One of the latest trends at weddings is to have a chocolate fountain. There are more and more chocolate fountain providers available. A chocolate fountain is a fun and interesting addition to any wedding reception. It provides a unique interactive display as well as dessert.
A chocolate fountain uses a rich melted chocolate to cascade down through layers creating a fountain of chocolate. Guests can dip various food items into the fondue. It is a very unique and pretty display that can be used instead of a wedding cake or in addition to a wedding cake.
The flowing chocolate creates a beautiful display and aroma that draws guests to it. It helps people to mingle while creating their own wonderful chocolate dipped foods. Some of the foods that can be dipped are cake, strawberries and other fruits, marshmallows or anything you choose. The items for dipping can be arranged close by on platters so the guests can easily choose. If you are using exotic fruits make sure to use markers to let the guests know what the fruits are.
You can choose to rent or purchase a chocolate fountain. If you are going to use it more often at parties in the future you may opt to purchase one. If you do use your own, however, you will need to test it out ahead of time to ensure that you know how it works and that it works properly. There is nothing as frustrating as counting on a chocolate fountain for your reception and then discovering that it isn’t working properly. Further, if you choose to use your own fountain you will need to get a friend or family member to set it up and ensure that it is working properly at the reception.
You may opt instead to rent a chocolate fountain. Keep in mind the size of the fountain you will need. A larger size will make a stronger statement and provide more desserts. When renting, make sure that they include delivery and set up at the reception site as well as dismantle and cleaning. Many brides have been left in the lurch to clean the fountain and return it, making a messy job for them or their families at a time when that’s the last thing anyone wants to do. Be sure to sign an agreement just as you would with any other item for your wedding.