Candy Buffet

So you've decided to do a candy buffet for your wedding reception. Take a big, big hint from Cherished Celebrations and many other wedding planners... hire someone to do it for you! When you think about 150 (just an average number) of people taking candy, do you know how many pounds of each candy to get? Do you know how many types of candy to get? Do you know where you can go for the freshest candy at the least price in the right colors?

I'd bet the answer is no. You also must, I'll say it again, must have an attendant. If not, Uncle Bob will take 4 pounds of chocolate covered espresso beans and your bowl will be empty for 30 minutes before your friend who promised they'd help notices it. Those of us who like to do the candy buffets (and there are many wedding planners who won't touch them with a 10 foot pole!!!) know how to gently suggest that Uncle Bob leave some of the $10.00 a pound items for other guests. You can even have the attendant serve your guest, ensuring an even distribution.

The picture above is from the Apex, North Carolina Chamber of Commerce Expo. I designed this buffet for the Womens Business Owners Network of Cary. It was incredibly well received and people loved it! I was the attendant for the first 2 hours, but there were other people there for the remainder of the expo.

What did they run out of while I was gone?

Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans.

Have a great day!

Catherine