It's customary to send guests that have been invited to your wedding not only wedding invitations, but RSVP cards and wedding menu cards. Wedding invitations extend the invite to each guest, while the RSVP cards provide them with the details they'll need to respond to the invitation. And then there are the wedding menu cards. Wedding menu cards are meant to provide the guests with the options available on the menu at the wedding reception. In many instances, there will be two to three choices for the main meal, while a buffet or some kind of luncheon will provide plenty of appetizers and refreshments. Respond cards are meant for giving guests meal choices. Menu cards are meant for reception tables to inform guests what they are being served. This, in turn, will allow you to plan out what meals your catering service will serve up at the wedding banquet.
It's important that you send along detailed and explicit details about the items that will be on the menu at your wedding reception. Some people have specific food preferences, while others may have actual allergies. Sending out wedding menu cards enlightens your guests about what you'll be serving at your wedding reception. Respond card help you plan out appropriate meals for guests with specific dietary needs.
Normally, a guest will receive an invitation, reception card and RSVP card. Make sure you add RSVP info to each of your wedding menu cards, and provide envelopes as well. This way your invited guests will know that they should send the menu cards back to you. If you're concerned that some guests may not realize this, you can include a small note reminding them to send you back their RSVP cards that include dinner options for guests to choose from.
Set a deadline with the caterers that will be providing food for your wedding reception. As this deadline approaches, you can follow up with the guests who have not yet returned their reception cards. Just give them a phone call and let them know that you need to finish up your organization of the food, and they'll be more than happy to send you their wedding reception cards, or to let you know personally their food choices.
