“An ice sculpture is the cherry on top of your event,” says Industry Pro and Ice Carver and Sculptor, Robert The Iceman. “You don’t see them every day.” 

If you’re after just a splash of ice, the most traditional option is the standalone sculpture, which are often carved with symbols of love (hearts, rings, swans, etc.) or a couple’s new last name or initials. Per Robert The Iceman, this type of piece most often features as a visual counterpoint to the wedding cake. Another smaller-scale option might be to suspend florals in ice for a unique take on tabletop centerpieces.

There is also, of course, the ice luge. For couples who really want to bring the party, this can be a fun interactive element that also doubles as décor. “We can make these where you pour directly on a track on the ice, or you can pour through a funnel tube system,” says Robert The Iceman. “That way, you can still do a beautiful sculpture, but the liquor can do some turns that it could not do if it was riding on top of the ice.”