Wedding Truffles

About Truffles

A truffle is a rich chocolate candy with a ganache or chocolate fudge center enrobed in chocolate. These classic candies can be purchased individually or in larger quantities from fine chocolatiers, and they have many uses as a decadent wedding treat.

Types of Wedding Truffles

While the classic chocolate truffle appeals to many couples, there is a wide range of truffle flavors and rich combinations to tickle any taste buds. Truffles can be enrobed in white chocolate – a smooth buttercream with no actual cocoa – sweet milk chocolate, or more luxurious dark chocolate, and couples can choose from dozens of popular flavors for a gourmet treat.

Fillings

There is wide variation in truffle fillings, from classic creams to outrageous flavor combinations. The most popular flavors for wedding truffles include:

• Champagne, rum, or other liqueurs
• Raspberry, strawberry, lime, orange, or other fruit flavors
• Espresso, mocha, and other rich tastes
• Caramel, nougat, and chewy flavors
• Mint or crème de menthe fillings
• Almonds, hazelnut, peanut butter, and other nutty flavors
• Seasonal flavors such as pumpkin spice or eggnog

Coatings and Shapes

There are many truffle types.

Truffles can be coated with a number of different things for distinctive appearances, including crushed nuts, coarse sugar, icing drizzles, cocoa powder, or contrasting icings in elaborate patterns. Most chocolatiers use specific coatings or patterns to identify the fillings of their chocolates, and couples can choose a particular chocolate that coordinates with the design of their wedding. A dark chocolate truffle with white chocolate drizzle, for example, is perfect for a black tie event, while a truffle coated in coarse sugar can resemble the sand at a beach wedding.

Truffles also come in a variety of shapes. Round truffles are the most common, but flat-based ovals, hearts, squares, and bells are also popular choices for weddings. Specialty chocolatiers may even offer truffles in the shape of tiered wedding cakes, or other specialized shapes such as butterflies or shells may be perfect for different wedding themes and destinations.

Truffle Wedding Favors

The most popular use of wedding truffles is as chocolate wedding favors. Small boxes could hold individual gourmet truffles or a pair of truffles, and some boxes used as favors hold as many as four unique truffles. Couples may choose to pair a light and a dark truffle together to represent both the bride and the groom, or they may simple choose their favorite flavors to share with their guests.

As favors, truffles can also be individually wrapped in foil and placed into tulle or organza bags. Adding a personalized wedding favor tag can complete the package. If the favors are ordered directly from a chocolatier, they typically offer favor boxes in popular wedding colors and metallic hues as well as coordinating ribbons, rosettes, and other decorative accents.

Cost

The cost of truffles varies based on the flavors, quantity ordered, and the quality of the confection. Simple, basic truffles may be less than $1 each, while more elaborate, gourmet treats can cost as much as $4 or higher apiece. Some chocolatiers offer bulk discounts for very large quantities, but most also require minimum orders for truffle wedding favors.

To trim the cost of truffles, couples can opt to buy a large box of truffles and create the favors themselves. This can be a substantial savings and allows the couple great control over the personalization of each favor to match their wedding colors and decorations.

Chocolatiers

Popular chocolatiers and candy manufacturers who offer wedding truffles and favor arrangements include:

Truffle Cake Decorations

• Weddings by Dezign
• Gourmet Chocolate Wedding Favor
• Wedding Chocolates by DeBrand
• Images in Chocolate
• Romanicos Chocolate
• Beau Coup
• Godiva Chocolatier
• The Vintage Truffle
• Stuffed Chocolate
• Laurie’s Chocolates
• Truffle Trolley
• Bon Chocolat
• Sweet Earth Organic Chocolates

Other Truffle Uses

In addition to wedding favors, truffles can be used in other ways during nuptial celebrations. More unique ideas include:

• Dessert Buffets: If a couple plans on offering a dessert buffet at their wedding reception, a plate of truffles can be a delicious addition.
• Cake Decorations: Adding truffles to a tiered cake can create a very unique wedding cake design, and many truffles are the perfect size to add one per slice, which can help couples judge sizes when they cut the wedding cake.
• Rehearsal Treats: Truffles can be a decadent treat for close family members, friends, and the bridal party at the wedding rehearsal dinner.
• Bridesmaid Gifts: A box of delicious truffles can be a wonderful bridesmaid gift to show each special friend how sweet they are to be in the wedding party.

Cautions

Couples need to be careful when choosing wedding truffles. In addition to the expense, truffles may not appeal to every wedding guest. Always tell guests what flavors the truffles are to avoid food allergy complications, and offer other treats as well so every guest can have a sweet sample to enjoy. When ordering truffles, read shipping policies carefully – to ensure freshness, expedited shipping may be required, and many chocolatiers will not ship truffles to hot climates where they may be damaged before they are received.

Wedding truffles are a deliciously decadent option for wedding favors, cake decorations, or just a sweet wedding treat. With many different flavors and designs to choose from, every couple can find the perfect truffle for their celebration.