The Perfect Menu Cards for Your Wedding&#39;s Mood, from Minimalist to Modern

Etsy Typeset Creative Letterpress Wedding Menu at Etsy (See Price)

Etsy Pulp Templates Company Bright Bold Colorful Menu Card Download at Etsy (See Price)

Minted Softly Swept by Carolyn Nicks at Minted (See Price)

Zola Ashbey at Zola ($2)

Zola Meadowlark at Zola ($2)

Etsy Pulp Templates Company Wavy Romantic Menu Card Download at Etsy (See Price)

Zola Merryton at Zola ($2)

Minted Luster by Stacey Meacham at Minted (See Price)

Etsy Etch This Out Wedding Wood or Acrylic Menu Card at Etsy (See Price)

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Minted

A suggestion from Mastriano, we’re falling head over heels for this classy and refined menu card from Minted. With a mix of scripted and standard text, it’s got just the right touch of class without being overly stuffy. Personally, Mastriano always appreciates a black and white wedding menu card, but understand you may want to bring some contrast into your tablescape. In that case, green is an especially nice “elegant and simple” option, particularly for autumn weddings.

Color Options: 8 | Paper Options: 5 | Quantity Options: 20-600 | Other Customizations: Silhouette, orientation, custom foil, matching programs and/or table numbers

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If letterpress printing is what you seek, it’s hard to find something dreamier and more relatively affordable than this gorgeous option. “Letterpress printing is a beautiful option for menus as it leaves a tactile and visual impression into the paper,” says Teague. “Despite the fact that letterpress is often very expensive, this designer is offering it at a more affordable rate for couples on a budget who are looking for a more upscale look for their dinner menus.” Choose three paper types: 110# cotton card, 220# cotton card, or handmade paper. There’s also a rainbow of letterpress ink colors available (and if you spring for handmade paper, there’s an array of paper colors from neutrals to bold hues, too).

Color Options: 24 (ink colors) | Paper Options: 3 | Quantity Options: 25-200 | Other Customizations: Text personalization

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As Campbell highlights, the main character of this card is the bold color choices and retro illustrations. “The handwritten font pulls it all together creating a simple, whimsical menu card,” she says of this wedding menu card from Pulp Templates Company, an Etsy shop that draws her in with its quirky menu card templates. “The cute doodles on the place cards make them feel bespoke but are still cost-effective and the process is super easy,” adds Campbell, elaboration that they have different themed cards for all sorts of weddings: beach, vineyard, and all other types of destination weddings.

Note: You’ll be downloading files and responsible for handling printing on your own, though Pulp Templates Company has partnered with Prints of Love for printing for U.S. customers with 10% off orders of $49 or more with code “PULPTEMPLATES10.”

Color Options: Basically infinite (full range of Hex color codes) | Paper Options: Printed on your own cardstock | Quantity Options: Any (you buy cardstock and print) | Other Customizations: Add your own graphics and images, or use limited provided ones

Minted

Another recommendation from Mastriano if you seek something understated yet chic is this customizable Minted design. There are several color themes on offer including our favorites of ivory, cotton, blushing, mist, and dusty rose. Opt for Minted’s Signature, Recycled, DoubleThick, or TripleThick paper to avoid shine and fingerprints. To round out this selection, we think the Softly Swept Placecards (from $13) and Softly Swept Table Numbers (from $16) are stellar choices.

Color Options: 8 | Paper Options: 5 | Quantity Options: 20-600 | Other Customizations: Silhouette, orientation, custom foil, matching programs and/or table numbers

Zola

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Love the idea of having a pop of color and a playful illustration on your wedding menu? Then this wedding menu card illustrated by Charleston, South Carolina, based artist Rebecca Meixner of a row of houses flanked by trees is a delight. As with other Zola paper goods, choose the size, color theme, foil color (or no foil), silhouette, and paper type for a creation that suits your design desires to a T.

Color Options: 4 paper colors, four text colors | Paper Options: 8 | Quantity Options: 1-400 | Other Customizations: Silhouette, orientation, foil addition, matching thank yous, menus, programs or place cards

Zola

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Mountain lovers, rejoice. We love the mountainous etching running along the bottom of this wedding menu card, complete with rows of verdant trees. The watercolor landscape was created in collaboration with graphic and brand designer April Foster. P.S. If you’re having a beach wedding, we love Zola’s Seabay (from $1 per menu).

Etsy

Another winning download from Pulp Templates company, Campbell likes that “this card has romance and elegance written all over it.” Plus, says Campbell, “the initials weaved into the border and wavy border motif are perfect for a wedding tablescape.” This digital download is totally customizable so you can change the wording, text color, and background color as you see fit.

Color Options: Basically infinite (full range of Hex color codes in template) | Paper Options: Printed on your own cardstock | Quantity Options: Any (you buy cardstock and print) | Other Customizations: Add your own graphics and images, or use limited provided ones

Zola

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There’s just something about a smattering of florals on a wedding menu card that we so adore. Whether a subtle outline or a hand-painted watercolor, blooms truly enhance the festive spirit of a wedding. Here, this Zola creation designed in collaboration with Alex Schroeder gives you the look of watercolors (the artist specializes in hand-painted watercolors) without the sticker shock thanks to the wonders of digital reproduction. If you’d like, you can choose your own colors to match other design elements and floral arrangements showcased at your wedding party.

Minted

For guests who will do a double take at your wedding menu cards, consider adding some real foil into the mix. Minted lets you customize foil-pressed invitations like this gorgeous piece from Stacey Meacham with foil colors including gold, silver, rose gold, glittery gold, glittery silver, ice blue, black, and bronze. Since you don’t want the foil to get lost within a cluttered design, we like the overall minimalist look of this menu card. You can also personalize your names and any text with foil for an additional fee.

Color Options: 8 | Paper Options: 5 | Quantity Options: 20-600 | Other Customizations: Silhouette, orientation, custom foil, matching programs and/or table numbers

Etsy

Talk about a one-of-a-kind wedding menu card. Here, Etsy shop Etch This Out creates wood-veneered or acrylic menu cards in circle, square, or hexagon shapes that engrave the evening’s dinner courses into the material. Go for wood if you’re hoping for a more laid-back ambience for your wedding, and acrylic if you’re aiming for a more modern inspiration. With an attention-grabbing menu card like this, you might want to keep other aspects of the place setting more low-key so various design elements aren’t competing for attention or clashing.

Color Options: 2 (wood and acrylic) | Paper Options: 2 (wood and acrylic) | Quantity Options: 10-350 | Other Customizations: Circle, square or hexagonal shapes available; personalization option

Minted

Art Deco never looked more magnificent in menu card form, ladies and gents. This foil-pressed wedding menu card features a geometric design on the left while still providing sufficient room to describe all the delectable fares you will indulge in on your wedding day. Note: If foil-pressed isn’t for you, you can request this design without that addition or in a letterpress version. Personally, we love the onyx color theme with gold foil, but experiment with the assortment of shades and foil colors on offer as you please.

Color Options: 8 paper colors, 7 text colors| Paper Options: 3 | Quantity Options: 20-600 | Other Customizations: Silhouette, orientation, custom foil, matching programs and/or table numbers

Etsy

Talk about fancy. “Due to no ink being used, blind pressing is a very clean and simple way to create menus and can be used for a variety of designs,” says Teague, who appreciates that along with the minimalist design of the menus, they make the place settings look effortlessly “elevated.” Those looking for a custom order can message the seller with inquiries. FYI: a 50-quantity minimum is required for letterpress orders.

Color Options: N/A| Paper Options: N/A | Quantity Options: 50+ | Other Customizations: N/A

Minted

A third selection from Mastriano, if you’re going for the subdued and timeless aesthetic at your wedding (we’re raising our hands), you can’t go wrong with a simple text-only design. This option comes in eight color themes running the gamut from carrot to plum. Plus, like other Minted designs, customers can choose from several silhouette shapes like an arch or waved frame.

Color Options: 8 | Paper Options: 5 | Quantity Options: 20-600 | Other Customizations: Silhouette, orientation, custom foil, matching programs and/or table numbers

Etsy

If you’re up for coordinating printing either through a local vendor or online shop like Prints of Love, consider this eye-catching square menu template. “Besides its unusual shape, I also love that the square menu doubles as a placecard, letting guests know which seat has been reserved for them,” says Teague of this budget-friendly pick.

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