Wedding Menus
Printed wedding menus to match your stationery, as individual place cards or table menus. Small runs from Tooting, with free set-up and a proof.
- No design yet? We set up the artwork free of charge when we print the job.
- Tight deadline? Same-day printing is possible on many jobs if your file is ready early. Call to check first.
- Can't get here? Collect from Gatton Road, or have it delivered in the UK for a quoted charge.
Wedding menus that match your day
A printed menu tells guests what is coming, gives them something to read before the speeches, and pulls your table design together. Menus are often seen in photographs, too. We print them to match your invitations, and we can make individual menus for each guest or a single card for the table.
Styles of menu
- Individual flat menus sit on each plate, often in a tall thin format (about 99 x 210 mm), and look classic.
- Combined menu and place card shows each guest's name at the top of the menu, doing two jobs and saving you the cost of a separate place card.
- Folded menus give you space for the running order or a thank-you message on the back.
- Table menus are shared by a table, often in a stand, and are a cheaper option for a large wedding.
- A large menu board near the bar or buffet works for relaxed receptions. Consider foam board for this.
What to include
List the courses in order, and include a simple description of each dish. Adding dietary labels such as (v), (ve) and (gf) helps. If guests pre-ordered, a menu that shows their choice can avoid confusion. Check the final wording with your caterer, and ask whether any allergy statements are required. A sentence asking people to speak to staff about allergies is good practice, as the caterer holds the actual allergen information.
Think about including the running order too, or a short thank you. Some couples add a little fun, for example a cocktail named after each of them. A short message on the back also gives guests something to read during a lull.
Card and finish
An uncoated card of about 300gsm stands up well on a plate or a table and feels right for wedding stationery. Very thin card can curl and very thick card can be harder to fold. A menu may get splashed during dinner, so if you are having it outdoors or you want it to last, ask about a matt lamination.
Timing
Most caterers finalise their menus about a month before the wedding, and this is a good time to start. Wait for your confirmed menu before you approve the proof. If you are printing guest names, wait until your RSVPs are complete, and leave enough time for corrections. Last-minute changes are normal, so allow at least a week.
Ordering
Send us your wording and your invitation design, or tell us the look you want. Design set-up is free when we print, and you will see a proof. It helps to print a few spares for keepsakes and late changes. Let us know your wedding date when you get in touch, and we will work back from there.
Questions we hear about wedding menus
How many menus do we need?
One per guest for individual menus, plus a few spares. For shared menus, one or two per table is usually enough.
Can you print guest names on the menus?
Yes. Send a list of names, and we can merge them into the design, so that the menu doubles as a place card.
When should we order wedding menus?
About a month before the wedding, after your caterer has confirmed the dishes.
Should we include allergy information?
Include dietary labels if you can, and ask your caterer for suitable wording. Your caterer must provide the correct allergen information.