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A candy buffet is a buffet consisting of various types of candy. A candy buffet is often put out after a reception dinner, and used in lieu of wedding favors.

Tips

• There are 3x4 treat bags at Walmart - 50 for $1.79. These can be used if you're going to put something at each seat directing people to the buffet.
• You can also find little treat sacks at most craft stores for a similar amount.
• If you're considering a candy buffet, don't forget to include some non-sugar candy options for diabetic guests.
• If you know of any specific allergies of your guests, make sure those ingredients are noted on the buffet, or completely avoided. (ie nut allergies)
• Utilize post-holiday candy discounts to save big on the candy purchase.
• Candy scoops can be purchased at a coffee store.
• Glass candy jars work well, especially jars with a wide top.
• it looks best when the candy jars have a variety of heights and shapes.
• Cookies or cupcakes can be served on a cake stand.
• Be sure to factor in shipping costs when ordering candy online, as it can often be equal to, or even exceed, the cost of the candy itself.
• Check your local wedding boards, and thrift stores to find great deals on glass jars from brides who have already had their weddings.
• Find some great tips on how best to set up your candy buffet display here
• Your reception facility may be able to provide glass bowls.
• Tin tie bags are available from PaperMart. 3-3/8 x 2-1/2 x 7-3/4 inch bags are available - 100 bags for $16.

Signs

Some couples like to put a sign on the candy buffet table. Often these signs draw a connection between the candy and the wedding.

Here is the text to some of these signs:

• Love is Sweet!
• Sweet Dreams
• How 'Sweet' It Is To Be Loved By You!
• Sweet Emotion
• Sweets for my sweet. Honey for my sugar.
• It's been a 'treat' having you here!

Variations

• Dessert buffet
• Cookie buffet
• Popcorn buffet
• Petit Fours Station
• Dipped Strawberry Buffet (have a reception server inject liqueurs into the hollow part of the strawberries)
• Carmel Apple Buffet (fall weddings)
• Cupcake buffet

Candy Suppliers

ACandyStore.com
Chic Sweets
Candy Warehouse
My Candy Supplier
Candy Favorites
Best Buy Candy
Gumball Machine

Candy Buffet Accessory Suppliers

The Container Store - Jars and Scoops
Candy Scoop Store - Jars and Scoops
PaperMart - Tin Tie Bags, Cello Bags
Sweets - Desserts/candy/packaging

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