A Wedding Candy Buffet
Are you thinking about having a candy buffet at your reception? This idea is becoming popular and we know why — everyone has a sweet tooth, well almost! A candy buffet will add a unique and memorable touch to your guests’ experience at your wedding.
Theme
Your candy buffet should reflect you — your personality and/or wedding theme. You can plan your candy around your wedding colors, wedding theme, favorite candy, retro candy or other interests.
Need some ideas of the types of candy you could use? Here is a sampling:
- M&M’s in your theme colors, Jelly Bellys, colored mints, candy sticks in all flavors,
- Nostalgic: Necco Wafers, Candy buttons, rock candy, ribbon candy, hard candy, Bit-O-Honey, Mary Jane, Red Hots, Salt Water Taffy, Double Bubble, Retro lollipops, Good N Fruity, Gumballs
- Gummy Bears, Gummy Worms, Swedish Fish, Gummy ANYTHING
- Chocolate: foil covered choclates in any color and any shape, Hershey Kisses, malt balls, chocolate covered peanuts, chocolate covered almonds, choclate covered raisins.. well you get the picture. Chocolate candy bars (full-size or minis)
How Much Candy?
So when choosing your candy, how much do you need? The answer depends on several things. Are you going to have the candy available during your entire reception or is it going to be available later in your event? Is it designed to be consumed along with the cake or dessert bar or should it be packaged by your guest as a wedding favor to be taken along with them?
- Some rules of thumb: Buy according to how you want the display to look and not how many guests you will have.
- Choose 7-10 types of candy and then purchase 15-20 pounds of each. This will ensure that your candy buffet table looks full and well-stocked.
Display Containers
After you know how much candy you will use, you need to decide on the containers. Loose candy can be placed in large glass containers. Wrapped candy can be displayed directly on the table or in baskets or other containers. Don’t forget the scoops to allow your guests to get those M&M’s or Jelly Belly’s.
Candy Bags or Containers
You will need to have something available for your guests to put their candy in if they are going to save it for later or take it home with them. Consider providing favor boxes or bags with twist ties, even cute little Chinese takeout containers.
Putting it all together
You will need your containers, scoops, favor bags, and other display items you may want to use to dress up your table. Consider different sizes and kinds of containers, and displaying them on different levels. Don’t forget special labels for the types of candy and a sign telling your guests what to do. Also you can use ribbons, flowers, greenery - the sky’s the limit. Make sure you have someone designated to restock the containers as needed.
Anything else? Shop locally at your grocery store in the bulk section or at your warehouse store. If you shop online, be sure to order early enough to avoid shipping during hot summer weather. You may find a specialty candy store who will take care of all the details. Want to tone it down a bit? Consider having this at your engagement party, rehearsal dinner, or shower.�
August 16th, 2008 at 9:12 am
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