Fountains for Weddings

The sight and sound of trickling water always ups the "ooh" factor and adds an enticing ambiance to any wedding theme and to any bridal décor.

Tabletop water fountains are elegant yet earthy, making them ideal focal points for everything from black tie receptions to casual, seaside celebrations. With or without floral embellishment, indoor water fountains inspire admiration.

Water fountains for the reception come in many styles and designs, but they all share one of two common denominators. They are either corded or battery operated. Corded fountains work best for a guest book, buffet or cake table that is located near an outlet and offers the ability to safely tuck and hide the cord. Cords must be completely secured away from guests and foot traffic. Battery operated fountains are ideal for guest tables. No cords are involved so the table looks clean, and guests are safe from accidental cord mishaps. A quality battery system should provide a minimum of 8 hours of continuous flow. With any fountain, the higher the water level, the quieter the operation. Beginning the reception with full reservoirs in the water fountains will insure a more peaceful experience. And fountains with reservoirs built specifically to prevent splashing should be chosen.

What to do about hard water deposits?

Unfortunately, hard water deposits can be tough to deal with. The best solution is cleaning on a periodic basis. There are water additives that can be purchased specifically for fountain use, although we have found them to be relatively ineffective on hard water deposits. Vinegar, on the other hand dissolves hard water residue in short order. Another solution would be to fill your fountain with distilled water, although this may be cost prohibitive for many consumers.