Planning the Perfect Candy Buffet
Sweeten up your special day with a gorgeous candy buffet! Our candy calculator takes the guesswork out of determining exactly how much candy you need for wedding favors, candy buffets, and centerpieces. To learn how the candy calculator works and get ideas and advice for putting together the ultimate candy buffet, check out our Candy Calculator 101 video.
For a quick recap, here are some tips and tricks for putting together a beautifully organized candy buffet:
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Containers:
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Budget between ⅓ of a pound and ½ of a pound of candy per person
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Elevate containers to create a 3 dimensional display
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Find containers at dollar stores, party supply stores, or borrow from a friend
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Candy:
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Consider themes or colors for your event (e.g., blue baby shower for a boy)
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Add scoops or spoons to candy bowls
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Label the treats, particularly if any contain nuts, for guests with allergies
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Table:
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For a small table, consider 5 or so items
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For a large table, you may need closer to 10 items
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Consider filling the table with decorations such as fresh flowers, candles, etc.
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Centerpieces
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Make sure centerpieces are low enough for guests to talk to one another
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Placing different candies at different tables encourages mingling and variety
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For more inspiration on putting together a beautiful candy buffet, browse our wide selection of wedding candy, candy favors, candy-by-color, or candy-by-theme.
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