Creating a wedding dinner menu involves several steps to ensure it reflects your style, theme, and culinary choices. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a memorable wedding dinner menu:
Determine Your Format and Style:
- Choose your format, such as a buffet, family-style service, a formal sit-down dinner, or something else.
- Select a design style that complements your wedding’s theme and aesthetic.
Select the Courses:
- Determine the number of courses you will serve (for example, appetizers, main course, salad, dessert, and so on).
- Consider your guests’ dietary restrictions or preferences.
Curate the Menu:
- Work with your caterer or chef to select dishes that reflect your preferences and the overall ambiance you want to create.
Write Descriptions:
- For each menu item, write a brief description that highlights key ingredients and preparation methods.
- Keep your descriptions brief, informative, and appealing.
Accommodate Special Diets:
- Indicate clearly whether vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or other special diet options are available.
- Use symbols or icons for easy recognition.
Layout and Design:
- When creating the menu layout, take into account the typography, colour palettes, and any other decorative elements that go with your wedding’s theme.
- Use different font sizes and styles to establish a hierarchy between the names of the dishes, the courses, and the descriptions.
Include Beverage Options:
- List available beverages such as wine, cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, and water.
Review and Proofread:
- Verify that all the dish names, descriptions, and other information on the menu are accurate.
- Verify the menu with a second person to catch any mistakes you may have missed.
Print and Presentation:
- Work with us to create physical menu cards. Choose from our high-quality paper and printing techniques to ensure a polished look.
Display or Distribute:
- If you are having a sit-down dinner, place a separate menu card at each place setting.
- Display the menu on a board or easel for a buffet or other service style.