Comments on: I'm thinking of having a chocolate fountain instead of a wedding cake.will that do?

By: Etiquette Gal

Etiquette Gal — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:26:59 +0000

Some people love chocolate fountains, some hate them. I personally think they look like a fountain of poop. Also I have heard of caterers recycling old chocolate from one wedding and serving it again for another event- not sanitary. Also if any kids will be there, be prepared for chocolate to be ALL OVER EVERYTHING.

If that didn't warn you away, then go ahead and have one. You're not required to do the traditional wedding cake thing.
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By: kamsmom

kamsmom — Mon, 04 May 2009 12:39:59 +0000

The chocolate fountain looks nice and tastes good but damn is it messy! The kids start playing in it and splashing it all over the table. If you must have chocolate…I would arrange something with fruit already dipped in chocolate….chocolate covered strawberries, pretzels, marshmellows and pineapple. good luck!
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By: jaye

jaye — Mon, 04 May 2009 11:57:59 +0000

I love it! Do the chocolate fountain. You can have so many yummies to dip… angel food cake, marshmallows, rice krispy treats, pretzels… the list is endless.

If you really feel like you need a cake of some sort, maybe try a "cupcake" wedding cake. I've heard that they are very popular!

Besides, do most people even like wedding cake?
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By: bdftgsregsreg

bdftgsregsreg — Mon, 04 May 2009 11:44:59 +0000

I love the idea of the chocolate fountain. I bet it would be a great hit!
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By: ihateinternetdating

ihateinternetdating — Mon, 04 May 2009 11:15:59 +0000

Get the cake. Chocolate fountains are incrediably MESSY! (Yes, I have one, we've used it 3 times.) If you don't mind dripping chocolate all over the table, all over the floor, and all over your nice white dress, go ahead! Just get a little 3 tier cake for you to cut, it'll be fun. Put the chocolate fountain in the buffet line where it belongs. I'm surprised your caterer hasn't told you this already.
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By: PT&L

PT&L — Mon, 04 May 2009 10:47:59 +0000

I'm having both! Consider having an inexpensive wedding cake, something very simple but delicious. Maybe purchase one at a local grocery chain store (they are pretty reasonable) and then have the chocolate fountain.
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By: dari98dae99

dari98dae99 — Mon, 04 May 2009 10:01:59 +0000

it's your wedding day and what ever you want is what you get.
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By: Autumn Lover

Autumn Lover — Mon, 04 May 2009 09:30:59 +0000

Sounds like a great idea! Enjoy
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By: augustacherri

augustacherri — Mon, 04 May 2009 09:10:59 +0000

You mean like dipping a strawberry and feeding it to each other in place of feeding each other a piece of cake? Sounds like a neat idea if you have plenty of cake available in the buffet.

My husband and I had a main wedding cake that we used for pictures and to feed each other, but then we had three different homemade cakes for everyone to choose from to eat.

Go for it!
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By: diemartel65

diemartel65 — Mon, 04 May 2009 08:42:59 +0000

I Do the purchasing for a hugh Hotel in Florida and we occasionally do a chocolate fountain station instead of a cake, so it isn't unheard of. Some of your guest may expect the tradition so have your caterer get a small one layer cake that is for the wedding party only. HAve it decorated like a wedding cake and take it home with you to freeze for the first anniversity. It has been done many times in Florida
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