Fondue

Did you or will you have fondue as part of your reception menu? I know that chocolate (or white chocolate) fondue fountains are popular, particularly with dessert bars, but cheese fondue can also be a great appetizer or part of a cocktail hour. Meat and sauce fondues work well too, if they’re done appropriately. I think a butterscotch or caramel fondue would also be great for a fall wedding, like with a dessert bar or to accompany a chocolate fountain.

On the other hand, these can also be really mess. Be sure you have plenty of napkins on hand if you plan to use any type of fondue or fountain!

I like the idea of fondue at a wedding reception, but like you, think it could get quite messy. However, an alternative would be to have small fondue pots on each table with an assortment of things to dip. This could be done instead of appetizers, or, if you offer several types of fondue and dippers, it could replace a light meal at a reception. It potentially could be cheaper than a fully served meal, depending on the cost of renting the fondue pots.

Good idea with the small pots at each table replacing appetizers; I like that plan, though you’ve got a point about the cost of renting so many pots. Fortunately, if you’re using smaller dishes, you can use candle warming dishes (a small raised dish heated with a candle underneath) instead of actual fondue warming pots, and that may work. Anyone have any other tips for wedding fondue?