Candy Stations

aral2003

Has anyone here ever done a candy station as their wedding favors?  If so, how much candy did you buy?  Some websites suggested 1 lb per person, and others say 1/2 lb.  I would rather have people tell me what they bought based on experience and provide me with suggestions.  Thanks! 

Mrs.B6302007

One pound per person sounds like way too much. 

MissLeahM

People only took about 1 sometimes two bags that we had (they held 3-4 ounces of candy). We used Anchor Hocking Jars - 1 gallon size and I bought enough candy to fill it twice.

We ended up having quite a bit of candy left.

But compared to what we bought, we did well.

carmenknost

I ordered my candy from candyfavorites.com. SO much to choose from and the prices are reasonable. I did 5 lbs of the jordan almonds b/c my family loves them and the rest I just did about a pound each but I have a wide variety so there's plenty.

Good luck!

przysiec

I know that sounds like a lot, but it is what is recommended for a candy buffet! I am having one for my September wedding and I bought 300 lbs for 250 people! I went to a wedding last year and they purchased 200 lbs for 180 people and the candy jars looked pretty bare by the end of the night! I guess it depends on the length of the reception and how you want the candy bar to look towards the end of the reception! It's up to you, but I would probably stick to 1lb per person- from experience!

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[QUOTE]One pound per person sounds like way too much. 
Posted by Mrs.B6302007[/QUOTE]

Ditto. We did not do a candy station bc I am not a big fan of them, but I know there are some ladies around here who have, so maybe they will be able to help you more.

twilight.rose

We bought approximately 1/4 lb. of candy per person for our candy buffet, and that was just about perfect. We had very little leftover, but it was plenty to keep the jars full all night.