Combine ceremony program and menu cards?

If you aren't already which you probably already are consider ordering the menus and programs in recycled paper that way when you recycle them the paper will have been recycled once before. I'm not sure how it would work having the programs and menus combined. I feel like many guests will not take them with them. If your having a buffet I'd skip the menu cards and do a menu sign near the buffet instead. If you did this you would be saving paper and afterwards the sign could be repurposed especially if it's a mirror or chalkboard. If your menu isn't buffet I think one menu per table would suffice. We are also environmentally conscious and our ceremony and reception is in the same place. I think what we will be doing is giving out wedding programs since all our guests are family and will want the program as a keepsake. Then for the reception a menu sign instead of menu cards.

Both the restaurant we are having our reception at and our planner said, no need for menu card. To cut down, you could have just one menu displayed at each table. Or, you could have the menu on a sign that displayed. The more I think, this is a good option because it doesn't waste paper, it displays the information, and you need only rent something like this (don't even have to buy it).

Something like this:

Hi Elizabeth! I think it's so cool that you are being environmentally conscientious in your wedding planning details! I agree with the others, they give some great feedback. Avoid a menu card completely by doing a sign is a great idea, and that way you can just have (recycled) printed programs.

Are you repurposing, DIYing, or doing any other environmentally-friendly decor & design details in your wedding along with these great ideas?

Our venue is very elegant and all inclusive so menu, escort cards, and programs are basically the only thing that I’m doing myself. So no DIY unfortunately

I was thinking

Sorry haha just dropped my phone!

anyways, I was thinking of doing a typical program but detailing all of the events of the night - not just the ceremony. We’ve also decided to change up the traditional order of our reception so I thought it might come in handy

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Our venue is very elegant and all inclusive so menu, escort cards, and programs are basically the only thing that I’m doing myself. So no DIY unfortunately

I was thinking of doing a typical program but detailing all of the events of the night - not just the ceremony. We’ve also decided to change up the traditional order of our reception so I thought it might come in handy

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Ahh that makes sense. Not to worry! You are still doing an amazing job being environmentally conscientious where you can be!

That's awesome! I love the idea, your program being an outline of the entire evening's events so everyone knows what's next!

Out of curiosity, how are you changing up the traditional order of your reception?