Candy Buffet Bar

1. Start with inexpensive containers -- If you start looking early you will have no trouble finding affordable containers. Check at your local thrift stors and even dollar shops.

2. Use a little filler candy - a big mistake that a lot of wedding planners make is to make their buffet smaller in order to cut down on costs, leaving your table looking empty and sad. You can create a beautiful and elegant look without having to spend too much money. Try using some of the below ideas

- Utilize a Table runner - basically just a white table cloth, adding a few runners adds a lot to the look and feel of your buffet table.

- Flowers and Petals - You can get great deals on false silk rose petals online -- try Ebay. You simply sprinkle them in-between the containers. You can also use bouquets of flowers in jars and vases. Have the jars ready and then place the bridal and bridesmaid bouquets in them just before the reception.

- Use Pictures - Another great idea! Pictures of the couple, your parents, grandparents, etc... or your engagement pictures.

- Candles - Place them in a way that people can reach the candy without burning themselves or knocking them over =)

3. Add "extras" - Instead of just candy, have other things on the buffet as well.

Here are some ideas:

- The wedding cake

- Cookies, squares, and other dessert items

- Chocolate fountain

- Punch bowl or fountain

- Fruit

- Your Guest book

4. Buy Affordable Candy - the candy is probably the most expensive aspect of the candy buffet but there are ways to control that cost as well.

Here are a few tips:

- Don't go overboard. If you are using my ideas in section 2 and 3 - your candy buffet does not have to include TONS of candy to look full and elegant. You reasonably need to have enough candy for a small bag full per guest.

- Size Matters - you can put the same amount of candy in a dozen smaller containers rather then into 2 or 3 large containers - but 12 smaller containers LOOKS like more then 2 or 3 large ones do. So, stick to small and medium size containers. Then, place the containers on different levels by places different boxes or books under the table cloth to create risers for some of the containers to sit on. This makes containers easier to reach, and makes the table look fuller.

- Plan ahead - once you have your containers ready, plan which candy will go in each container. Fill larger containers with the less expensive candies, smaller containers for the more expensive containers.

- Buy in bulk - Once you know what types of candy you want, check out different bulk candy suppliers and compare prices.

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- COLOR makes a difference - in generally, a candy buffet in coordinated colors looks much more elegant then one that features a hodge podge of random selections. Many bulk suppliers will let you purchase bulk orders of things like jelly beans - all in one color.

Decide/Calculate about how much candy you are going to need. As a rule of thumb you should plan on each guest taking about 4 oz., or ½ cup of candy, so simply multiply the number of guests you are expecting by 4 to determine the total number of ounces you need to buy. Its always a good idea to get a little extra, just in case some guests take more than 4 oz.

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Obtain a selection of pinks in gummy bears, gumballs, jelly beans, and rock candy sticks, or pick out a multi-colored variety of lollipops to add a splash for the reception! With many take-home canisters or perhaps a pre made assortment, the bar candy becomes wedding mementos to please all.

Test these suggestions picking candy for your wedding reception candy bar!

To begin with, choose the general styles and experience of your wedding reception. Following that, work out how the candy buffet will fit into the décor. You can actually pick out wedding favors and bar candy by shades, patterns, tastes, and styles to make the perfect candy buffet and complimenting favors. Consider not just the candy bar display, but also how the wedding visitors will serve and gain access to the buffet for the reception.

Second, limit the reception candy bar selections by what flavors and candy styles you would like. Some favors are more or less expected like Jordan almonds and wedding mints. What other varieties would you and your friends and relatives take pleasure in at the wedding reception?

After that, always possess the buffet candy materials for guests to scoop and serve the candy favors! Locate small scoops at a party or cooking supply suppliers. You'll be able to personalize them with accessories or leave as-is for your candy buffet. Choose to have dishes, storage containers, ornamented totes, napkins, and/or other serving supplies for the candy reception bar. Friends will be beaming with fun and tasty sweets within reach.

Make sure that the candy bar canisters, buffet candy and favors all go together to brighten the wedding reception. You can also decorate the buffet table with frills, unique vases, and personalized cards to your guests as a thank-you or together with your new Mr. & Mrs. mailing address.

For wedding favors, bundle some buffet bar candy favorites by using a whimsical package and frills, or leave it open for reception guests to help make their very own take-home treat.

As a final point, always order enough! Nobody wants to find the bottom of a candy bar at a wedding reception.