Candy Buffet Question

courtyA

So we are doing a candy buffet as one of our favors and we are having 10 different items. Our wedding is in June of next year and I was wondering when I could start buying some of the candy? Since we are buying so much of it, I wanted to start as early as possible but don't want the items to go bad. How early did you ladies start buying??

We are doing swirl lollipops, rock candy, gummy bears, lemon drops, m&ms, salt water taffy, LifeSaver mints, jelly beans and choc cover pretzels.

mpatt2122

I bought all of my candy from candywarehouse.com and they said it will have a shelf life of 6 months as long as it remains sealed.

Peavy

Candy lasts a long, long time - even chocolate.  Hard candy - lollipops, rock candy, lemon drops, etc - will last longer than other types.  Six months is the minimum, some of it will last as long as a year.  Stock up after the major candy holidays - Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's and Easter - they day after when all the candy is 50% off.  Purchase your candy locally at Target, Costco, etc to save on shipping, which can get expensive,

courtyA

WOW! Thanks ladies for the answers!!! I wanted to space out when I buy all the candy so it's easier on the wallet. I think I am going to do the hard candy (like lollipops & the hard candy sticks soon). Thanks again 

slaughter182

I would suggest not buying until the week before! Definately go to Costco or another whole seller for the large bulk purchases.  Our DIY Candy Buffet truned out great!

juma1111

Check out the expiration date. As long as you have a cool, dry place to keep the items so they don't spoil and the expiration date is after your wedding, you should be fine.

mrskifarkistobe

We bought some chocolates that were renamed for valentine and only were available in a few weeks. It's swedish chocolate that's named "Plopp" and we bought bags with small chocolates in them. Usually it says "Plopp" on them, but instead it says "Love", "Happiness", "Kiss" and "Hug" on ours! (But in swedish of course!) I couldn't resist buying them since they are perfect for our wedding. I bought them i february and were getting married in october. I think they expire like the sixteenth or something... Wonderful anyways!
We started buying the rest of the candy in July and I bought the last two days ago