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Morrison collection description
Celebrate low-key minimalist style with our Morrison menu. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design is equal parts modern and timeless, with muted pastels that reflect your refined taste. Perfect for weddings in lofts, restaurants, and anywhere with an airy urban edge.
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Starflower collection description
Spread the wedding joy with our Starflower menu. Printed on luxe paper, this design is bursting with folk florals, in a boho palette of coral and blue. We love this design for a couple getting married on a farm, in a laid-back restaurant, or anywhere with bold and colorful decor.
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Stevens collection description
Spread the love with our Stevens menu. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features bold color and clean typeface that make your details pop! We adore this design for every kind of wedding, from outdoor tent parties to formal hotel ballrooms.
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Arthur collection description
Celebrate your wedding style with our Arthur menu. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features large, dramatic script typeface. Perfect for all kinds of weddings, from sleek rooftops to formal ballrooms.
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Camden collection description
Take a breath of fresh air with our Camden menu. Printed on luxe paper, this design features watercolor pine trees and soothing green. Perfect for couples getting married in the great outdoors (or just adore greenery, nature, and rustic elegance).
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Galata collection description
Set the tone for your wedding day with our Galata menu. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features leafy eucalyptus garlands that frame your menu perfectly. Suited for outdoor weddings and indoor weddings alike.
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Hartwell collection description
Celebrate in style with our Griffin menu. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features delicate filigree details and gorgeous script font—perfect for those craving a bit of drama and a bit of traditionalism all at once. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
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Morningside collection description
Celebrate your big day with our Morningside menu. Printed on luxe paper, this classic floral design is sheer perfection with a neutral palette (so versatile!) and lush illustrated magnolias. Perfect for indoor and outdoor weddings alike. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
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August collection description
Share your playful style with our August menu. This gingham-filled design features a cheery border of checks, all framing your wedding details. We love it for barn weddings and backyard celebrations alike. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
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Indigo collection description
Celebrate your big day with our Indigo menu. Printed on luxe paper, this classic floral design features vintage blooms and an on-trend monochromatic color scheme of calming blues. Perfect for weddings indoors, outdoors… anywhere with gorgeous flowers and moody lighting. Could work as your something blue, too. Rooted in the signature warmth and charm of the American South, Draper James always brings the style (no matter your location on the map).
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Chicago Skyline collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Chicago Skyline menu. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a gorgeous, hand-drawn sketch of the city, set against a solid background. Perfect for any couple getting married in and around Chi-town (or hail from it!).
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Lyons collection description
Celebrate in style with our Lyons menu. Printed on luxe paper, this simple, minimalist design highlights your details perfectly. We love the bold, brush font contrasting your custom photo—perfect for weddings of all formalities and locales.
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Gramercy collection description
Celebrate in style with our Gramercy menu. Printed on luxe paper, this warm floral design features boughs of sunset-hued wildflowers, all contrasting beautifully a solid background. We really love it for couples getting married in the late summer or fall.
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Layton collection description
Celebrate your wedding joy with our Layton menu. Printed on luxe paper, this nature-inspired design features a moutain landscape with evergreen trees and a calm lake, plus bold font and graphic lines. Perfect for couples getting married in the great outdoors (or just share a love of hiking and adventuring together).
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Hopewell collection description
Share the love with our Hopewell menu. Printed on luxe paper, this wintry design features illustrated boughs and blooms, plus gorgeous handwritten script for an extra pop. We love it for couples getting married in the cooler months (or who just love a subtle bit of holiday cheer).
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Powell collection description
Share the love with our Powell menu. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features bold type and a subtle infinity symbol. We think it's perfect for couples who want a timeless visual representation of forever.
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Cardinell collection description
Add a rustic touch with the Cardinell menu. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a delicate flower drawing and a mix of timeless typography. Perfect for all romantic nature-loving couples.
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Geneva collection description
Share the joy with the Geneva menu. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features a beautiful mix of modern typography, simply outlining your delicious food options. We think its simple style is perfect for all weddings, big or small.
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Oahu collection description
Add more sunshine to your big day with the Oahu menu. Printed on luxe paper, this ocean-inspired design features a gorgeous seashell and pretty flowers above an elegant mix of typography. Perfect for weddings by the water. Maggie Enterrios (@littlepatterns) is a botanical illustrator known for creating detailed, whimsical patterns. Her work can be found on product packaging around the globe, and this is her first foray into wedding paper. Plus, it’s exclusive to Zola!
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Norcross collection description
Add a touch of nature to the tables with the Norcross menu. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features hand-drawn leaves around elegant typography. Perfect for celebrations with boho or rustic vibes.
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Terian collection description
Celebrate your happy day with the Terian menu. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features pretty eucalyptus leaves and flowers around classic typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegance and magic.
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Dover collection description
Show your timeless style with the Dover menu. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features delicate calligraphy and modern typography, highlighting your delicious food options. We love its incredible versatility, making it at home in boho, rustic, or out-of-the-box celebrations. Created in collaboration with California-based calligrapher and watercolor artist Brooke Dieda.
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Joliette collection description
Celebrate your love with the Joliette menu. Printed on luxe paper, this traditional design features stunning hand-painted blooms and elegant typography. Perfect for couples looking for a fresh take on classic style. Created in collaboration with Chinese-American surface designer Teresa Chan (@teresa.chan.graphics).
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Ivy collection description
Share your wedding joy with our Ivy Letterpress menu. This whimsical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features tiny birds and a stunning frame. Perfect for bohemian, casual couples getting married outdoors, indoors, or on a rooftop.
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Malta collection description
Share your tasteful style with the Malta Letterpress menu. This intricate letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a delicate frame and sophisticated flourishes, beautifully highlighting your food options. Perfect for the romantic couple planning a magic-filled celebration.
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Mantova collection description
Opt for a showstopper with the Mantova Letterpress menu. This elegant letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a contrasting border and bold abstract flowers. We think it’s perfect for all weddings, from ballroom celebrations to intimate gatherings.
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Cardinell collection description
Add a rustic touch with the Cardinell Letterpress menu. This botanical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features a delicate flower drawing and a mix of timeless typography. Perfect for all romantic nature-loving couples.
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Henderson collection description
Add elegance to every table with the Henderson Letterpress menu. This minimalist letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, simply features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography, letting your delicious options shine. We especially love it for formal and black tie events.
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Henderson collection description
Add elegance to every table with the Henderson menu. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design simply features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography on a solid background, letting your delicious options shine. We especially love it for formal and black tie events.
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Castellina collection description
Keep things fresh with the Castellina menu. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-painted flowers and delicate borders on either side of a timeless mix of typography. We especially love it for romantic outdoor weddings.Created in collaboration with botanical watercolor artist Isa Salazar.
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Crofton collection description
Keep things fresh with the Crofton menu. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features pretty tulips around modern typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegance and whimsy.Created in collaboration with Ohio-based illustrator Susan Hazel Rich of Hazelmade (@hazelmade).
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Atchison collection description
Show your artsy side with the Atchison menu. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features a stunning watercolor forest scene. We think it’s a beautiful choice for nature lovers or couples getting married surrounded by natural elements.Created in collaboration with Seattle-based watercolor artist Brigida Swanson of Yardia (@yardia).
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Wilbur collection description
Show your wedding style with the Wilbur menu. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features pretty hand-painted flowers and a mix of timeless typography. We think this is a beautiful choice for all romantic celebrations, from rustic to formal.Created in collaboration with watercolor artist, author, and teacher Sarah Simon (@themintgardener).
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Benton collection description
Add some classic flair with the Benton menu. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features timeless marble and sophisticated typography. We especially love it for formal weddings in upscale venues.
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Livonia collection description
Charm every single guest with the Livonia menu. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features dreamy, watercolor eucalyptus branches and delicate typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegant and trendy.
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Cabrillo collection description
Wow your guests with the Cabrillo menu. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features tile-inspired botanical details around a timeless mix of typography. We especially love it for rustic weddings and celebrations in chic restaurants.
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Providence collection description
Reflect your style with our Providence menu. This nautical letterpress design, printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, features playful ropes around timeless typography, perfect for beach weddings, lakefront affairs, and everyone who loves being seaside.
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Unconditional collection description
Show your classic taste with the Unconditional menu. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features delicate blooms and timeless typography, beautifully highlighting your food options. We think it strikes the perfect balance of minimalism and whimsy.
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Catania collection description
Show your flawless taste with the Catania menu. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features a sleek border, intricate blooms, and timeless typography. We think it lends itself perfectly to both intimate, laid-back celebrations and big, formal weddings.
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Bethany collection description
Show your creative style with the Bethany menu. Printed on luxe paper, this romantic design features stunning hand-painted feathers, flowers, and leaves, plus a timeless mix of typography. We think it lends itself beautifully to any wedding with rustic or boho vibes.
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Montavilla collection description
Celebrate your love with the Montavilla menu. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features delicate botanical accents, stars, and modern typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegant and unique.
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Sharpe collection description
Keep things simple with the Sharpe menu. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features timeless typography and simple dots on a sleek background. We love its elegant look, perfect for formal weddings in historical venues or hotel ballrooms.
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Sinclair collection description
Show your love for nature with the Sinclair menu. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features delicate hand-drawn leaves and chic typography. A beautiful choice for couples looking for simple elegance that stands the test of time. Created in collaboration with Esther Clark (@estherclarkco), a fine artist specializing in oils, watercolors, and line drawings, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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Glacier collection description
Say “I do!” to the Glacier program. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features intricate snowflakes, delicate calligraphy, and modern typography. We think this is a beautiful choice for all couples getting married during the winter months.
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Kenton collection description
Pepper in extra rustic goodness with the Kenton menu. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features a floral lace pattern, plus a timeless mix of calligraphy and typography. We think this is a stunning choice for romantic weddings in barns, gardens, vineyards, or backyards.
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Sunnyridge collection description
Put your food options on display with the Sunnyridge menu. Printed on luxe paper, this rustic design features a hand-painted sunflower, a unique background, and a timeless mix of typography. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegant and whimsical.
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Vegas collection description
Show your unique style with the Vegas menu. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features palm trees, stars, a delicate border, and retro typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for vintage-inspired weddings and celebrations on the Strip.
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Camellia collection description
Highlight your food options with the Camellia menu. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features a marbled background, a sleek frame, realistic blooms, and an elegant mix of typography. We especially love it for romantic couples looking for something unique and timeless.
All about standard wedding menus
FAQs - Standard menus
Why Do Wedding Menus Matter?
When you think about your wedding, can you see how something small—like the menu—shapes the whole event for your guests? While it may look like just a list of dishes on the table, the “menu” is often more than that: it becomes part of the story for your day, joining both function and a sense of style as is.
What Role Does a Menu Play at a Wedding?
Menus at each table don’t just inform people about the “food” you’ve chosen, though that’s their main goal. Frequently, menus help set the mood by letting everyone know the meal is beginning, and they guide each guest through every course. When the menu shares information about ingredients or diets, everyone can find what works best for them. Sometimes, these menus even become a keepsake, connecting each guest to the day in a “personal” way.
Which Menu Styles Are Popular Right Now?
If you want to follow the most current approach, you’ll notice two leading choices for menus in 2024. Foil-pressed designs, featuring light-catching details (especially under candlelight), stand out, and this choice is especially liked during a night event or party. The other main option—letterpress menus—gives you softly pressed text, and the “classic” feel works well for both a natural or modern setting. In both situations, the effect is both visual and physical, which people often enjoy during a special event.
What Menu Designs Work Best for Tables?
Menus need to make the dining process simple and enjoyable for all your guests, and several layouts are common for this reason. The Sundell layout is the most widely used right now, and you’ll also notice Goundry, Violin, Barnell, and Merryton at different tables, allowing for a mix of easy reading and elegant style. Can anyone read it at a glance? That’s the main test.
How Can You Match Your Menu to the Wedding’s Theme?
When you want everything at your wedding to show a united look, carrying main ideas across items is helpful. Sometimes, this involves picking paper that feels right for your table, a typeface that matches your mood, simple lines or borders that suggest the season or setting, or even including a short line about “love” or “food.” With each detail, your menu becomes part of the celebration as is.
Which Details Should Appear on the Reception Menu?
To help everyone, be sure your menu gives the “event” name and date, a clear list of each part of the meal (starter, main, dessert), as well as short notes about the food and drink. Also, include symbols for top diet requests or allergies, and, if you choose, add a brief message from you and/or your partner.
When Should Menus Be Ordered?
Want to avoid rushing or mistakes? Order your menus about two or three months before the day itself. This lets you finish your menu after you’ve selected all your food and drinks with your caterer, giving time for changes, printing, and delivery.
How Are Menus Displayed at Weddings Today?
While having one card for every guest is still common, couples now also use single large menus set at the entrance or on the table, or offer scrolls tied with a ribbon in your chosen color. Sometimes, couples use fabric or acrylic rather than paper—especially if the event features a strong or creative theme. Others might include an interactive approach, letting people talk about “food” with a chef or see each course prepared.
Can the Menu Really Change the Way People Experience the Day?
A simple menu, when it fits the event, will feel like a small but important part of your story. With honest care and a few creative choices, it can go beyond a list of “food,” turning into a memory and linking people to the feeling you want them to have as is.
Menus for every style
From bohemian and botanical to minimalist and modern, there are gorgeous menus of all styles on Zola.
Floral menusModern menusGreenery menusRustic menusWatercolor menusWhimsical menusCultural menusDestination menusBeach menusSummer menusWinter menusSpring menusElegant & Formal menusSimple & Minimalist menusTypography menusClassic & Traditional menusMonogram menusBoho menusMountains menusVintage & Retro menusMaximalist menusNautical menusBarn & Country menusBorder menusGeometric menusFall & Autumn menus
Colors that match your theme
Whether you're going for classic white or a bright array of hues, Zola has menus of every color to match your wedding theme.
Multi menusBlue menusDusty Blue menusRoyal Blue menusNavy menusBlack menusRed menusBurgundy menusWhite menusPurple menusLavender menusPlum menusPink menusRose menusDusty Rose menusCoral menusPeach menusGreen menusEmerald Green menusTeal menusOrange menusYellow menusGrey menusBrown menusOff White menus
Menus of all shapes & sizes
From traditional square menus to fancy arches, Zola has a variety of card shapes to choose from.
Standard menusRounded menusScalloped menusArch menusTicket menusDiamond menus
Mix and match options
With so many features and finishes available, choosing menus can seem daunting. Narrow your search by combining your favorite design options.