1960s - French Vintage Wedding Menu Card - Joanne Rivet Rene Meindre - 1967 Handwritten Ceremony Lunch Program - Antique Culinary Ephemera

The third page presents the handwritten menu for the wedding déjeuner (lunch), meticulously penned in the same distinguished blue ink. The culinary selections are a testament to classic French gastronomy of the era. Dishes include 'Galantine truffée' (truffled galantine), 'Saumon mayonnaise' (salmon mayonnaise), and 'Poulet Vallée d'Auge' (chicken from the Auge Valley, a region famous for its rich cream sauces). Other notable items are 'Haricots Verts' (green beans), 'Gigot de Pré Salé' (salt marsh lamb), 'Salade de Laitue' (lettuce salad), 'Fromages Assortis' (assorted cheeses), a 'Parfait aux Ananas' (pineapple parfait), and a traditional 'Pièce montée' (wedding cake). The meal concludes with 'Corbeille de fruits' (fruit basket) and 'Café Arrosé' (coffee with a digestif). The beverage list features an 'Apéritif', Muscadet, Bordeaux Calot, Côte du Rhône wines, Coteau du Layon, and Cidre, offering a rich pairing for the meal. This piece of ephemera captures a personal family history and a specific culinary moment in French culture. Its authentic wear adds to its vintage appeal, making it a wonderful collectible for those who appreciate historical French documents, wedding memorabilia, or vintage culinary arts.