1950s - Vintage French Wedding Menu Pair - Two Antique Dinner Party Programs - Collectible Gastronomy Ephemera Set

The first menu, dated October 7, 1950, celebrates the marriage of Paulette and Michel. Its cover features a beautiful gilded and embossed oval frame adorned with wheat stalks and delicate floral scrolls, enclosing the word 'MENU.' The déjeuner (lunch) menu lists traditional French dishes such as Spécialités Viroises, Poularde Normande, Alouettes sans tête, Broche d'Agneau, and Frisée de Lingreville, followed by Entremets like Riz glacé crème Anglaise and Gâteaux assortis. Fine wines, Café Tricolore, and Liqueurs complete the meal.

The second menu, from September 29, 1953, commemorates the union of Michelle and Raymond. Its cover boasts an elaborate, highly stylized gilded 'MENU' in ornate script. This menu details both a déjeuner and a dîner (dinner). The lunch features Hors-d'Œuvre Variés, Brochet Beurre Blanc, Tournedos Sauce Madère, Suprêmes d'Argenteuil, and the classic Saint-Honoré cake, accompanied by Vin Blanc 1951, Vin Rouge Saint-Emilion, and Anjou Coteau du Layon. The dinner is equally elaborate, with Potage Velouté, Poules Mayonnaise, Gigot d'Agneau, and an intriguing 'Non Autorisé' item, adding a touch of mystery. Both meals conclude with Coupes de Fruits, Café, and Liqueurs or Eau de Vie. These menus collectively provide a delightful insight into post-war French celebratory dining.