How Sweet It Is: Building the Candy Buffet of Your Dreams
So — you've caught the candy buffet bug.You're not alone. More and more brides want to see a tower of sweets at their reception.
Motives differ: some like how buffets allow guests to hunt and pick according to their personal sweet tooth.
Others like the fairytale flavor. Candyland, Babes in Toyland, Willy Wonka: some of our earliest dreams of abbondanza involve forests where gumdrops hang from trees, chocolate runs in rivers and pillars are peppermint sticks.
- The Secret to Sweetness
- Seducing the Eye
- An Aesthetic Equation
- Like a Kid in a Candy Store? Here's What to Buy
- The Theme's the Thing
- Retro Revivals
- Amplifying Your Style
- Fashion a Feast for the Eye
- Regal Crystal
- Affordable Alternatives
- Pro Planners' Tricks for Better Buffets
- Don't Forget the Take-Away
- It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (for Candy)
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And if that makes you nervous, rest assured you have company. Because a candy buffet isn't free. Like any other "wow" aspect of a wedding, it's part of your overall investment. And while the waitstaff might pass the hors d'oeuvres and the venue lay out the linens, you could be on your own when it's time to design the candy buffet.
But not to worry: here are some tips from the pros for translating that bountiful delight in your head into a mouth-watering reality at your wedding.
The Secret to Sweetness
Scan all those photos of candy buffets throughout the web, and you'll quickly spot two things.One, buffets are monstrously popular. And two, while some are a feast for the eyes, others seem to fall short of the heights their planners must have hoped for.
So what's the secret?
Here's number one: buying enough candy. Sounds simplistic, but it's key.
Seducing the Eye
"The first thing I tell brides — you really can't do candy as a hard commodity. It's more a decoration," says Jon Prince, president of online candy giant CandyFavorites.com."I talk to hundreds of brides. They'll say, 'I'm having 200 guests, and I want to give each guest 3 ounces, so I guess I need about 37 pounds of candy.' Sounds reasonable, and 3 ounces might be enough to actually satisfy your guests, but visually? It won't be enough to make a presence."
Prince suggests that instead of seeing candy by the numbers, brides take an aesthetic approach. "You choose the flowers because they're beautiful," he says. "The candy buffet should be too."
And unlike flowers, Prince adds, candy serves double duty as an edible item. "Still, you have to budget the candy buffet into your wedding expenses. It doesn't work well as an afterthought."
An Aesthetic Equation
But what about the wedding planners who suggest buying a pound of candy per person?Prince says buffets work best when you plan by the eye, not the numbers.
"To make it look gorgeous, I'd start with the table, not the guest count. I'd take five to 10 types of candy, and buy 15 to 20 pounds each, whether you actually need that much or not."
He adds, "When it comes to candy, the more the merrier. If you have a large table overflowing with candy, you have presence. The biggest disappointment I hear is that the candy buffet didn't look substantial."
Like a Kid in a Candy Store? Here's What to Buy
Okay, so now you have a handle on those numbers. But between the heaping bins at upscale food markets and the galaxies of candy choices online, which temptations do you choose?There aren't any hard-and-fast rules, says Prince.
Not really, he says. Instead, it's the season's colors and personal themes that are driving brides' choices.
The Theme's the Thing
To illustrate, Prince describes an all-white Miami wedding where the couple set up 20 to 30 pounds each of white candies, placing the unwrapped varieties in jars, martini glasses and other interesting containers, and piling custom-wrapped mint rolls in front. "It looked fantastic," he says.Mark Kingsdorf of The Queen of Hearts Wedding Consultants concurs: it's the themes that shape candy buffets. "And like everything else in weddings, candy buffets are getting more and more personalized, with more and more variations.
Retro Revivals
"Of course, 'Everything old is new again,'" he adds. "So you see things like retro candy buffets. At one wedding we did the candy bracelets and necklaces on the elastic cords; the little waxed bottles filled by sugar water."There are very few themes you can't do with candy. Beach weddings are fun, with all those boardwalk choices: saltwater taffy, caramel apples, fudge, peanut brittle."
Amplifying Your Style
"I like to focus," explains Prince, "but the focus can be anything. Candies you personally like, or a theme, or a texture. If you're having an all-white wedding, you'll want an all-white candy buffet. If you're having a destination wedding in an exotic location, you could choose dramatic, Caribbean types: Island Punch Jelly Belly beans."In the end, you want 'presence.' Mies van de Rohe once said 'Less is more,' but he definitely wasn't talking about candy buffets."
Fashion a Feast for the Eye
You're set. You've narrowed down your choices... and you've got the goods. Now how do you add those visual touches that turn your buffet from "aww" to "jaw-dropping"?Regal Crystal
For starters: choose cool containers. "One of the more striking displays I've seen put the candy in William Yeoward and Baccarat," says Prince."Basically — and this is a good idea — the couple matched their candy containers to their floral vases."
Affordable Alternatives
Don't have quite that much fine crystal waiting in the wings? Here's a budget-friendly alternative from Kingsdorf. "Find some interesting containers: different shapes, different heights. Personally, I've used a dozen different containers from Ikea, and the most expensive one was about $10."He adds that clear containers are best, to show off the contents, and that container mouths should be wide enough for the scoops.
Pro Planners' Tricks for Better Buffets
"To make the whole look pop, raise some of those containers on the table." Kingsdorf explains an old catering trick is to take a catering rack or a milk crate — "the kind that restaurants and supermarkets get their milk delivered in" — turn it upside down on the table, and cover with a cloth."A nice bunching fabric gives you spill and texture. Put some of your containers on top of that."
The final touch? A floral arrangement. Or more cheaply, some complementary pillar candles in your wedding colors.
Don't Forget the Take-Away
Kingsdorf adds that your most personal touch could be the candy bags. "At one of the weddings I did recently, the couple went to a dollar store and got a bunch of takeout containers in red, one of their colors. "They personalized each container with a little sticker, which was inexpensive and very cute. Anyone could do the same thing: use a tag or little rubber stamp, or stickers."Just find a way to add that custom touch."
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (for Candy)
So why are candy buffets so sizzling hot these days, anyway?Simple: they're a huge hit with guests. "Favors can be a tough choice," points out Kingsdorf. "Depending on your guests, you might find yourself picking up a ton of personalized CDs or bottle stoppers at the end of the night. But when it's edible, people eat it ... or take it home. I think a lot of brides are cueing into that."
Prince adds, "It's just a trend people are enjoying right now.
"But when you really dig down," he muses, "it's not about the product at all. It's about nostalgia.
"In a lot of weddings, two people are taking a major step toward adulthood. The candy buffet lets them connect back to any fond memories they have of childhood.
"Candy is powerfully reminiscent," he concludes.
Hi all! I am doing a candy bufft for my September 5 2010 wedding. My colors are a burnt orange and cream. I have found the candy I want in orange and white and have chosen 12 kinds with 10 -12 pounds each,. (this comes out to 8oz per person) We are planning to have 130-150 people at our wedding. do you think this will be enough? On a side note there will be a full dinner and alcohol there as well. Also I live in Virginia and am looking for containers for my candy. If anyone has any they would like to sell, or know of where I can get some relatively cheaply I’d really appreciate it! you can e-mail me at kimberly.laspina@gmail.com or reply to this post. Thanks in advance!
Hi Kim-
I also got most of my glass containers at TJ MAXX – they had a great selection of different sizes and shapes and were VERY reasonable! Hope this helps!
Lynn
TJ Max is a GREAT place to buy your glass. I agree. They are very inexpensive for what you are looking for.
Hi Kim,
I’m doing a candy buffet for my daughter’s 15th B-Day. I got all my containers at Wal-Mart (giant martini glasses, etc.). The most I spent on one was $10. I know it’s really tacky but if you are on a really tight budget – keep the receipt and return them after your wedding. As for the amount of candy, you might want to get more – don’t go by the amount of guests – it’s more about the look, even after guests have dipped into it. Any leftover- give out at Halloween (only the wrapped ones, of course). Still have some left? The holidays are just around the corner! Have fun, hope this helps. Most of all – enjoy your wedding and don’t STRESS!
This is more than just tacky. This is retail fraud, which is a crime to use merchandise and then return it.
Agree Kim – very tacky!!! can see you returning if unused, but if you use you should not return. You purchased them — you didn’t rent them. I’m just saying…
I found beautiful candy jars and bowls at t j maxx starting at 10.00 down to 3.99
Hi All,
I’m interested in purchasing jars, glasses or bags for a graduation party candy buffet. If anyone has some available please contact me at LVenable@glaceau.com. I live in NYC.
Try your local Salvation Army or other thrift shores… SUPER CHEAP! I know ours here have alot! All they need is a run through the dishwasher. No one will ever know and you wont feel bad when you give them back to the Salvation Army when your done!
Good Luck!
hello all, i was wondering where i can get glass containers online? any info will be helpful. thanks!
Hi Tatiana,
I have quite a collection of the glass containers. Some are shown in the picture. Please let me know which ones you are interested in purchasing and I will be happy to provide a price quote to you. Also, please give me your zip code to calculate the shipping charges. Thanks so much!
IM HAVING A CANDY BUFFET FOR MY DAUGHTERS WEDDING NEXT MONTH, I FOUND A LOT OF JARS AT MY LOCAL HOBBY AND CRAFT STORE REAL CHEAP,ALSO YOU CAN START GOING TO GARAGE SALES AND FLEA MARKETS ,YOU CAN GET ALOT OF NICE JARS.GOOD LUCK!
I have brand new glass containers which are different sizes and shapes. These are ideal for a candy buffet. Please email me if you are interested in purchasing. Some of the containers are shown in the picture. I also have clear plastic candy scoops and tongs. Thanks and best wishes to you!
DO YOU STILL HAVE THE CANDY BOWLS? HOW MUCH? WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
They are different prices, depending on the size and shape. I am in TX. Let me know if interested and I will contact you with more info. Thanks
Joanna, you may email me at selltoday@ymail.com regarding the glassware. Thanks
do you still have the candy scoops and tongs?
Hi Doreen,
I still have scoops and tongs available if you need them. I am located in TX. Thanks
Do you still have the candy scoops and tongs?
I don’t like plastic ones.
Hi – do you still have these containers?
Hi Felicia,
Yes, I still have some of the glass containers. I am in TX and will be happy to ship if you would like. Thanks
Hi,
I am interested in the larger glass jars – are they still available?
Yes the larger jars are still available if you would like to purchase. Please email me at selltoday@ymail.com
Thanks
Hi Elizabeth-
Do you still have the scoops and tongs available? Can you please message me @ leberle@roadrunner.com if you do and let me know how much you would like for them! Or comment here! Thanks-
Lynn
Do you still have the scoops and tongs available? If so e-mail me please :)
Im doing a communion for my son at home and Im wondering what colors I should do for a communion and how many different candies I would need, there’s 35 people going to be there but mostly adult’s only 5 kids.Just would like to do something special for him
White, choc. brown, lite blue and silver would be a nice combination . . . including kisses, and those new almond joy candies. Check the bulk food section of your local supermarket for ideas or go to http://www.candywarehouse.com . . . you don’t have to buy from there, but you can see what is available in those colors.
I have several vases/jars left over from my wedding last May. I have attached a picture, please email me if you would like to purchase them.
Hi Nicole,
I am interested in buying some, can you email me with pics and prices, thanks.
benandjessicaswedding@gmail.com
Hi Nicole,
I own a chocolate fountain & candy buffet business and would possibly be interested in purchasing some of your items. Please let me know where you are located and also if you have any scoops.
Thanks, Lisa
I am hoping to be able to get these out this weekend, I will email pics then.
What items do you have left?
For my May 1 wedding, we purchased a bunch of Easter candy and sorted out our colors – purple and green. We also used a few websites online, like those listed already to purchase additional candy. We currently have tons of blue, pink, and yellow candy left if anyone is interested in buying it. After our wedding we’ll probably have some purple and green candy left, as well as the glass and plastic containers we are using. I can send pics to those who are interested. Good luck planning your candy buffets!
Do you have any yellow candy left over? If so, what do you have? Please contact me via email if there is any left
SmithFamily2011@yahoo.com
Hello. I am getting married on july 3rd. Please email me if you have any purple candy leftover from your wedding. Thank you, kaisha
We are needing blue, green and yellow candy. Any left? If so, please contact me: cookieladycarol@yahoo.com Thanks!
Hi do you still have candy?
My daughter is geting married in Oct. and her colors are blue and yellow. What kind of candy is it? could you send me some pictures?
Thanks
Do you still have candy left? I am looking for blue and yellow? you can email me at jonitadixon@yahoo.com
Hi,
My daughter is getting married in Dec. and is looking for blue and pink candy. Do you have any of it left and would it still be good?
i would like to purchase the glasses you have left over
Hello I was wondering where u got those treat bags on the picture. Our wedding colors are hot pink, lime green and baby blue. Thought they would match. Thanks
I believe I got them from http://www.nashvillecrafts.com
http://www.nashvillewraps.com ?????
hey, our wedding in in november 2010 just wondering if any of the jars were still available?? would be very interested in purchasing them for our candy bar. thanx sarah
Hi, I was wondering if you still had any of your buffet stuff ?
Do you have anything left?
If so please email me
SmithFamily2011@yahoo.com
how much did u want for them?
Wondering if you might still have the jars with the lids and if so how many do you have?
Thanks in advance.
Hi Nicole-
Do you have any of these jars/scoops left? If so how much do you want form them! I am getting married in August and still need some more jars – can you email me @leberle@roadrunner.com!!
Thanks-
Lynn
Hi there,
I am interested in purchasing your candy jars. How many do you have? What sizes? How much?
Thank you,
Cheryl
Yes, I would be interested in purchasing some candy jars, let me know if still available.
Thanks
very interested in buying candy jars for my daughters wedding in July. Please contact me.
I’m giving my daughter a Sweet 16 birthday party in October. The theme is Diamonds and Pearls. I have a pretty good idear of the candies I want to order and I want to start ordering them soon but I don’t want the candy to be stale tasting by the time we have the party. How far in advance can I order the candies and maintain their freshness?
TIA
Where are you located? It would depend on the cany and the type of weather at that time.
I am located in Maryland.
The “candy man” at the store we’re ordering from for our wedding said that everything but chocolate and gummy candy can be ordered up to a year out, especially if you keep it sealed in the original bag it comes in.
Chocolate and gummies can be purchased 3 months before the party in order to be good.
Hope this help!
Liz,
Thanks very much. This information is very helpful.
I am getting married in August 2010 – and am looking to do a Candy table at the reception – I have only been to one wedding where I have seen this and dont remember how it was set up,only remember how cool it looked and knew right away I needed that at my wedding! If anyone has any pictures of candy tables they could share with me that would be awesome!
Thanks
If you want to see a few hundred photos . . . go to http://www.flickr.com or http://www.google.com/images and type “candy buffet” into the search engine. Good Luck!
High Nancy. my name is Anna and I am new to the candy buffets. I just wanted to thank you so much for the Flickr post because it was just what I was looking for. Even though I am gifted with creativity, I am always looking for ideas. I was wondering if you might know where I could purchase those L O V E dishes I keep seeing?
PS I did a search and not only found the L O V E candy dishes but all the letters as well
Do you have any ideas on prices for buffets (served per container as well as a catered self serve display)? I tend to under price myself because I love doing this but I want to turn it into a business as well.
I’m selling 5 apothecary jars + a vase for $100 OBO. Jar on the far right is genuine Marquis by Waterford crystal. Only used once for my wedding reception candy buffet (which was a great hit!) Please reply to this message if interested. Local pick up from Miami, FL only.
have you sold these yet…..do you have boxes to ship to austraila…..
Hi Marika,
I can try. What is your zip code?
hi judy my zip code is 4115 hope you havnt sold them yet there is nothing like them in australia that i can find…..my daughters wedding is in feb 2011 just trying to be as prepared as i can be and not pay the earth for it at the same time and $100 dollars seems very fair……thanks for your time….marika
Hi Marika,
I’m so sorry but I already sold them. Good luck!
I am interested in purchasing your Apothocary Jars, if you would be willing to accept $50 for them. I live in Miami, FL and could meet you in downtown Miami, or Miami Beach. If you would be willing to sell for that amount, please let me know.
Thanks!
I can do $60 and you can pick them up @ my office in Miami Lakes. Let me know!
Have you actually sold these? I would be willing to buy and pay for the shipping to Pa.
Hi Sue,
I’m so sorry but I sold them already!
Hi Sue
I have everything you need for your candy buffet. Let me know if you still any items. Thanks!
Hi Judy,
If you haven’t already sold these, I live in Miramar and would be willing to pick them up tonight for $60. Please let me know as soon as you can…. my wedding is next week! :)
Hi Sammi,
Congrats on your wedding!
Sorry! I did sell them already. I actually own a candy buffet business, Fancy Candy Buffets, and service Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Visit my website and let me know if you’re interested so I can quote you. =)
I wanted to buy these jars from you.
I live in California but will pay for UPS shipping if you can send it UPS C.O.D I can receive it and they will not leave it to me unless I send you back payment in cash if you choose they have that option. Please let me know if you can do this?
Thanks!
Jenny A
jennya555@yahoo.com
do you still have these jars?????? live in FL can pick up or you ship.
Hello, do you still have the apothecary jars for sale? Thanks
If you are doing a Candy Buffet yourself, Just ensure that you get lots and lots of Candy. Most people that have done these on their own will tell you that the Candy was gone in an hour.
Imagine having a cocktail hour at your event and have the food be gone in an hour??? Not Good…You want the buffet to have a presence , to have a WOW factor and to make such an impression that your guest will be talking about it for years to come…..
I am attaching some pictures of a Pink and Blue buffet that I caterered for a Party ShowCase. The lights inside the Rock Candy..Made it rock!!!!
I am a member of Borders Rewards perks . . . a FREE membership is available at any Borders bookstore. You can become a member and then you get coupons via email and access to the Borders Perks website, where they offer discounts on various services, gift, apparel (you MUST go through the website and order online to get the discounts) Right now they have a discount code for CANDY WAREHOUSE – 10% off. If you were going to order from them anyway, it is certainly worth a trip to the nearest Borders to sign up for membership!
You Rock, Nancy! Thanks for the advice. I am going to do just that!
I am in search of hot pink candy bags or maybe even pink with a mixture of orange i’m doing both of those colors for my wedding and I can’t find bags anywhere…Please HElp! Thanks!
If you have a Michael’s craft store near you, I found all kinds of colors and sizes of paper bags 16 for $2.99, they are over with the gift bags and tissue paper. Don’t forget to use your 40% off coupon they offer in the Sunday newspapers..
I am also using Pink (and Apple Green) for my wedding.. I found Hot Pink candy bags on ebay.. 50/$0.99!!
PAPERMART.COM had a wide selection. I just purchased hot pink and lime greeen little favor bags 25 for 8.99. good luck.
Love this idea of a candy buffet for my sons baptism any ideas of theme should I mix colors primary or stick to my blue brown white theme.
I am having a Western Theme wedding in Sept 2010, any ideas for candy for my candy bar? Any ideas will help!!!
Thanks
Lori
Hi Lori,
Tie rope around the glass jars/containers, use a handkerchief colored fabric for the runner on the table for decor. What are your wedding colors?
thanks for the great idea, I didn’t even think about using actual haystring from my horses hay bales. My colors are black, ivory and sage green.
I don’t have any ideas for the type of candy to use in your candy buffet but I would reccomend using your wedding colors. An idea that I did see in a magazine was a smores station where guests can build their own smores and heat them over a fire. It is interactive and may work with your western theme. I’ve seen pictures of this done indoors and outdoors. Here is one that is indoors.
I am having a 16th sweet shoppe dance party and I want to have a very impressive candy bar, but I am on a budget. Does anyone know where to find jelly belly jelly beans of each flavor in one big case together? It seems like you have to buy each flavor separatly which is very expensive. Also, do any of you know where to find cheap candy containers and jars? Thanks for the help!
Sarah,
Look on website metrocandy.com I think they have these jelly beans. Also, it is the cheapest bulk candy prices I can find. Hope this helps!
Thanks! I didn’t see what I was looking for, I need each flavor packaged individually but sold all together in one big case, sorry I didn’t specify that! I still found some other candy though so your comment did help me!
They sell 4 lb. tubs of Jelly Belly at Costco for about $15. But they are all different flavors mixed together. Not sure if you wanted them mixed up.
Hey Sarah,
Keep in mind jelly beans are very expensive to ship and tend to get a little gooey if shipped in warmer climate (you probably will not have a problem if you order ASAP). Yet, do not forget – local candy stores sell jelly beans pre-packaged. Additionally, Walmart set up a fabulous candy display last year around Easter that had all candies color coordinated!!
i JUST BOUGHT A BUNCH OF GLASS CYLINDERS, BOWLS AND JARS AT ROSS, TJ MAX AND MARSHALLS, ITS WAY CHEAPER THAN MICHEAL…AT TJ MAX I BOUGHT 6 JARS FOR 30.00, ROSS 4 JARS FOR 23.00,
I am looking to buy candy in bulk. I need Orange and light blue candy. If anyone has any idea besides m&m.com Please let me know
I have about 6 jars to fill. Picture of containers. They will not have the fake grass you see in the picture.
Thanks!
you could try mini rock candies (on a stick) they can be made in any color you need, you can also try the sugar-coated gummy orange slices. oh and don’t forget about pillow mints, i’m not sure if they come in orange but they definitely come in light blue.
At Bulk Candystore, and other bulk candy outlets, you can search by candy color, flavor, etc. There are lots of possibilities!
Thanks Ladies!
Allison,I own Lily’s kandy kloudz and that’s what I specialize in.
Jelly beans are a great alternative to M&Ms. The Very Berry Blue and Tangerine flavors would be great for the blue/orange color you are looking for.
Also if you are looking for variety, salt water taffy orange and blue are great!! They take a lot of space making it cost effective and helps you add diferent textures and sizes.
Liliana,
Do you have a website?
thanks
allison
Lol never mind i clicked on your name and found it.. sorry!
Candywarehouse.com is a great website. I am using them to order candy for my wedding. You can search all of the candy by the color.
Hi, okay.
i’m haveing a laue/hawiiian pool party with a candy bar, this summer,-planning ahead. i need some ideas on how to perfect it?
Hi Elizabeth,
I’m attaching a picture of a Hawaiian inspired candy buffet I created for a wedding showcase. Maybe it will give you some inspiration. I used Pineapple jellybeans, lime candy sticks and the taffy was supposed to be coconut but I replaced it with spearmint because they had no other white taffy in stock. So personally, I think you are smart to start planning this now!
Have a great day!
Tracey B
I am trying to get someone to help me. I am trying to start a candy buffet business,I have bought my jars and scoops,I need to know how to get started,especially how much to charge,can anyone help? I would really appreciate it!
Hi Sherry -
What you charge should be competative for your area. Other considerations cost of products and/or if you are going to make any of the items on your candy buffets yourself. You need to cover your costs and your time. I would suggest you do your market research and find out what others locally charge for their service and what their service include and don’t include. Also, community colleges usually have small business centers that offer assistance with writting your business plan, classes on book keeping and related entrepreneur courses.
Best wishes starting your business!
I love the orchids on the table . . . very cute!
I have tons of glass ware to sell
If you have pics please let me see… I am getting married soon and need glassware!!!
Thanks.
dexter.stark@wku.edu
how much were you selling it for? what types of containers/what size?
Have you already sold your glassware? We are having a candy buffet at our reunion and I need alot! If so, how much? What are the sizes etc? Do you have pics?
Thanks so much,
Stef
hi have you still got your glass ware to sell? if so can you send me some pictures. or have you got ant addvise as to ware i can get some shaby chic shaped sweetie jars.
All of your suggestions have been so helpful however I am still in search of pretty jars for my candy bar… Any ideas?!
Erika,
I’m not sure of your budget but try z-gallerie and sometimes they have great sales going on and you can some close to 40% off or try save on crafts.
If there is a Hobby Lobby in your area, then I would suggest there – tons of assortment and inexpensive too.
The cheapest way to find great glass for your candy buffet is to go to Goodwill. We found great retro glass and candlesticks to glue together for height and amazing glass candy dishes. The most expensive piece was $4. You are helping people in need and recycling and getting some really great pieces.
My fiance and I just went and bought jars for the candy buffet. We found some really nice glassware at Homegoods. Another great place to go to is Hobby Lobby or Ikea.
I got some large fishbowl shaped glass candy jars with wide openings at Target for about $7.
What time do you suggest opening the candy bar? Do you think some one has to keep an
eye on it?
I used this site to build my own candy bar for our Oct 2009 wedding and it was SO helpful. Now I am looking to sell the jars and other glassware we used for the candy bar. We also have 100 “candy bags” left over that say “Love Sweet Love”
I know how much this stuff added up for us, so I am trying to sell them at a big discount. Please email me if you are interested!
Rachel.Sobel@gmail.com
I have the following:
- 6 Large glass jars of all different shapes. We used these for our “candy bar”- $7 per jar, $30 for all jars
- 4 Martini glasses. We filled these with candy on the candy table. $15
- 11 glass floating candle votives. We put these down the center of our head table- $30
- 9 Large Ivory pillar candles. These are supposed to burn for 90 hours. We had them lit for 5, so they are barely used- $30
- 9 Glass Hurricane vases, opened at both ends. These held the pillar candles. – $5 per vase, $45 for all vases
- 12 Medium sized cylinder vases. We had three of these on every table with roses in them around a larger vase – $3 per vase, $70 for all
- 100 LOVE SWEET LOVE bags. These were our favor and once again, they forgot to put them all out. – .50 per bag, $50 for all
- Crystal garland, Large crystals to hang off things – $25
Thank you for all of the interest in candy table jars… just wanted to update the post that they have sold. I still have other stuff from the list, but those jars went fast! Good luck building your candy bars!
I was wondering if you still had the martini glasses available?
What items do you have left?
My daughter is having what we call a Quinceanera and she wants a candy buffet… She likes the bags that you used; where I can get the same kind? Thanks:)
where did you 1st find your jars they are lovely shame they are gone. just what i am looking for.
Hey Rachel, where did you get thos clear bags from? I really like them!
Love all the ideas. I just purchased 9 glass jars and scoops from a women off Craigslist all for $30 an amazing buy. Try looking on craigslist or on these wedding site. My wedding colors are red and cream, any candy suggestions? Also two of the jars are large martini glasses.
Hello-
I also had a candy bar and just posted some of the stuff I am trying to sell from it. I saw your colors are red and cream… I am not sure if you decided how to bag the candy as favors, but I have these great bags with “Love Sweet Love” tags made in brown, red and cream paper/print. The venue forgot to put them out on the table, so half of them are un-used! Please let me know if you are interested. I hate to see them go to waste.
aww that would have been perfect but I had already bought little boxes and the stamp I’ll use to decorate them with. But thanks for the offer they sound cute
I would be interested in purchasing your bags if their still available.
You could get the cinnamon candy hearts they have out around now. If you wait till after Valentine day, you will probably be able to get them on sale!
Im having a winter wedding and my theme is old hollywood. I would love some help in ideas or even services to help me with setting up a candy buffet. I have a huge family so there will be plenty of childrern there as well. Thanx!
Im getting married in July.. does anyone know of any candy buffet businesses in northern Indiana??
Hi Gurly Gurl,
I am an event stylist and planner who specializes in high-end candy and dessert buffets in southwest Michigan that services Northern Indiana. Please e-mail me and I will fill you in on our service. I look forward to hearing from you! Best Wishes!
Hello Ali Swaim… I would love to email you but I need your email address first…
Please let me know what it is..
Gurly Gurl here is my e-mail address a1swaim@gmail.com
talk with you soon!
Check out our website, http://www.kentuckycandybuffet.com we are located in Louisville, Kentucky but can travel to surrounding areas. I hope you guys like it! :)
I have done several different candy buffets as a part of our wedding decorating business. Please feel free to contact me.
Northwest Indiana is where we are located.
Lynette
hello lynette… I was just wondering if you guys have a website that I could check out.. hope to hear back from you soon!!
Gurlygurl,
I have a candy business in NJ. My website has a couple of pics to help you out, featuring different layouts and table sizes, depending on what your reception venue provides for you. Check it out http://www.cwdistinctivedesigns.com
~Cheryl
Just wondering if anyone could help… having a party for my Grandma and wanting to have a candy buffet. I am having around 40 people.. does anyone know how much candy I should buy? Thank you.
I would say about a half pound per person is good maybe a little less!!
AT MY WEDDING I HAD 150 GUESTS AND A LITTLE OVER 100 PDS OF CANDY AND I HAD A LITTLE BIT LEFT OVER I SAY FIGURE ABOUT A HALF A POUND PER PERSON IS GOOD.
Everywhere I have read it is a good rule of thumb to have 1/4 to 1/2 pound per person.
We did a one for our luau themed wedding. I got my jars at Ikea, some big plastic shellsea that could have been used as a punch bowl from OTC and tropical trays in the shape of tikis, flip flops, and surf boards. It was set up on three tiers, had a beach umbrella in the center with lights, with tan and blue tool to make it look like the beach. We had swedish fish, salt water taffy, choc cov popcorn, choc cov pretzels, i made gummy fruit kabobs, m&ms, mint meltaways they had palm trees on the top,twizzlers, flying saucers, and different flavors of tooties rolls and choc cov oreos. We tried to theme it after our favorite candies and beach feel. We opened after cutting the cake around 830 at night and it was everything was gone by 930! Sorry no photos people went crazy and we could get any
hi just wondering if anyone had good ideas for a babys 1st birthday party? theme is ocean/water & just needed some other ideas. a lot of the ideas are for weddings & ive seen them at weddings but really wanting to do it for my sons party.
I am having a may wedding in 2010. Any ideas to make my candy buffet table go with the month of may? All the other seasons are so easy to decorate and with spring I am just having trouble thinking of ideas! Maybe I am just thinking too much, I don’t know! Any help would really be appreciated. Thank you!
Hi Jessica,
Actually May is great month. With Easter just a couple of weeks before, take advantage of the candy clearance sales at WalMart, Target, and your local grocery store. Easter has so many colors, something’s gotta match with your theme!
Okay, I must be old . . . I immediately thought of a Maypole (see photos). Basically, it’s a pole with streamers of various colors and a each child holds a ribbon and they dance in opposite directions, weaving in and out until the streamers are “braided”.
(See photos) It could be used as a very colorful addition to a candy buffet. Get a broom stick, paint it white, put it in a clay pot full of plaster of paris, add ribbons and flowers-viola! a maypole! Go to
http://www.rosiespitutorials.com/piimages4/maypmain.jpg
for a clear image of a maypole. Use ribbon and flowers that compliment your wedding colors.
Also, consider a garden theme . . . bright spring flowers, a green table cloth, a kite as a table decoration. Use a lot of pastel candy and maybe some bright yellow for a “sunny” look.
This is a great idea!! You could lay down fake grass and use plastic flower pots for the candy. You could even put large lollipops in the pots like flowers.
Use the color birthstone of may or your colors of the wedding if all else fails use white its elegant
TRY BLACKS & WHITES. IF ANY OF YOUR GUEST ARE RACE FANS, THEY’LL LOVE IT. THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 IS HELD IN MAY IN INDIANA AND BRINGS ALOT OF RACE FANS. YOU COULD USE THE CHECKERED STYLE TABLE COVER, OR LAYER BLACK & WHITE TABLE CLOTHS, YOU COULD ALSO USE THE COLOR OF THE FLAGS USED DURING THE RACE, AND MAYBE YOU COULD FIND SOME CAR SHAPES FOR CONTAINERS.
Hey everyone i just wanted to let you all know that if anyone is interested i have leftover candy for sale from my candy buffet at my wedding 2 weeks ago. All of it that isn’t still in the original bags has been stored in ziploc bags, and was just bough a little over 2 weeks ago. My wedding was saturday october 17, and the candy was bought on the 15th. If anyone is interested you can email me and i can give you a list of what i have.
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