Candy Bufffet ideas
We have summarized important candy buffet tips and ideas.
Presentation
Create a beautiful landscape on your table. Use simple boxes to create variation in height to make the table more attractive. You can wrap the boxes with a decorative paper.
Color selection. Choose a matching table cloth. If it is a wedding, chose a color that matches your wedding palatte. Using matching colors brings cohesion to the entire reception.
Centerpieces. Using a centerpiece adds attraction and freshness to the candy table.
You can create a cute slogan for your occasion and put on the candy buffet.
Decorate each vase using matching ribbon by wrapping a piece of ribbon around the glass near the mouth of the vase.
Candy selection
To estimate the quantity of candy to be purchased for your buffet consider following factors:
Number of guests expected.
Number of varieties of candy you are offering. This will determine how many containers you will want. Having a variety of flavors and different types of candy can be satisfying to everyone.
4 oz. per person is a good estimate. This is equal to 1/4 pound. From the total quantity calculated you may deduct few pounds if you can count for non-takers.
You can bring your vases to liliy's, so you are sure to buy the right amount.
Containers
Vases are good inexpensive alternatives, and are easy to find. You may use opaque containers and baskets
Buy metal candy scoops. You don't need one for each vase. Guests can use their hands to grab individually wrapped candy. Use scoops for unwrapped items.
