Forget boring menus! The menu is a key element of any wedding reception, from informal picnic-inspired fêtes to formal black tie affairs. Today we’re rounding up a few creative wedding menu ideas, from glamorous mirrors to tropical leaves! – Annie

White calligraphy on a mirror adds instant glamour. | Photography: Mi Belle Photographers, Event Planning: The Green Ribbon Party Planning Co. via Martha Stewart Weddings

How amazing is this combination of acrylic and moss?! | Photography: Dani Stephenson, Floral & Event Design: Jennifer Joyce Design, Calligraphy: Saffron Avenue via Dani Stephenson

Love these cheerful illustrations. | Photography: Ned Jackson Photography, Menus: Happy Menocal via The Knot

Play with texture. | Photography: Erin McGinn, Floral & Event Design: Greenlion Design, Calligraphy: Heather Belle Ink via Style Me Pretty

This wooden menu doubles as decor. | Photography: Onelove Photography, Floral & Event Design: JL Designs, Calligraphy: Tessa Shane via Hey Wedding Lady

Draw inspiration from your surroundings. Gold calligraphy on tropical leaves, anyone? | Photography: Brandon Kidd Photography, Wedding Planner: LVL Weddings & Events, Floral Design: Wildheart, Calligraphy: Miss B Calligraphy via 100 Layer Cake

Keep it classic with elegant calligraphy and textured paper. | Photography:Christina Lilly, Paper Goods: Claire Hudson with Pennys & Stamps via Green Wedding Shoes

Love the mix of illustrations and calligraphy. | Photography: Sposto Photography,  Coordination: Green Apple Event Co, Calligraphy: Luminous Lines via Green Wedding Shoes

Doing double duty as a menu and bread bag. | Photography:Pat Furey via Green Wedding Shoes

Add color with watercolor frames. | Photography: Jen Huang, Florals & Styling: Poppies & Posies, Menus: Paperfinger via Paperfinger

Who needs dozens of menus when you can have one giant menu (with gorgeous calligraphy, might I add)? | Photography: Katie Stoops Photography, Event Planning: Bash, Please, Calligraphy: A Fabulous Fete via Studio DIY

No flying menus here! | Photography: Plum & Oak, Venue & Coordination: Quail Haven Farm, Calligraphy: Elli via Ruffled

p.s. More wedding menu inspiration right here!