Are Chocolate Fountains Too Messy for A Wedding Reception?

Chocolate fountains are a hit at many different kinds of events, including wedding receptions. Some couples are concerned that a chocolate fountain might be a bit messy for their guests, especially if people are wearing very nice clothes.

Most adults can handle dipping fruit or other treats into a chocolate fountain without making a huge mess. When you think about it, many appetizers have the potential for being messy and these are usually the most popular items! If you are dressed up in your finest you are apt to use extra napkins and plates with the foods that tend to spill out or drip.

Younger children may have more difficulty with dipping items into the flowing chocolate without dripping some onto their clothing. If you are inviting several children under the age of 12 or so, you may want to have the chocolate fountain slightly out of reach, so that the younger kids will ask their parents for assistance.

The only other times that a chocolate fountain could get messy are at an outdoor reception or if the fountain is too close to the dance floor. Chocolate fountains will not work well at outdoor receptions if there are any flying objects about such as bugs, leaves or pollen. They work best at indoor receptions when you do not have to worry about wind and anything else that could end up in the chocolate.

It is also a good idea to keep the chocolate fountain table away from the dancing area. You do not want a dancing guest to end up in a chocolate bath! Any drip of chocolate could also cause someone who is dancing to slip. As with a wedding cake, don’t take any chances and set up the chocolate fountain on the other side of the room.

As long as you use these tips, you should have a lot of happy wedding guests enjoying the wonderful chocolate treat you have provided!