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| Typical costs: | - Ice sculptures can cost anywhere from $45 for a small tabletop vase to $300 for a standard 36-inch design, such as lovebirds, a heart or a swan, and up to $1,000 or more for large elaborate designs such as a block bar or table. For a very elaborate custom design from an accomplished sculptor, the price may go as high as $4,500.
- Rental of a chocolate fountain usually costs about $100 for a semi-service home-sized fountain for up to 50 guests, $300 for a full-service medium-sized fountain for100 guests and $400 for a full-service large fountain for 200 guests.
- Rental of a frozen drink machine, which can be used for margaritas, daiquiris and pina coladas, usually costs between $135 and $200.
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| What should be included: | - For ice sculptures, the sculptor generally will coordinate with the caterer or venue to arrange delivery of the sculpture, which is transported in a freezer trailer. After the event, staff will pick up any remaining items, such as presentation bases and drainage containers. For examples, look at the The National Ice Carving Association photo gallery of wedding ice sculptures.
- For full-service chocolate fountains, the chocolate, skewers, set-up, service of an attendant and cleaning are usually included.
- For frozen drink machines, some mix is usually included, but extra might need to be purchased, depending on the number of guests.
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| Additional costs: | - For ice sculptures, colored lighting and special effects such as fog or lasers can cost hundreds of dollars.
- For chocolate fountains, dipping items such as pretzels, strawberries, biscotti, marshmallows and dried fruits usually are not supplied. These can cost from $1 to $3 extra per person, supplied by the caterer.
- For ice sculptures, chocolate fountains and frozen drink machines, mileage might be charged for delivery and pick-up, depending on the distance.
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| Discounts: | - Some ice sculptors will give a discount in exchange for mention of their name on the wedding program or for being allowed to place a sign near the sculpture.
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| Shopping for an ice sculpture or chocolate fountain: | - For ice sculptures, a deposit of $75 or more is sometimes required to reserve the date. And many sculptors require full payment before they begin carving.
- To find a talented ice sculptor, check with your caterer. Also, the National Ice Carving Association offers a state-by-state list of members.
- Many caterers will handle rentals of chocolate fountains and frozen drink machines. If you wish to arrange it yourself, the American Rental Association offers a search-by-city feature for both chocolate fountains and frozen drink machines.
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Article updated July 2007 |
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