Sugared almonds and sweets

Confetti and sweets for ceremonies: types and how to choose

Classic confetti with almond

Traditional confetti have an almond heart covered in sugar: simple, recognisable, suitable for any ceremony. The Maxtris Le Classicheline offers, among others, the Dolce Sposaversion and the Sposa Novella Bianca, both available in 1 kg format, designed for those looking for the most popular wedding confetti on the Italian market. The sugar coating is available in classic white or in the main pastel shades.

For ceremonies that aim for a more refined palette, the Enzo Miccio Nuancecollection by Maxtris offers shades like sage, designed to coordinate with floral themes and natural decorations. This line is designed for weddings with a particular focus on chromatic coherence between tables, wedding favours, and confetti.

Chocolate confetti and gourmet lines

The Maxtris Ciocomandorlarange is the widest in the selection: whole almond covered in chocolate and then in coloured sugar, in flavours like pistachio, ricotta and pear, salted almond and caramel, and spritz. They are also available in shaded versions (e.g., shaded pink), useful for baptisms or births where the colour needs to be gradual and delicate.

The Two Milkline combines milk and white chocolate, available in the classic and shaded pink versions, while Ciocofantasy Waferadds a crunchy texture thanks to the wafer filling. For those who prefer dark chocolate, Maxtris offers the classic and pink versions in 1 kg — a frequent choice for ceremonies with a more adult tone.

For presentation tastings or tray arrangements, the 250g Coffee Chocolate Praline Confetti Tray with Dark Chocolateis a practical option for informal ceremonies or to enrich a dessert buffet.

Marshmallows, candies and miniature liqueurs

Alongside confetti, L'Arcolaio's catalogue includes decorative Biribaò marshmallows in shapes such as braids, daisies, and stars — particularly popular for baptisms and wedding favours for children. Fini gummy candies, available in fanciful shapes and fruity flavours, complete the offering for more informal ceremonies. Miniature liqueurs, in 2 cl, 5 cl, and 23.7 cl bottles, are an elegant complement to adult wedding favours.

How to choose confetti for your ceremony

For weddings:white remains the most popular choice. Classic white Maxtris Le Classiche confetti match any style, from sober ceremonies to villa receptions. If the bride's theme is romantic or floral, the sage or dove grey nuances of the Enzo Miccio line coordinate confetti and decorations. For couples who want to surprise guests, gourmet flavours like spritz or pistachio are ideal. You can find the dedicated selection in the Maxtris wedding confettisection.

For baptisms and births:pink for girls, blue for boys — but the market is increasingly leaning towards neutral palettes like peach, ivory, and dusty blue. The shaded pink Ciocomandorla confetti by Maxtris are an intermediate solution that combines colour and taste. In the Maxtris birth confettisection, you will find the most suitable items.

For first communion and confirmation:neutral tones such as white, ivory, and dove grey are the most requested. Classic almond is often preferred, but gourmet chocolate formats are appreciated by adult guests.

For graduation:more lively or original flavours (coffee, mojito, tiramisu) are well suited for an informal ceremony among friends. The specific selection is available in the Maxtris graduation confettisection.

For weight:the 1 kg format is the most convenient for ceremonies with many guests, as it allows for more flexible portioning. The 250 g or 500 g formats are good for small receptions or when you want to offer several different flavours.

To explore the entire Maxtris assortment, you can consult the Maxtris confettisection, which collects all available lines. If you are looking for the classic white cannellini, the Maxtris Confetti Cannellini Bianchi 1 kgare among the most requested for traditional wedding favours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between classic confetti and chocolate confetti?

Classic confetti have an almond heart covered in sugar. Chocolate confetti — like those from the Maxtris Ciocomandorla line — feature almonds, hazelnuts, or cereals covered in chocolate (milk, dark, or white) and then a thin layer of coloured sugar. The result is a more intense and sweet flavour compared to the traditional version.

How many confetti are needed for a wedding favour?

Italian tradition dictates 5 confetti per wedding favour, as a symbol of health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and long life. In practice, for more generous wedding favours, 100 to 150 g per guest are used. The 1 kg formats allow for about 6-10 standard wedding favours, depending on the chosen weight.

How to choose the colour of confetti based on the ceremony?

White is the traditional colour for weddings. Pink and blue remain classics for baptisms and births. For first communions and confirmations, neutral tones such as ivory, dove grey, or dusty blue are preferred. The Maxtris Enzo Miccio Nuance line offers intermediate shades (sage, mauve, peach, burgundy) to coordinate confetti with the ceremony's theme.

Do confetti have an expiration date?

Yes. Classic confetti generally keep for 6 to 12 months if stored in a cool, dry place away from heat and humidity. Chocolate confetti tend to have a slightly shorter shelf life. It is always advisable to check the expiration date indicated on the packaging.

Can I mix different flavours and colours in the same wedding favour?

Yes, this is a popular solution to offer variety to guests. For example, you can combine Maxtris Confetti Le Classiche Dolce Sposawith a chocolate line with the same exterior colour. The important thing is to maintain chromatic or thematic coherence between the chosen flavours, for a harmonious visual result.

Which formats are most suitable for large ceremonies?

For ceremonies with many guests, the 1 kg format is the most practical and economical to portion. The 500 g formats offer a good compromise when you want to buy several different flavours without having too much leftover.