Menus & Escort Cards: How to Combine Design with Function

Menus are one of the most underestimated design tools at a wedding. Not only do they set the tone for the meal experience, but they also provide a unique opportunity to integrate your color palette and your guest logistics.

One of our go-to tricks is combining escort cards with food indicators. For example, use a white card for one entrée choice and a black card for another. It’s seamless, stylish, and saves on printing multiple pieces.

Photos by Deyla Huss Photography

Menus can be layered under chargers or placed flat on linen napkins for a clean look. Add a custom monogram, a watercolor motif that matches your invitation suite, or use an unexpected shape or material. Acrylic, leather, linen, there are no rules here, only great options.

The key is intention. Let the menu do more than list the food, let it enhance the visual experience of your place settings.

✨ Want more ideas like this for your wedding tablescape? Visit Luxe Event Productions to meet your planning partner and curate a design experience you’ll never forget.


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