I need your advice ladies! Which would you prefer as a guest -- a self service cookie bar OR an individual favor?
This is the cookie bar
The other option - individual favors that also act as place cards. For these, I'd probably just fill them with candy.
Surprisingly the costs are almost the same. For the jar favors it would be $184 for 125 guests plus the cost of candy (I don't know how many ounces these things can hold??). For the cookie bar it would be $12-$15 a jar x 6 = $72-$90 plus 288 cookies from Pacific Cookie for $105..grand total $180 (not inc shipping).
Im leaning towards the cookie bar because I think it speaks more to me and my FH since we both love cookies lol. However my MOH is all about the individual ones, so now I'm torn. What are your thoughts?
Re: Individual favors vs cookie bar
How about putting 2-3 cookies in a cello bag for each guest?
My sister in law makes killer gluten free cookies, I was thinking of asking her to make a small bunch as well since I know some people can't eat it. I know some vegans too who will be invited - so maybe a gluten free vegan hybrid? lol
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We are doing a cookie bar (family tradition from Ohio) and have been lucky enough to have moms/grandmothers/aunts willing to make their "signature" cookie. Our only struggle is the packaging to provide.
Everyone that we have told thinks it's a good idea, so go for cookie bar - they're cute & easy!
I've seen the candy tables decimated from snackers!