{"id":15676,"date":"2026-06-12T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/blog\/?p=15676"},"modified":"2026-06-05T19:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T09:10:23","slug":"wedding-menu-card-wording-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/blog\/wedding-menu-card-wording-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Menu Card Wording: Examples for Every Course and Dietary Style"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n#post-15676 .entry-content p,\n#post-15676 .entry-content li { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n#post-15676 .entry-content h2 { text-transform: none !important; font-size: 34px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n#post-15676 .entry-content h3 { text-transform: none !important; font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 12px; }\n#post-15676 .entry-content table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 18px; margin: 28px 0; }\n#post-15676 .entry-content th { background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; padding: 11px 16px; text-align: left; }\n#post-15676 .entry-content td { padding: 11px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; }\n#post-15676 .entry-content tr:nth-child(odd) td { background: #f9f9f9; }\n#post-15676 .entry-content tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #fff; }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"locale-router\" data-locale-router=\"v1\">\n  <strong>Shop wedding menu cards:<\/strong><br \/>\n  <a href=\"\/us\/browse\/wedding-menu\/\">US<\/a> |<br \/>\n  <a href=\"\/browse\/wedding-menu\/\">AU<\/a> |<br \/>\n  <a href=\"\/gb\/browse\/wedding-menu\/\">UK<\/a> |<br \/>\n  <a href=\"\/ca\/browse\/wedding-menu\/\">CA<\/a> |<br \/>\n  <a href=\"\/nz\/browse\/wedding-menu\/\">NZ<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>Your wedding menu card is one of the few pieces guests actually read at the table. Get the wording right and it sets the whole tone for the meal: formal, festive, or delightfully relaxed. Get it wrong and couples end up with stiff corporate-sounding copy that clashes with their floral centerpieces. This guide gives you 20+ ready-to-use wording examples across every course and dietary style, from a plated five-course dinner to a casual cocktail-hour grazing table. For a full guide to sizes, formats, and print methods, see our <a href=\"\/blog\/wedding-menu-cards-guide\/\" class=\"broken_link\">complete wedding menu cards guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f8f6f3;border-left:4px solid #c9a96e;padding:20px 24px;margin:28px 0;\">\n  <strong>At a Glance: Formal vs. Casual Tone Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:12px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;padding:11px 16px;text-align:left;\">Element<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;padding:11px 16px;text-align:left;\">Formal<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;padding:11px 16px;text-align:left;\">Casual<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Dish names<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">French culinary terms: &#8220;Poulet Roti,&#8221; &#8220;Saumon en Croute&#8221;<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Plain English: &#8220;Herb Roasted Chicken,&#8221; &#8220;Baked Salmon&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Descriptions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Short, ingredient-led, no adjectives<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Warm, sensory, conversational<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Dietary labels<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Discreet symbols (V, VG, GF) in footer<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Inline parenthetical: &#8220;(vegan)&#8221; or &#8220;(gluten-free option)&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Header text<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">&#8220;Dinner Menu&#8221; or couple&#8217;s names only<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Playful: &#8220;Tonight&#8217;s Feast,&#8221; &#8220;Eat, Drink &#038; Be Married&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Allergen disclosure<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Elegant footer note, small font<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Friendly note: &#8220;Let us know about any allergies!&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Beverage section<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Named wines, vintage, region<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">&#8220;Beer, wine &#038; signature cocktails&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Menu Card Wording: Formal vs. Casual Tone Guide<\/h2>\n<p>The single biggest wording decision is tone. Your menu card shares a table with your centerpiece, place cards, and linen; it either harmonizes or clashes. Tone is set before you write a single dish name.<\/p>\n<h3>Formal Tone: What to Know<\/h3>\n<p>A formal menu reads like a fine-dining restaurant. Course headings use consistent capitalization. Dish names favor French culinary terms or stripped-back nouns (&#8220;Seared Duck Breast&#8221; rather than &#8220;crispy pan-seared duck with a hint of orange&#8221;). Descriptions stay tight (one line maximum), focusing on preparation method and hero ingredients, not adjectives like &#8220;delicious&#8221; or &#8220;melt-in-your-mouth.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<strong>Formal five-course header example:<\/strong><br \/>\nEmma &amp; James<br \/>\nSeptember 14, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Amuse-Bouche<br \/>\nHeirloom tomato consomme, basil oil<\/p>\n<p>First Course<br \/>\nBurrata, roasted fig, aged balsamic, toasted brioche<\/p>\n<p>Second Course<br \/>\nSeared scallop, celery root puree, pancetta crisp, chive oil<\/p>\n<p>Main Course<br \/>\nFilet mignon, truffle jus, pommes dauphine, haricots verts<br \/>\n<em>or<\/em><br \/>\nPan-roasted halibut, saffron beurre blanc, fennel confit, microgreens<\/p>\n<p>Dessert<br \/>\nChocolate fondant, Chantilly cream, raspberry coulis<\/p>\n<p>V Vegetarian &nbsp; GF Gluten-Free\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Semi-Formal Tone: The Sweet Spot<\/h3>\n<p>Semi-formal is the most popular choice in 2026. English dish names, short sensory descriptions, and a warm header create menus that feel elevated without being unapproachable. This tone works for barn venues, vineyard receptions, and hotel ballrooms alike.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<strong>Semi-formal header example:<\/strong><br \/>\nSophie &amp; Liam | Dinner Menu<\/p>\n<p>To Start<br \/>\nWhipped ricotta crostini, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil<\/p>\n<p>Salad<br \/>\nArugula, shaved parmesan, candied walnuts, lemon vinaigrette (GF)<\/p>\n<p>Main<br \/>\nSlow-roasted lamb, rosemary jus, roasted root vegetables, minted peas<br \/>\n<em>or<\/em><br \/>\nMushroom Wellington, red wine reduction, wilted spinach (V, GF)<\/p>\n<p>Dessert<br \/>\nVanilla panna cotta, summer berry compote, tuile\n<\/div>\n<h3>Casual Tone: Relaxed and Personal<\/h3>\n<p>Casual menus can carry the couple&#8217;s personality. Playful headers, affectionate descriptions, and even a short personal note from the couple are all fair game. Think farm-to-table barn weddings, backyard celebrations, or destination elopements with a small dinner after.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<strong>Casual header example:<\/strong><br \/>\nTonight&#8217;s Menu<br \/>\n(Made with love for your most important meal yet)<\/p>\n<p>To Kick Things Off<br \/>\nCheese &amp; charcuterie board, house-made jam, warm sourdough<\/p>\n<p>The Good Stuff<br \/>\nBBQ pulled pork sliders, coleslaw, house pickles<br \/>\n<em>or<\/em><br \/>\nStuffed portobello mushroom, roasted peppers, goat cheese (V)<\/p>\n<p>Something Sweet<br \/>\nDessert bar: help yourself!<\/p>\n<p>Grab a drink from the bar and settle in. The night is just getting started.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin:32px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wedding-bar-menu-cocktail-signs.jpg\" alt=\"Paperlust blush pink cocktail bar menu sign styled on marble surface for wedding reception\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:inline-block;border-radius:4px;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Multi-Course Dinner Menu Wording Examples (Appetizer Through Dessert)<\/h2>\n<p>A seated dinner with multiple courses is where wording really earns its keep. Guests need to make choices, understand what&#8217;s coming, and communicate any dietary needs to the wait staff. Clear structure matters as much as the words themselves.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Structure a Multi-Course Menu<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>List courses in service order from top to bottom<\/li>\n<li>Separate each course with a line break or thin rule<\/li>\n<li>For choice courses, use &#8220;or&#8221; centered between options (not a slash)<\/li>\n<li>Keep dish descriptions to one line, two maximum<\/li>\n<li>Place dietary symbols after the dish name, before the description<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Three-Course Dinner Wording (Formal)<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nFirst Course<br \/>\nLobster bisque, chive cream, gruyere crisp<\/p>\n<p>Main Course<br \/>\nBeef tenderloin, bordelaise sauce, truffle potato gratin, broccolini<br \/>\n<em>or<\/em><br \/>\nPan-seared sea bass, lemon caper butter, sauteed spinach, jasmine rice (GF)<br \/>\n<em>or<\/em><br \/>\nRoasted beet &amp; goat cheese tart, walnut crumble, herb oil (V, GF)<\/p>\n<p>Dessert<br \/>\nOpera cake, espresso anglaise, candied hazelnut\n<\/div>\n<h3>Four-Course Dinner Wording (Semi-Formal)<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nAmuse<br \/>\nSmoked salmon blini, creme fraiche, dill<\/p>\n<p>Salad<br \/>\nLittle gem lettuce, shaved radish, cucumber, green goddess dressing (GF, VG)<\/p>\n<p>Main<br \/>\nHerb-crusted chicken thigh, lemon pan sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes, green beans<br \/>\n<em>or<\/em><br \/>\nCauliflower steak, romesco sauce, crispy capers, wild rice pilaf (VG, GF)<\/p>\n<p>Dessert<br \/>\nLemon tart, fresh blueberry, whipped cream\n<\/div>\n<h3>Five-Course Dinner Wording (Black-Tie Formal)<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nAmuse-Bouche<br \/>\nChilled cucumber gazpacho, micro herb<\/p>\n<p>First Course<br \/>\nSeared foie gras torchon, brioche toast, fig jam<\/p>\n<p>Second Course<br \/>\nBurrata, heirloom tomato, aged balsamic, Sicilian olive oil (V, GF)<\/p>\n<p>Main Course<br \/>\nPrime rib, au jus, Yorkshire pudding, creamed spinach, horseradish cream<br \/>\n<em>or<\/em><br \/>\nPommes Anna, wild mushroom ragout, port reduction, grilled asparagus (V)<\/p>\n<p>Dessert<br \/>\nCroquembouche, creme patissiere, spun sugar\n<\/div>\n<h2>Cocktail Hour Menu Card Wording Examples<\/h2>\n<p>Cocktail hour menus are lighter in structure, no courses, no choices, but they still need clear wording to help guests navigate passed apps and grazing stations. The tone here can be more playful than your dinner menu, even at formal weddings.<\/p>\n<h3>Passed Appetizers Format<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nCocktail Hour<\/p>\n<p>Passed Appetizers<\/p>\n<p>Mini beef sliders, caramelized onion, aged cheddar<br \/>\nSmoked salmon blini, dill creme fraiche, cucumber<br \/>\nCaprese skewer, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato, basil oil (V, GF)<br \/>\nPrawn cocktail, house remoulade (GF)<br \/>\nMushroom &amp; brie phyllo cups (V)<\/p>\n<p>Bar open, enjoy!\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Grazing Table \/ Charcuterie Station Format<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nGrazing Table<\/p>\n<p>Artisan cheeses: aged gouda, brie, manchego<br \/>\nCharcuterie: prosciutto, salami, pate<br \/>\nAccompaniments: honeycomb, fig jam, pickled vegetables, olives, cornichons<br \/>\nBreads &amp; crackers: sourdough, seeded crisp, rosemary flatbread<br \/>\nFresh fruit: seasonal selection<\/p>\n<p>All boards replenished throughout the cocktail hour.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Casual Cocktail Hour Card<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nEat, Sip &amp; Mingle<\/p>\n<p>Mini fish tacos with avocado crema<br \/>\nCaprese crostini with fresh basil (V)<br \/>\nBBQ pulled chicken sliders<br \/>\nLoaded nachos (GF, VG option available)<br \/>\nSeasonal fruit skewers (GF, VG)<\/p>\n<p>See a server for allergen details.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin:32px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/otd-7-.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding menu card, Paperlust\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:inline-block;border-radius:4px;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to Note Dietary Variants: Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free<\/h2>\n<p>The way you label dietary variants says as much about your hosting as anything else on the menu. A clear, consistent system puts guests at ease and reduces the number of questions your wait staff fields during service.<\/p>\n<h3>Symbol System vs. Written Labels<\/h3>\n<p>Both approaches work. Symbols are cleaner on a crowded menu; written labels are clearer for guests who may not know your symbol key.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:20px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;padding:11px 16px;text-align:left;\">Dietary Need<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;padding:11px 16px;text-align:left;\">Symbol Option<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;padding:11px 16px;text-align:left;\">Written Option<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Vegetarian<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">V<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">(vegetarian)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Vegan<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">VG<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">(vegan)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Gluten-Free<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">GF<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">(gluten-free)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Dairy-Free<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">DF<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">(dairy-free)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Nut-Free<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">NF<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">(nut-free)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Halal<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">H<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">(halal)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">Kosher<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">K<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:11px 16px;\">(kosher)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Symbol Key Footer Wording<\/h3>\n<p>Always include a legend if you use symbols. Place it below your last course, in a smaller font size.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<strong>Formal symbol key example:<\/strong><br \/>\nV Vegetarian &nbsp; VG Vegan &nbsp; GF Gluten-Free &nbsp; DF Dairy-Free\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<strong>Casual symbol key example:<\/strong><br \/>\nKey: V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan | GF = Gluten-Free<br \/>\nAll dishes prepared in a kitchen that handles nuts and dairy.\n<\/div>\n<h3>Writing Dietary Variants Inline<\/h3>\n<p>For menus with only one or two dietary variants to flag, inline labels are cleaner than a symbol system.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nMain Course<br \/>\nBraised short rib, creamy polenta, gremolata<br \/>\n<em>or<\/em><br \/>\nWild mushroom risotto, truffle oil, shaved parmesan (vegetarian, gluten-free)\n<\/div>\n<h3>How to Handle a &#8220;Choice at Table&#8221; Dietary Option<\/h3>\n<p>If guests did not pre-select their meal but will choose at service, note available alternatives clearly so wait staff can prompt efficiently.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nMain Course<br \/>\nHerb-roasted chicken, pan jus, roasted vegetables<br \/>\n<em>or<\/em><br \/>\nGrilled salmon, lemon butter, asparagus, wild rice (GF)<br \/>\n<em>or<\/em><br \/>\nStuffed zucchini, tomato sauce, pine nuts (VG, GF)<\/p>\n<p>Please advise your server of any dietary requirements.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Allergen Disclosure Wording on Wedding Menus<\/h2>\n<p>Allergen disclosure on a wedding menu is a courtesy, not a legal substitute for direct communication with your caterer. That said, a well-worded allergen note manages expectations, reduces stress for guests with serious allergies, and shows thoughtful hosting.<\/p>\n<h3>Light Allergen Note (Formal Tone)<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nOur menus are prepared in a kitchen that handles all major allergens including nuts, gluten, dairy, eggs, and shellfish. Please notify your server of any dietary requirements.\n<\/div>\n<h3>Friendly Allergen Note (Casual Tone)<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nHave a food allergy or restriction? Our team is happy to help. Please speak to your server before ordering, or contact us in advance at [email].\n<\/div>\n<h3>Comprehensive Allergen Note (for high-risk events or guests with anaphylactic allergies)<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nAll dishes are prepared in a shared kitchen. We cannot guarantee a fully allergen-free environment. Guests with severe allergies, including nut, shellfish, or gluten, are encouraged to contact [caterer name] directly at [phone\/email] prior to the event. Allergen menus are available on request.\n<\/div>\n<h3>Nut Allergy-Specific Note<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nSome dishes contain tree nuts and peanuts. Please notify your server before the meal if you or anyone at your table has a nut allergy.\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align:center;margin:32px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/floral-41-.jpg\" alt=\"Garden wedding invitation suite, Paperlust\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:inline-block;border-radius:4px;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Children&#8217;s Menu Wording Examples<\/h2>\n<p>A dedicated children&#8217;s menu is a practical kindness at weddings with younger guests. Keep the language simple and the dishes recognizable. This is not the place for elevated cuisine.<\/p>\n<h3>Standalone Children&#8217;s Menu Card Format<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nChildren&#8217;s Menu<br \/>\n(For guests 12 and under)<\/p>\n<p>To Start<br \/>\nGarlic bread or vegetable sticks with hummus<\/p>\n<p>Main<br \/>\nChicken nuggets, crispy fries, garden salad<br \/>\n<em>or<\/em><br \/>\nPasta with tomato sauce and parmesan (vegetarian)<br \/>\n<em>or<\/em><br \/>\nCheese burger, fries, coleslaw<\/p>\n<p>Dessert<br \/>\nVanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce and sprinkles<\/p>\n<p>Juice, lemonade, or milk available: just ask!\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Children&#8217;s Section on the Main Menu Card<\/h3>\n<p>If you are printing a single menu card per place setting, add a children&#8217;s section at the bottom rather than a separate card.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<em>Children&#8217;s Meals (12 &amp; under)<\/em><br \/>\nPasta with tomato sauce (VG option) | Chicken strips &amp; fries | Cheese pizza<br \/>\nDessert: Ice cream &amp; sprinkles<br \/>\nPlease advise your server at the start of the meal.\n<\/div>\n<h3>Casual Children&#8217;s Menu Card<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nHey, Little Ones!<br \/>\nHere&#8217;s your special menu<\/p>\n<p>Starter: Garlic bread sticks<br \/>\nMain: Pick one!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mini sliders with fries<\/li>\n<li>Cheesy pasta<\/li>\n<li>Nuggets &amp; wedges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nSweet: A big scoop of ice cream (you deserve it)<\/p>\n<p>Drinks: Juice, lemonade, or water\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Bar and Beverage Menu Wording Examples<\/h2>\n<p>A bar or beverage menu card tells guests what is available without them needing to flag down a server for a wine list. This is particularly useful for signature cocktails, wine pairings, or limited bar service.<\/p>\n<h3>Signature Cocktail Menu (Two Drinks)<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nSignature Cocktails<\/p>\n<p>The Bride&#8217;s Sip<br \/>\nElderflower gin, prosecco, fresh cucumber, mint<\/p>\n<p>The Groom&#8217;s Pour<br \/>\nBourbon, honey syrup, smoked orange bitters, single ice cube<\/p>\n<p>Also available: beer, white wine, red wine, soft drinks, sparkling water\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Wine Pairing Menu (Formal)<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nWine Pairing<\/p>\n<p>First Course<br \/>\n2024 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Roth Estate<\/p>\n<p>Main Course<br \/>\n2022 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Jordan Winery<br \/>\n<em>or<\/em><br \/>\n2023 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, A to Z Wineworks (with seafood selection)<\/p>\n<p>Dessert<br \/>\nMoscato d&#8217;Asti, non-vintage<\/p>\n<p>Non-alcoholic alternatives available on request.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Open Bar Menu (Casual)<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nOpen Bar<\/p>\n<p>Beer: local lager, IPA, cider<br \/>\nWine: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Rose<br \/>\nCocktails: Emma&#8217;s Elderflower Spritz, Jack&#8217;s Whiskey Sour<br \/>\nNon-alcoholic: fresh lemonade, iced tea, sparkling water, mocktail of the evening<\/p>\n<p>Cheers from Emma &amp; Jack!\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Non-Alcoholic \/ Mocktail Section<\/h3>\n<div style=\"background:#fafafa;border-left:3px solid #ddd;padding:16px 20px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;\">\nZero-Proof Bar<\/p>\n<p>Garden Cooler: cucumber, mint, lime, soda<br \/>\nBerry Bliss: mixed berry shrub, vanilla, sparkling water<br \/>\nSunset Spritz: mango, passion fruit, ginger beer<\/p>\n<p>All three cocktails also available with a spirit: just ask!\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Wording your wedding menu cards well takes the same attention you give your invitation suite. If you are coordinating your menus with your invitations, place cards, and table numbers as a full set, our <a href=\"\/blog\/wedding-stationery-suite-guide\/\" class=\"broken_link\">wedding stationery suite guide<\/a> walks through how to keep every piece cohesive. Browse our full collection of customizable menu cards at <a href=\"\/us\/browse\/wedding-menu\/\">Paperlust wedding menu cards<\/a>. Every design comes with a professional designer proof within 1-2 business days.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ: Wedding Menu Card Wording<\/h2>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What should I write on a wedding menu card?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"A wedding menu card should list every course in service order, with each dish name and a brief one-line description. 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Include a dietary symbol key (V, VG, GF) at the bottom, and optionally a short allergen note. Formal menus use French culinary terms; casual menus use plain English descriptions.<\/p>\n<h3>How do you format a multi-course wedding menu?<\/h3>\n<p>List courses top to bottom in service order: amuse-bouche, first course, second course (optional), main course, dessert. Separate each course with a line break or thin rule. Keep dish descriptions to one line maximum. For choice courses, place &#8220;or&#8221; on its own centered line between the options. Place dietary symbols directly after each dish name, before the description.<\/p>\n<h3>Should I use French culinary terms on my wedding menu?<\/h3>\n<p>French terms work well for black-tie and formal receptions where guests expect fine-dining language. For semi-formal or casual weddings, plain English dish names are more approachable and less likely to confuse guests. The most important thing is consistency, pick one style and stick to it throughout the entire menu.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I indicate vegetarian and vegan options on a wedding menu?<\/h3>\n<p>The cleanest approach is a symbol system: V for vegetarian, VG for vegan, GF for gluten-free, DF for dairy-free. Place the symbol directly after the dish name, before any description. Always include a symbol key at the bottom of the menu. For menus with only one or two dietary variants, you can write them inline in parentheses instead: &#8220;(vegetarian, gluten-free).&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>What should the allergen note on a wedding menu say?<\/h3>\n<p>A standard allergen note covers whether the kitchen handles common allergens (nuts, gluten, dairy, shellfish, eggs) and directs guests to speak with their server. 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