A Newer Trend For Wedding Desserts Is A Candy Buffet, And Here’s How To Put One Together On A Budget
Couples have become increasingly inventive with the food they serve at their weddings.
Most wedding receptions used to have very traditional menus consisting of sit-down meals served right to you at your table, followed by a good, old-fashioned wedding cake. But now, all kinds of food are being served at a wedding in different ways, from buffets to food trucks.
While wedding cakes are still a huge part of wedding tradition, reception desserts are getting more adventurous, and a newer trend for wedding desserts is a candy buffet.
Not only is a candy buffet a fun way to satisfy a sweet tooth at the end of the night, but it makes a colorful and aesthetically pleasing thing to look at.
However, while they may be fun, a candy buffet can get pricey if you don’t plan strategically. So, here’s how to plan a lovely candy buffet spread for your wedding reception without breaking the bank.
First, you’ll want to decide on the kind of candy your candy buffet should have. You’ll want to give your guests various options without going overboard. So, think of the basic types of candy to stock up on, like chewy gummy candies, hard candies, chocolates, and one or two nostalgic fun candies.
Then, think about the size of your candy buffet. Do you want it to be the ‘main event’ for your reception dessert, or will it be more of a fun additive to the wedding cake you’ll already be serving?
Once you figure out the size of your candy buffet table, you can plan accordingly for how much you’ll need.
When it comes to buying all of the candy, there are two ways to keep it budget-friendly. For starters, look for the candy in wholesale stores where you can buy it in bulk. This will ultimately get you a better deal on the treats and keep your portions large enough.
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It’s also a good idea to look for candy during holiday sales! For instance, look for the candy on sale after Christmas, Halloween, and Valentine’s Day. There are usually tons of stores desperate to get rid of their holiday-themed sweets once the time passes. If you’re serving the candies unwrapped, no one will know they’re from the holidays!
If you buy candy on sale in advance, look out for expiration dates and ensure the candy won’t spoil before your wedding day.
When you go out to buy the display items and containers you’ll need for your candy buffet, you don’t have to go to expensive home stores. You can find nice-looking containers in places like Marshall’s, TJ Maxx, and even dollar stores.
Then, you can buy some ribbon to tie around them to spruce things up, and decorate the containers with pictures of you and your future spouse or monogrammed stickers! Don’t be afraid of a little DIY decor.
Along with containers, you’ll want to purchase some labels, tongs, and individual baggies so your guests can properly serve themselves at your candy buffet.
There you have it! That’s everything you need to get started on creating a fun reception candy buffet that will satisfy the inner child of all your wedding guests. Enjoy and have fun!
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