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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cartago collection description
Show your love for nature with the Cartago menu. Printed on luxe paper, this on-trend design features a border of hand-painted tropical leaves around a modern mix of typography. We think this is a stunning choice for destination weddings and couples getting married surrounded by lush greenery.
Kalia collection description
Add a magical touch with the Kalia menu. Printed on luxe paper, this whimsical design features timeless typography, a delicate frame, stars, and a unique color gradient. We think it’s a stunning pick for weddings in boho venues or held under the night sky.
Santorini collection description
Show that less is more with the Santorini menu. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features bold calligraphy and delicate typography on a chic solid background. We think it lends itself beautifully to any wedding vibe and venue.
Ybel collection description
Add color with the Ybel menu. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-painted blooms and leaves around a sleek mix of typography, beautifully highlighting your food options. We think it's a stunning choice for nature lovers planning spring and summer weddings.
Brookstone collection description
Add floral touches with the Brookstone menu. Printed on luxe paper, this romantic design features hand-painted roses and leaves around a timeless mix of typography in a sleek frame. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any type of wedding venue, from lush garden to formal ballroom.
Gingerwood collection description
Add a botanical touch with the Gingerwood menu. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features a timeless mix of typography between rows of leaves and berries. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from ballrooms and rooftops to vineyards and barns.
Sylvan collection description
Add to your rustic vibe with the Sylvan menu. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features delicate flowers and leaves under a modern mix of typography. We especially love it for weddings in venues like gardens, vineyards, barns, and backyards.
Millsboro collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Millsboro menu. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features a modern mix of typography on a solid background, beautifully highlighting your food options. We think it’s a stunning pick for any wedding venue, from cool brewery to hotel ballroom.
Staton collection description
Add to your artsy vibes with the Staton menu. Printed on luxe paper, this painterly design features abstract brush strokes and shapes around a modern mix of typography. We especially love it for creative weddings, in venues like urban lofts and galleries.
Melvine collection description
Modern and timeless unite in the Melvine menu. Printed on luxe paper, this elegant design features a sleek mix of typography on a solid background, beautifully highlighting your food options. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from urban penthouses to banquet halls.
Everett collection description
Choose chic with the Everett Letterpress menu. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this versatile design features modern typography, beautifully highlighting your food options. We think it strikes the perfect balance of elegant and minimalist.
Essenza collection description
Add to your romantic vibe with the Essenza Letterpress menu. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this elegant design features minimalist, continuous-line floral drawings and a timeless mix of typography. We especially love it for weddings in venues filled with fresh touches.
Adeleida collection description
Add to your romantic vibe with the Adeleida menu. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features hand-painted watercolor roses and leaves around an elegant mix of typography in a chic oval frame. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from historical mansions to rustic vineyards.
Cadiz collection description
Celebrate the love with the Cadiz menu. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features sleek typography above your initials in a unique oval frame. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from urban lofts to rustic ranches.
Merlo collection description
Add to your elegant vibes with the Merlo menu. Printed on luxe paper, this classic design features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography, beautifully highlighting your food options. We think it’s a gorgeous pick for a wide variety of wedding venues, from banquet halls to gardens.
Granger collection description
Add to your romantic vibe with the Granger menu. Printed on luxe paper, this floral design features stunning hand-painted blooms and leaves around a timeless mix of typography. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from rustic vineyard to hotel ballroom. Created in collaboration with Maggie Enterrios (@littlepatterns), a botanical illustrator known for her detailed, whimsical patterns. Her work can be found on product packaging around the globe.
Merlo collection description
Add to your elegant vibes with the Merlo Letterpress menu. Printed on luxurious, extra-thick cotton paper, this classic design features a stunning mix of calligraphy and typography, beautifully highlighting your food options. We think it’s a gorgeous pick for a wide variety of wedding venues, from banquet halls to gardens.
Beaulieu collection description
Add minimalist chic with the Beaulieu menu. Printed on luxe paper, this modern design features romantic calligraphy and a sleek line above timeless typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from historical mansion to lush vineyard.
Alvito collection description
Add elegance with the Alvito menu. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features a bold mix of typography and sleek lines in a classic layout. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from hotel ballrooms to lush vineyards.
Moreau collection description
Add to your decor with the Moreau menu. Printed on luxe paper, this botanical design features chic typography, plus a hand-painted ribbon outfitted with roses and leaves. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from historical mansions to hotel ballrooms.Created in collaboration with Maggie Enterrios (@littlepatterns), a botanical illustrator known for her detailed, whimsical patterns. Her work can be found on product packaging around the globe.
Jaramillo collection description
Add to your chic vibe with the Jaramillo menu. Printed on luxe paper, this minimalist design features an elegant mix of left-aligned typography. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from art gallery to hotel ballroom.
Normandy collection description
Add to your elegant decor with the Normandy menu. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features your initials in a botanical wreath, above chic typography in a traditional layout. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for any wedding venue, from country club to hotel ballroom.
Kently collection description
Add to your elegant vibe with the Kently menu. Printed on luxe paper, this versatile design features timeless typography in a classic layout, plus a delicate botanical illustration. We think it’s a gorgeous choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from banquet halls to rustic ranches.
Olaya collection description
Showcase your modern style with the Olaya suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features an elegant mix of typography, calligraphy, lines, and curves for a result that’s equally formal and fresh. This suite was created in collaboration with Steph Tsimonidis-Gougeon, a designer living and working in Montreal, Canada.
Pemberton collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Pemberton suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted watercolor flowers and an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy over your custom picture. We especially love it for spring and summer weddings where fresh touches shine.
Abelli collection description
Make a romantic statement with the Abelli suite. Printed on luxe paper, this timeless design features delicate botanical details and a classic mix of typography and calligraphy. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding full of formal touches.
Allamia collection description
Make a lovely statement with the Allamia suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features hand-painted watercolor flowers, plus a romantic mix of typography. Perfect for nature lovers and wedding venues full of fresh blooms.
Mathias collection description
Celebrate your love with the Mathias suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features an elegant mix of typography and calligraphy, plus delicate botanical illustrations. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from rustic ranch to hotel ballroom.
Latona collection description
Choose timeless elegance with the Latona suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features a chic mix of typography and calligraphy for a fresh yet classic feel. We think it’s a stunning choice for any wedding venue, from urban hotel to countryside ranch.
Loxley collection description
Start your forever with the Loxley suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features an intricate mix of typography for a formal yet whimsical result. We think it’s a stunning choice for a wide variety of wedding venues, from lush gardens to banquet halls. This suite was created in collaboration with Meagan Christensen, a Utah-based artist, illustrator, and designer specializing in stationery and surface design.
Adhara collection description
Send a little magic with the Adhara suite. Printed on luxe paper, this design features whimsical stars and a modern mix of typography. Perfect for lovers of astronomy and astrology, or for evening weddings.
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.