| An ice sculpture at a wedding reception can | | | | for ideas and pricing. Custom designs are |
| be elegant, dramatic or fun. Some couples | | | | welcome. As well as your sculpture, the price |
| display their sculptures in the foyer, on the | | | | includes on time delivery and set up, and a |
| gift table, on one end of the bridal table, | | | | self-contained drip tray.The ice sculptures |
| or alongside the cake. The size and layout of | | | | are usually designed on 300 pound ice blocks. |
| the room should also influence your decision | | | | The dimensions are approximately 40" high x |
| on where to place your sculpture. The design | | | | 20" wide x 10" in depth. One block ice |
| of the sculpture could weigh approximately | | | | sculptures range from $250 - $350, and vary |
| 150 to 200 pounds, so a table is needed to | | | | depending on the style you select. Delivery |
| support this weight.Seeking referrals from | | | | charges will be added if traveling expenses |
| family and friends is a good place to start. | | | | are incurred.Ice sculptures set up indoors |
| You can also look for an ice sculptor in your | | | | will last approximately 5-8 hours. The larger |
| area by searching the website of The National | | | | the piece, the longer it lasts. As the ice |
| Ice Carving Association. This site has | | | | melts, water is collected in the |
| registered international members as well as | | | | self-contained drip tray. The company will |
| those in the United States.Ice carvers | | | | provide baby's breath and greens to cover the |
| suggest that you call as soon as you decide | | | | tray so it will not be visible. On request, |
| to have an ice sculpture at your reception. | | | | they also offer flower arrangements, candles, |
| They will ask you for a deposit to secure | | | | balloons, and table swans to adorn your ice |
| your date on their calendar. They give you | | | | sculpture. The also rent lovely pedestals, |
| the choice either hand carved sculptures of | | | | which make an elegant display and give the |
| crystal clear ice or the more popular molded | | | | ice sculpture more height.The classic swan is |
| sculptures, which can be colored to suit the | | | | one of the most requested ice sculptures for |
| room or theme of the reception. They ask you | | | | wedding receptions. |
| to browse through their online ice gallery | | | | |