Do-it-Yourself Wedding Buffet Menu

Select colored paper to print your wedding menus on.

After a wedding ceremony, many guests look forward to the meal offered at the reception. Even if you're having a buffet, let guests know what will be offered ahead of time by providing a menu. You can make these menus yourself using little more than a computer and a printer. When finished, this one-of-a-kind stationery will not only describe what foods are to come but can also serve as another way to showcase the theme and style of your wedding.

Things You'll Need

• A9-sized card stock
• High-quality printer
• Rubber stamp
• Ink pad
• Hole punch
• Ribbon

Instructions

1. Sketch an idea of what you want your menu to look like. An easy design is to list all of the foods in categories, such as "salad," "entree" and "dessert," with each food option listed in the appropriate section. Also, include space for menu adornments, such as a stamp or ribbon.

2. Buy card stock needed for the menus. If you plan to provide each guest with a menu at his seat, an A9-sized card (5.5-by-8.5 inches) will be large enough. Purchase enough of these cards for each person at the reception plus at least a dozen extra in case you make any mistakes.

3. Design the menu on your computer using a word processing program. Adjust the margins or select a template that suits the card stock. Create a title, such as "Buffet Menu," at the top followed by the food headings you designated in your sketch. List all the food options under their appropriate headings. Experiment with different fonts and colors to find a look and style that complements your wedding theme. Remember to leave space for any additions you want to add once the menus are printed.

4. Print the menus on a high-quality printer. Start by printing just one to ensure everything is centered on the page and looks like you want it to.

5. Add adornments to your menus. If you have a rubber stamp that matches your wedding theme, press it on the menu using a colorful ink. Another simply addition that will dress up any menu is a ribbon. Punch two holes along the top of the menu using a hole punch. String a ribbon through each hole and tie it in a bow.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to finalize what foods will be served at your wedding reception before creating the buffet menu.

References

• Martha Stewart Weddings: Five Ways to Customize Your Wedding Invitations
• Epicurious: Do-It-Yourself Wedding Ideas: Homemade Menus