I'm leaning towards a menu at each seat. Is this overkill?
Note - we do not need personalized menus as we are having a seating chart for people to identify the table they will be at. Once at the table, guests can choose their own seat.
Thoughts?
(I wasn't really sure where to post this ... food vs. invites and paper)
Re: How many menus?
I don't think one at each seat is overkill, if you have it in the budget. But I also think one per table is fine, especially if entrees are pre-selected and your guests aren't actually ordering off of that menu.
If the meals are pre-ordered or buffets, then I don't think they're necessary. But I would make sure that any information about food content that anyone needs is available. You can do that one to a table or at the buffet stations.
Thanks everyone! We are doing a family style dinner so while they are not choosing their entrée ahead of time, they should probably know what is being presented at the table. I think we will go with one per person. They are included in the printing fee by my stationer so not a budget issue. I'm not expecting anyone to keep one, but if someone would like to (i.e. my Mother), they can.
Allergies are being handled on the RSVP card and knowing my guests (although there could certainly be allergies that develop), I'm the only one with issues. We have 8 guests that eat kosher so I'll be consulting the individuals to find out their specific restrictions and ensure that the table they sit at (likely grouped together at one or two tables) will only have items that they can eat.