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candy buffet!

Sydney11Sydney11
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in California-Inland Empire
who is having/had one?

what containers areyou using/did you use for the guests to put the candy in?

where did you buy your supplies?

how much did you spend on it?

did you put any special touches on it?

was it a hit?


i want one, but dont want to spend a lot on it!
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Re: candy buffet!

  • TMac1122TMac1122
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    edited December 2011
    I'm planning on doing one for my wedding in June.  I got some big round containers from IKEA, incluing a cupcake holder.  Some of the really nice crystal containers I'm borrowing from my sisters and mom.  I just started getting some really nice ones like these from Joanns with my weekly 40% coupon.

    http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/projectdetail.jsp?pageName=search&PRODID=xprd790612

    I started collecting candy now especially with all the holidays.  After valentine's day I got a bags of green M&Ms for $2 each and I got enough for one big cyclinder.  I also got purple Dove hearts for $2 and those I only got 5 bags but have enough to fill one of the containers.  I'm waiting for after easter to get some lighter green and purple.  I will be doing a mix of chocholate and candy plus cookies and cupcakes.  Depending on how much space I have left on the table.  I would like to add macarroons.  For the rest of the candy i'll be going to Costco, Smart & FInal, Winco, and I'll probably have to buy some purple colored candy online just becuase I can't find a lot of purple candy.

    I will be adding some ribbon and a cut out with the name of the candy.  I've seen some really cute ideas like putting a picture of you guys on each container, others where they have really cute ribbon. 

    http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://wendymyers.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/n531550148_157077_87261.jpg&imgrefurl=http://wendymyers.wordpress.com/2008/04/08/amazing-pictures-of-candy-buffets/&usg=__LKFl9INeL8djI7FsoswBQvX9xOI=&h=244&w=374&sz=19&hl=en&start=17&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=T5PZeQ4tWmDDpM:&tbnh=80&tbnw=122&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcandy%2Bbuffet%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1R2ADBF_en%26tbs%3Disch:1

    I hope it's a hit but i figured it would be easier and cheaper than having a favor they probably will never use again.
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  • amberg321amberg321
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    edited December 2011
    I had a candy buffet because I thought it would save money on favors but it ended up being about the same cost. Guests really liked though so that was great. I had a mix of different jars which I got at places like Michaels and Thai Pan Trading (they had the best prices). The candy I ordered online (I had personalized candy mixed in) and bought from Costco. The scoops were from Michaels. I also had stickers made with our names and wedding date on it to add to the bags I bought at Michaels.
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  • jojochantijojochanti
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    edited December 2011

    what containers areyou using/did you use for the guests to put the candy in?     I got gold chinese boxes and tied pink ribbon on the top and had stickers with our names made for them (from etsy).

    where did you buy your supplies?     I collected jars from Cracker Jack (closed), Marshalls and Home Goods. I found out at the end that Home Goods had a large selection for pretty cheap.

    I got all of my candy at Candy Crate, where MC works and since I bought a lot, they were nice enough to give a wholesale discount. If you go in the store, there is also a discount rather than just the website.

    how much did you spend on it?     On the Candy I spent around $240 and I had like 8-10 jars, which varied in price. The cheapest jars were probably $10 and the most expensive were $40.

    did you put any special touches on it?     I used wooden boxes to elevate the jars and we scattered crystals around the table. I bought nice frames and made a sign that said "La Dolce Vita" (The Sweet Life) and made another one that said "Love Sweet Love"

    We also did all pink candy-- rock candy, gumballs, sour licorice, taffy, etc.

    was it a hit?     Everyone loved it and said they were eating pink candy for quite a while.

    I would talk to MC though.. she's the candy buffet expert now! ;)
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  • jojochantijojochanti
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    edited December 2011
    Oh and I got our scoops at Bed Bath and Beyond.
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  • Sydney11Sydney11
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    edited December 2011
    ive heard of home goods! its fmil's fave store. maybe i'll check it out tmrw.
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  • desi2002desi2002 member
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    edited December 2011
    Im doing one, but its a vendor, so I dont have to worry about it
    BabyFruit Ticker Image and video hosting by TinyPic me and my daddy
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  • jojochantijojochanti
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    edited December 2011
    Who is your vendor Desi? If I did it through my florist, it would have been $11 pp (multiplied by 200+).. It would have made it a lot more simple if I could have done that.
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  • mc108mc108
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    edited December 2011
    We're actually going to be selling premade buffets- 5 jars, with a selection of candy at one price. Don't have pricing yet but I will let you know when it gets added.



    what containers areyou using/did you use for the guests to put the candy in?

    I bought personalized bags (like $25 for 100) on foryourparty.com

    where did you buy your supplies?
    Scoops I bought at Micheal's $5 for 2
    Jars- some at micheals and some at Target, the rest were supplied by my friend who sells party light.
    Candy- from my work-candycrate.com

    how much did you spend on it?
    i had about 10-15...maybe more jars
    I probably spent about $100-$150 total.

    did you put any special touches on it?
    We had the personalized bags, and our provided an S shaped table. We put lights under the table cloth and like JoJo used boxes to lift certain jars.

    was it a hit?
    It was a HUGE hit! Everyone loved it! :)







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  • mc108mc108
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    edited December 2011
    The lights weren't dimmed yet so you cant really see that there were lights under the table cloth...
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  • desi2002desi2002 member
    1000 Comments Fourth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    mines is $5.00 a person, I found her through my wedding planner, I will get her company name for you.
    BabyFruit Ticker Image and video hosting by TinyPic me and my daddy
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  • Sydney11Sydney11
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    edited December 2011
    thanks girls! i appreciate all the info!
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  • goldilockslovespolkadotsgoldilockslovespolkadots
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    edited December 2011
    You can find a lot of pictures of candy buffet's on GOOGLE IMAGES...they had quite a few all different.
    you can get nostalgic candy here:
    http://www.nostalgiccandy.com/

    cool containers here-although you may want to look for something cheaper:)
    www.thecontainerstore.com

    Michelle
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  • mariellernmariellern member
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    edited December 2011

    I am doing a candy buffet too...i just made all the signs for the candy and they look awesome!! I will probably sell all of the jars when i am done if you want them! I didnt see when your wedding was though ;) 

    good luck!!

    image
    TheKnot.com
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  • amyweetheeamyweethee member
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Here is the Candy buffet from a wedding this past weekend


    I really liked the colors I think she did great!
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