I've posted previously asking which would be preferable; general menu selections on the response cards (e.g. beef, fish, vegetarian) or more specific selections (e.g. prime rib, sea bass, polenta).
The general consensus on this board was to be as specific as possible. It was also suggested that I include additional information, like the style of sauce or vegetables being served with each option, to give guests the full scope. Some people said if they knew mushrooms would be part of a dish that they would choose something else, and other similar things etc.
I simply cannot list that many menu details on my response cards, they are too small. I have opted to go with the more specific listing (prime rib, sea bass, polenta) but have also decided to post the complete menu on my wedding website for guests to peruse prior to making their selection on their response card. Please tell me if you think this is a good or bad idea?
I figured it was the perfect place to give the details ahead of time. Only invited guests have access to the website. If they have further questions about the menu then they can contact me. I just thought this was a good way to give them all the information they would need to make their menu selection ahead of time, instead of just giving them the entree type with no further details and then waiting until the day of to present them with the full menu -when it would be too late for them to change their minds.
I guess I'm just hoping that including this information on my website isn't overkill or tacky. Opinions please.
Also, is it obvious that the polenta is the vegetarian option? I would think so, but am not certain that my guests will realize that unless they read the full menu on the website (and I realize that some people may not even look at the website).