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I'd say that menus aren't necessary if it's buffet or something that you can display at the entrance of the reception. I am finding my programs necessary because we are having the Lord's Prayer. I know that his mom, my mom and our grandparents and maybe some random aunts would keep them for their scrapbooks and stuff.
I made mine very quickly from a template on here, and it only cost me $20 for the paper. They are gorgeous too. People have seen them and weren't completely convinced at first that I'd made them. I'm not initially creative either, but I'll admit it, I've straight up stolen DIY suggestions from here. Thanks, girls, by the way.
Add-on: I made menus not for every person, but a couple for each table (like a restaurant almost), and I used the same paper from the programs and some extra cardstock for a backing. It was also from here and super simple.
I didn't do either programs or menus. I think these are extra items, not necessities. Some people might appreciate having them, but most people will not notice if they're missing. :)
I don't think menus are necessary and we're not doing them. I do however think that depending on your ceremony, a program is necessary or at least nice to have. We are having one because we are having readings, songs, letters to each other and a sake ceremony and would like our guests to know who everyone is and be able to follow along.
I don't think either are necessary, personally. I did menus for the reception really only to add some color to the tables. All linens were white,chair sashes black and centerpieces had organza overlays (black) scrunched under the centerpieces. Ours were stacked white boxes tied with fuschia ribbon,so we needed some more color. Both menus & table numbers were made with the fuschia backing cardstock,topped with white CS,black print. They were actually made by someone on Etsy for almost nothing (and no aggravation for us).
Programs are nice,but most often seem to get left behind.
I did them both because I thought they were fun and a good way to add a personal touch and because I like to know what I am eating :) The other reason we did menus was because we let our guests choose their meal at dinner, so it saved a lot of time not having the waiters have to constantly repeat the menu options....however, neither is necessary at all!
We did programs, and while pretty...totally not needed.
Menus though...I think you can just do one for a table (and make it a stand up one), or simple menus for each guest. For me, that goes under 'guest comfort'...and people like to know what they are eating.
Unless it's a buffet...then no menus necessary.
I say cut the fat.
We made really inexpensive menus for our wedding but left out the programs. Afterall, everyone pretty much knows what's going on at a wedding. LOL Especially if you have a DJ to announce all that's coming up. :)
Here's a pic of what the husband and I made. Our centerpieces and menus.
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I have been to weddings without programs or menus.. really it was fine, don't sweat the small stuff as they say!
i'm not doing either of them. even doing it yourself, all of the extra paper and printing adds up. i feel like for menus, people can just look and see for themselves what they're eating, or ask the waiter if they don't know. and for programs, pretty much all of our guests are jewish so there will be no need to explain the ceremony. i think these things are nice details and are pretty if you have the time and money, but i just don't.
I'm not doing menus or programs and my primary reason being...I was at a wedding last year where, after the wedding, everyone just left the programs in pile on a table or just threw them out. It seemed like kind of a waste. So I decided not to put the time, money and effort into it. I don't think anyone will really notice.
I don't think either are necessary... they're just a nice touch!
Actually, the majority of weddings I've attended haven't had either. :)
Both are completely optional. I've never been to a wedding yet that had either of them and no one was confused in the least.
Thanks so much girls for your feeedback!! Yeah I'm going to pass! We're definitely not doing anything special for ceremony or reception so.. why waste the $ and effort.
I don't think menu cards are necesary, even though we had them. But my husband and I both work in creative fields, so we were really big on all the print materials.
Programs, though, while not necessary, I think guests really enjoy them, especially your closer friends and family, because they can keep them after the wedding as a keepsake. Also, it's a great way to really express how much you appreciate your wedding party by adding little notes and introductions. I think programs are a great way to get creative and really personalize your ceremony. And, if you just print them on one side of some cardstock, they're crazy cheap to print. We had one of my cousins design ours in InDesign, and then we had them printed for $40 (for 100).
However, I've seen a lot of weddings in blogs lately where the bride and groom will buy one giant chalkboard and write the program on the board for everyone to see. I thought that was cute.
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So I'm just wondering if it's taboo if you don't have programs or menus for your guests?? I mean do people keep those things? Do they really read the programs?
I'm on a budget and I don't really have the time or resources to make these things myself...or the creativity might I add. So I'm wondering if it's a big deal to just not have them?
Thanks :)