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candy bar help!

I'm having the hardest time trying to decide if I want to do a candy bar for favors or not. I have a friend, her brother just got married. They spent $250 on the jars and another $500 on candy. They are going to sell us their jars for $100 (I believe there are 7, they are big and really pretty) but I can only find 2 good bulk candy websites that have the colors I'm looking for. I also feel like $750 on candy for guests is a lot, they had about 200 people. So I have a couple questions, hopefully you guys can help me out! :)

What have most people spent on candy? (we are having around 150-200 guests)

What types of candy have you guys gotten? I've seen the "mock" m & m's and the sixlet candies. What do you think about rock candy and those candy sticks, I don't even remember what they're called.

How much of each type of candy did you get? (there will probably be around 7 different types)

I know some people may think "do whatever you want with whatever types of candy you want", when it comes down to it, I'm going to do what I want...just looking for some advice of what people have done in the past and had success with.

Thanks in advance!!

Re: candy bar help!

  • schbucli3schbucli3 member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I'm doing this as well.. go to candywarehouse.com,,they have EVERYTHING! I've gotten about 60lbs of candy so far for $350! I'm just buying some cellophane bags for everyone to fill to take home. orientaltrading.com has some great prices on bags
    good luck
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  • PeavyPeavy member
    1000 Comments 5 Love Its
    edited December 2011

    There are lots of inexpensive ways to do a candy buffet.
    1.  Get your jars from thrift stores - if you start early, you will be able to find what you need.  They always have lots of different, interesting shapes.  You shouldn't need to spend more than a few dollars per jar.
    2.  It will cost more to get candy in your wedding colors than it will to have assorted colors.
    3.  Candy keeps a long time (at least 6 months, even chocolate), so stock up on candy when it goes on sale after the major candy holidays - Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day and Easter.
    4.  If you order candy online, you have to pay shipping.  Instead, try Costco, Sam's Club, Target, the dollar store, etc.  Watch for sales at CVS and Rite Aid.
    5.  Papermart.com is a great source for cello bags, favor boxes, ribbon and other packaging material.
    6.  The amount of candy depends on the size of your container, so don't get anything too big.  Figure about 1/3 pound per person.

  • edited December 2011
    Thanks guys! I appreciate the help :)
  • slaughter182slaughter182 member
    First Comment
    edited December 2011
    You can go to goodwill or walmart and get amazing looking inexpensive jars.  Stick with a DIY approach and it should stay well under $200.  Just use Costco or another bulk seler for your candy buffet needs!
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  • You could try TJ Maxx or maybe Party City.
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