July 2012 Weddings

Speaking of wedding favors...

I need help. 

I am torn between doing a candy bar or doing something like this with cute cupcake bag/mixes and a note attached. People will be able to make their own cupcakes! http://pinterest.com/pin/109071622195372906/ 

Cost is a BIG factor and I'm not sure which one will cost less. I found the cupcake bags for 99 cents. I need at least 200 of these plus the mix. I am estimating the cupcakes to cost around $400.

As for a candy bar, I have no idea how much that will cost us. I have a feeling it may be more than $400 (We just have to buy candy, we have the vases lent to us).

Opinions? Which would you rather see at a wedding?
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  • I think the cupcake bag is cuter and yet I would want the candy bags more because I am a candy freak! Sorry that's not me being helpful. I just love candy and cupcakes!
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  • I think the cupcake mix is a cute idea but I probably wouldn't actually use it. I think the candy would be better.
  • I agree with the candy and think you could do it for much cheaper if you bought in bulk.
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  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_july-2012-weddings_speaking-of-wedding-favors?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:066005ef-215f-48b1-8655-328b41e07c52Discussion:361142e2-4415-474b-9118-e123dfb4f3adPost:b3329af2-7d2d-4a85-a5fe-14a5ac118a01">Re: Speaking of wedding favors...</a>:
    [QUOTE]I agree with the candy and think you could do it for much cheaper if you bought in bulk.
    Posted by bridetobe71412[/QUOTE]

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    </div><div>See everywhere I look it says I need 3 ounces per guest. So I need roughly 40 pounds of candy. On bulk candy websites they are quoting me at $50 for a 5 pound bag of M&Ms!!! Sooo expensive. Anyone know any cheap sites?</div>
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  • The cupcake mix is a very cute idea, but the candy bar would probably be used more. But on the other hand, I've heard that candy bars end up being more expensive than what brides originally think. 
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    [QUOTE]The cupcake mix is a very cute idea, but the candy bar would probably be used more. But on the other hand, I've heard that candy bars end up being more expensive than what brides originally think. 
    Posted by MeaganR12[/QUOTE]

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    </div><div>That's what i'm thinking....</div><div>
    </div><div>and I found these! <a href="http://www.graciousbridal.com/cotton-muslin-drawstring-favor-bag.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.graciousbridal.com/cotton-muslin-drawstring-favor-bag.html</a></div>
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Speaking of wedding favors... : See everywhere I look it says I need 3 ounces per guest. So I need roughly 40 pounds of candy. On bulk candy websites they are quoting me at $50 for a 5 pound bag of M&Ms!!! Sooo expensive. Anyone know any cheap sites?
    Posted by Skyjewell23[/QUOTE]

    <div>I found off brand M&M's today at Fresh Market for $7.99/lb! I don't know if you have a Fresh Market but if you do check them out. Or see if you can find another off brand place. Everywhere I've seen the name brand has had the same price.</div>

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  • I agree with candy, but I'm biased since we are doing a candy buffet lol

    You could be like my mom and buy M&Ms when they are on sale for $2 per bag and pick out the colors you want lol (she did this for our pink with Valentine's day M&Ms...and is doing it with the regular ones for our other colors.) It turned out to be a few bucks cheaper per pound this way. 

    Otherwise, I have ordered from www.candydirect.com and www.thecandylandstore.com. I splurged and went to the Lindt outlet and got 4? lbs I think of truffles, but they weren't cheap...like $15/lb. We are also doing jelly bellies from Meijer in bulk. There is also a candy store called Inside Scoop we're getting some stuff from.
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    [QUOTE]  Otherwise, I have ordered from <a href="http://www.candydirect.com" rel="nofollow">www.candydirect.com</a> and <a href="http://www.thecandylandstore.com." rel="nofollow">www.thecandylandstore.com.</a> I splurged and went to the Lindt outlet and got 4? lbs I think of truffles, but they weren't cheap...like $15/lb. We are also doing jelly bellies from Meijer in bulk. There is also a candy store called Inside Scoop we're getting some stuff from.
    Posted by owengirl996[/QUOTE]

    <div>Thank you! I will for sure check those places out!</div>
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  • Not sure what your wedding colors are, but all the Easter M&Ms will be clearanced out of the stores in a week or two so that could be an option if you can work with the colors.
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  • LOVE the cupcake mix idea!!  I've never heard of that before!!  <3  I would price out candy before you decide =)
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