Giving your friends and family molded chocolate favors is an opportunity for you to express your gratitude to them for participating in your special celebration, and chocolate a perfect way to do that. Traditionally connected with love and romance, chocolate is an edible gift that will provide your wedding guests with a sweet memory. There are countless molded chocolate treats you can choose from as well as a variety of flavors. Most chocolate companies have thousands of molds, ranging from a miniature wedding cake that can fit in the palm of your hand to a 3 foot tall, 15 pound champagne bottle that can be used as part of a dessert table or however you want it.

Some bridal couples decide to donate to a charity in their guests names; thanking them with molded chocolate treats that symbolizes the charity they have chosen. As an example, a pink ribbon made of chocolate can be paired with a donation to breast cancer research or a chocolate cat or dog can represent a donation to an animal shelter.

It is important to keep guests allergies and dietary restrictions in mind when choosing molded chocolate favors. Keep the lines of communicat
ion clear, both with your guests and your chocolatier. Some chocolate companies have chocolate suited for kosher, vegan, and gluten free diets so if that is what you are looking for, the Internet is a good way to find a company that provides those choices. Many people are concerned about choosing milk chocolate versus dark. Children by and large prefer milk chocolate over dark and even though dark chocolate is becoming more popular due to being rich in heart healthy antioxidants, not everyone likes the bittersweet flavor.

Most people love chocolate but do not realize that it grows on trees. Cacao trees bear bright yellow, red, or orange pods that look like elongated squashes. Split, these pods release seeds called cacao beans. The beans are fermented to develop flavor, aroma, and color, and then roasted to intensify their rich flavor. There are different varieties of cacao trees: Criollo, which product the finest beans but are more difficult to grow and have low yields, and Forasteros, which provide the bulk of the worlds cacao beans.

Memories are created by our senses, what we see, hear, touch, taste, and smell. Make a sweet memory of your special occasion by having gourmet molded chocolate treats for all of your guests to enjoy.