idea of what to expect from a reception dinner.

Menu cards are not necessary at a reception table, but they are a classy, added flair when placed alongside table settings. If you have more than one entrée choice available on your reception menu, you'll need to specify so on your menu card.

Things You'll Need

• Card stock/decorative paper
• Hole puncher
• Ribbon

Instructions

1. Choose a design to be used for your menu cards. Look through card stocks and decorative sheets of paper for something that will reflect the overall theme or color scheme of your reception.

2. Menu cards traditionally include an appetizer section, an entrée section and a dessert section. Under each heading, list the dishes that will be offered accordingly. The sections should be listed in the order that they will be served. Each dish should include a brief explanation of its ingredients or different components.

3. If you have many different entrée choices, you can separate them by type. For example, under the entrée header, you can have sections labeled chicken, fish and steak. Only do this if you have more than two choices for each section, otherwise your menu will sound redundant.

4. If you have several different entrée choices, but the above does not apply, simply list all of your entrée choices under the entrée heading.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider creating separate cards for each aspect of your meal. For this, you will use three different sized cards --- consider sizes 4x6, 6x8 and 8x10. Use the largest sheet to list your desserts and drink options if your reception does not include an open bar. On top of that sheet, use the 6x8 sized card and list your entree options. On top of the 6x8 card, place the 4x6 card and list your first course options. Punch a hole in the top of each card and tie them together with a ribbon to give the appearance of a flip menu.

References

• Wedding: The Knot: Wedding Reception Menu Card Template