Features and Types
Classic Almond Confetti
Traditional confetti features an almond heart covered with sugar. Maxtris produces several lines based on the classic style: the Le Classiche Dolce Sposa (1 kg, white) is among the most requested varieties for weddings, thanks to its smooth sugar coating and pure almond flavour. The Sposa Novella Bianca (1 kg) is the alternative for those who want a confetto with a brighter white. For those seeking premium raw materials, the Mandorla Avola Silver line uses superior-quality almonds in white coating.
The Enzo Miccio Nuance line expands the palette of classics with shades such as sugar paper, sage, mauve and burgundy — designed for those who want to coordinate confetti, bomboniere and table centrepieces precisely.
Chocolate Confetti and Gourmet Lines
The Ciocomandorla range by Maxtris is the broadest in the selection: whole almond covered in chocolate and then in coloured sugar, available in flavours such as pistachio, ricotta and pear, salted almond and caramel, spritz and Fruit Mix. It also comes in Sfumati Avorio version (1 kg), appreciated for christenings where the colour should be soft and gradual.
The Two Milk Classico Bianco (1 kg) line combines milk chocolate and white in a compact coating. For those who prefer the intensity of dark chocolate, Maxtris offers the Cioccolato Fondente Classico (1 kg). For sweet buffets or tray arrangements, the Cioconocciola Les Noisettes Gold Luxury (500 g) with hazelnut and gold coating are a more refined option.
Sweets, Marshmallows and Miniature Liqueurs
Alongside confetti, the catalogue includes gummy sweets Fini in fanciful shapes and fruity flavours, suitable for informal ceremonies or bomboniere dedicated to children. Decorative marshmallows Biribaò — available in shapes such as plaits, daisies and stars — are particularly appreciated for christenings and communions.
I miniature liqueurs (2 cl and 3 cl bottles under the L'Arcolaio brand, such as Petrus Boonekamp and Vecchia Romagna) complete the offering for adult bomboniere: a practical complement to pair with any container.
How to Choose Confetti for Your Ceremony
For the wedding: classic white goes with any style. The Maxtris confetti Le Classiche Dolce Sposa and Sposa Novella Bianca are the most popular choices. If the theme is floral or romantic, the shades of the Enzo Miccio line — sugar paper, sage, dove grey — allow you to coordinate everything. For a more modern ceremony, gourmet flavours such as pistachio or Fruit Mix Ciocomandorla surprise your guests. For the dedicated selection, the Maxtris confetti for wedding page brings together the most suitable varieties.
For christening and newborn: pink and blue remain the classics, but demand is increasingly shifting towards neutral palettes (peach, ivory, sugar paper). Ciocomandorla Sfumati Avorio offers a warm white, suitable for both boys and girls.
For communion and confirmation: neutral shades such as white, ivory and dove grey are preferred. Classic almond confetti are the most frequent choice, but chocolate flavours are appreciated by adult guests.
For graduation: more vibrant or original flavours work well for an informal party. You can also explore green confetti for marriage promise if you're looking for colours outside the standard palette.
For the weight: the 1 kg format is the most convenient for ceremonies with many guests, as it allows flexible portioning. The 500 g formats work well for small receptions or for those who want to offer more flavours. Tradition dictates 5 confetti per bomboniera — an odd number, symbol of good fortune — but for more generous bomboniere, 100 to 150 g per guest is recommended.
FAQ
What is the difference between classic confetti and chocolate confetti?
Classic confetti have an almond heart covered with sugar. Chocolate confetti — such as those from the Maxtris Ciocomandorla line — feature almond covered in chocolate (milk, dark or white) and then with a thin layer of coloured sugar. The flavour is more intense and sweet compared to the traditional version.
How many confetti are needed for a bomboniera?
Italian tradition calls for 5 confetti per bomboniera, as a symbol of health, wealth, happiness, fertility and long life. For more generous bomboniere, weights of 100 to 150 g per guest are used. A 1 kg format allows for approximately 6–10 standard bomboniere, depending on the weight.
How do you choose the colour of confetti based on the ceremony?
White is the colour of the wedding. Pink and blue are classics for christenings and newborns. For communions and confirmations, neutral shades such as ivory, dove grey or sugar paper are preferred. The Maxtris Enzo Miccio Nuance line offers intermediate shades — sage, mauve, peach, burgundy — to coordinate the confetti with your ceremony theme.
Do confetti have an expiry date?
Yes. Classic confetti generally keep for 6 to 12 months if stored in a cool, dry place away from sources of heat and moisture. Chocolate confetti tend to have a slightly shorter shelf life. Always check the date shown on the packaging.
Can I mix different flavours and colours in the same bomboniera?
Yes. You can pair, for example, a white classic confetto with a Ciocomandorla with the same outer colour. What matters is maintaining colour coherence between the flavours chosen. For the Fini sweet range or Biribaò marshmallows, they can be included in the bomboniera in place of some of the confetti, especially for children's ceremonies.
L'Arcolaio is located in Pignataro Interamna (FR), just a few minutes from the Cassino junction on the A1. The 5,000 m² sales point features a refrigerated room dedicated to confetti, open Monday–Saturday 8:30–19:00, Sunday 10:00–19:00. We ship throughout Italy and to 21 European countries.
