Menus and programs.. both?

jennagbride2b

I was going to put all of the menu information in my programs... should I still put a menu on each table? All my fun hors d'oeuvres are being served during the cocktail hour so there wouldnt be a lot to put on the menu at the reception.

naomikb

Menu information in your ceremony programs?  That seems a bit weird, especially since some people may come to the ceremony who aren't invited to the reception.

I'm not doing menu cards at the tables at all - it's pretty easy to tell what things are and I thinkt hey take up space and are a waste of paper in my situation - there is no choice of entree (except veg).

Could you put one larger menu-board by the bar where people can see the hors d'oeuvres list while they mingle during cocktail hour and then just skip the table menus?

jena.n.ross

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[QUOTE]Menu information in your ceremony programs?  That seems a bit weird, especially since<strong> some people may come to the ceremony who aren't invited to the reception.</strong> I'm not doing menu cards at the tables at all - it's pretty easy to tell what things are and I thinkt hey take up space and are a waste of paper in my situation - there is no choice of entree (except veg). Could you put one larger menu-board by the bar where people can see the hors d'oeuvres list while they mingle during cocktail hour and then just skip the table menus?
Posted by naomikb[/QUOTE]
There should be no one who is invited to the ceremony but not to the reception.  That's just flat out poor manners.  <div>
</div><div>However, I agree that menu information doesn't belong on the ceremony program.  If they're passed hors d'oeuvres, then the server will explain what they are.  If they're stations, you could put a sign at each station, explaining what it is.</div>

ShakeUpTampa

I am only doing both because they are at separate locations and the programs will have directions to the reception. Our dinner is a buffet with different sauces etc and so I chose to have the plates/bowls at the stations and a menu stating what all is being served along with all flavors of cupcakes and cheesecakes for dessert so they  have a clue of what they are going for and don't hold up the line forever.

naomikb

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Menus and programs.. both? : There should be no one who is invited to the ceremony but not to the reception.  That's just flat out poor manners.   However, I agree that menu information doesn't belong on the ceremony program.  If they're passed hors d'oeuvres, then the server will explain what they are.  If they're stations, you could put a sign at each station, explaining what it is.
Posted by jena.n.ross[/QUOTE]

Right - I am referring to people who just show up without an invitation... in my case I expect that people from the church who watched me grow up will come to the ceremony to see the wedding (it will be announced at church and in the bulletin), but I haven't actually sent them an invitation.  The same with some of my mom's friends who know they aren't invited to the reception, but have asked if it's okay they come to the ceremony.

unplainjane

i agree with PP. i think it's odd that you would put menu information on your programs. the programs are for the ceremony and lists the special people in your party, music you've selected and maybe other readings. the focus of the programs should be on the ceremony not the food guests will be eating. as well if you're just doing hors d'oeuvres i don't think you need to have a printed menu.

amyderrah

I like the idea of a few large menu boards, maybe one at the bar and one at the start of the buffet.  If you have an area with sauces for people to choose from, the easiest thing would be to make a small name tag for each sauce as well as have the list of sauces on the menu boards.  Most people will be able to make up their minds in 5 or 10 seconds.  In a buffet line you know you've got to move along and make up your mind.

pretzelgrrl

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[QUOTE]I think menus at a wedding are kind of pointless. It's not as if the guests can order something different off them.
Posted by RetreadBride[/QUOTE]

well sometimes they can...at some receptions you choose what you want at the reception

jena.n.ross

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Menus and programs.. both? : Right - I am referring to people who just show up without an invitation... in my case I expect that people from the church who watched me grow up will come to the ceremony to see the wedding (it will be announced at church and in the bulletin), but I haven't actually sent them an invitation.  The same with some of my mom's friends who know they aren't invited to the reception, but have asked if it's okay they come to the ceremony.
Posted by naomikb[/QUOTE]
Makes perfect sense.  And so nice that they want to see you married :)

hschieferstein

I am doing menus purely as I have a lot of foodies there will be interested to that yes those were crimini mushrooms with the chicken and pink peppercorns in the salmon's beurre blanc sauce.  I have some people who will like having something to read and look at when they sit down and then can start envisioning what they are eating.  We are doing plated dinner so this will be the first time they will know the details of the salad and entree rather than just "chicken" or "fish" that they selected on the response card in the invitation.  Also, think they will look nice in my pocket folded napkins.