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polichik

Yesterday, I was struck by a possible detail inspiration, but I don't know if it would look great or just be too much stuff. I've been trying to find pictures of it but am failing miserably.

For each place setting, I want to have a menu card wrapped in a napkin. Around the middle of the napkin, I wanted to do a piece of ribbon or paper with the guest's name on it and a little circle sticker in the middle with the table # on it. Kind of like a belly band for an invite.

Has anyone seen anything like this? Does this make even the slightest amount of sense?

Edit: I have to post and run.. FI needs the computer .I doubt I'll get many responses, but TIA if somebody does know what I'm talking about!

AmoroAgain

Wow.  That... doesn't sound good. Sorry.

terbear_86

I have not seen something like this. I know at the venue where I work, we sometimes put menu cards in pocket folded napkins at each place setting, and some people have gone the way of assigned seats at tables, and placed individual and personalized menu cards at each place setting dependant on what was ordered. It does sound like a lot of work, though even if you can't find a picture of it.

sucrets4

It sounds like too much, but I think it depends if you're doing it yourself or not.

Our venue did all the set up, and I requested the menus to be folded into the napkin (I have no idea why...think I saw a pic and liked it).  The result is in my married bio, under details.

If your venue does the set up for you, that's WAY too much to ask.  If you're doing it yourself, then GL!

AmoroAgain

Well, and frankly, I don't want to go through that much work to open my napkin.  Plus all the extra debris on the table.  Meh.

bel138

Like this? But a circle?

http://www.whitesatinweddingstationery.co.uk/images/reception/Menu-napkin-c-up.jpg

mags0607

It didn't sound like it would work, but I was bored so I started looking through pictures. I think it might look good if done with restraint.

Here are some pictures I found






These would be cute with a belly band type thing, because of the way thet are wrapped.

I do think this would be very time consuming, and might be a logistical hassle depending on how many guests you have, and if the location would let you assemble the napkins ahead of time.

polichik

Thanks guys! Those pictures are really helpful. I think it might be too much, but maybe I'll do a mock-up or something.

I'd definitely be doing it myself... That would be a ridiculous task for a venue.

lauralaur

I like the look of menu cards tucked into the napkins but I think I would cap it there. Are you doing separate escort cards so people can find their tables? If so, I think putting the guests' names on the napkins would be redundant. Would the sticker on the napkin be the only signage for table numbers? If yes, I wouldn't do that, I would put one big table number at each table. If no, then I think the stickers are redundant. Or are you doing a seating chart?
 
Ultimately though I would just tuck the menu in the napkin and leave it at that.

crfische

You're losing it buddy.

No one will care in the slightest and it's total overkill.

Catwoman708

Menu in the napkin would be fine. Maybe even with the ribbon and place card with guest's names. 

I don't know that the table number is necessary, but if you like the idea, and have someone willing to do the work, then go for it. 

But if it's going to cost much extra, or you will have to DIY it, too much trouble and expense for not enough return.

sucrets4

Wait, so you're assigning specific seats at your reception?

polichik

That's the plan. We're having three small tables of six, and then two giant rectangular tables. With about 45 people at each of the long tables, I didn't want to risk splitting up couples. It seemed weird to assign specific seats to everyone but the 18 people at the circular tables. It's just how the venue sets up, so we're trying to work with it.