Most companies have a 2.5 hour package. This will usually take you from the beginning of appetizers to the middle of dinner. It is becoming more common to purchase an extra hour, so that the guests can enjoy the Chocolate Fountain throughout the evening at their leisure. When choosing a Chocolate Fountain company, it is important to compare apples to apples. Not every company offers the same quality of chocolate, experienced attendants, or level of expertise. It's like choosing a photographer--you want to see the quality of his work. There are companies that will set up the fountain and leave it. For liability reasons alone, on both the part of the vendor and the purchaser, this is not wise. The fountain will look like an unsightly chocolaty mess in a very short time, if unattended.

If presentation, service and quality are unimportant to you, then shopping for price alone is the way to go. If these qualities are very important to you, then find a reputable company, get references, and try to pop in for a moment to see them in action. These are the things to look for: Is the attendant dressed professionally? Is she pleasant? Is she showing the guests how to use the fountain or merely standing around looking at her watch? Is the table well-stocked, neat and clean? Planning a wedding takes time, money, and patience. Do your homework, hire reputable people, and on your wedding day, worry about nothing. You've planned well.