3 Big Mistakes to Avoid When Creating a Wedding Candy Buffet

Creating a beautiful wedding candy buffet is a favorite choice for many couples today; it's a special treat for guests and a wonderful centerpiece for the reception.  They are often used as a way for guests to make up their own wedding favors, filling small bags with treats to take home, or they can be set out while the reception is in progress.

Creating your own wedding candy buffet can save brides quite a bit of money and it can also be a fun part of the wedding planning.  However, this is often the first time someone will attempt to create a such buffet so it's good to give it plenty of thought beforehand.  They're often more difficult than you might imagine and beautiful, breathtaking wedding candy buffets don't happen by accident.

Here are 3 big mistakes to avoid when planning your wedding candy buffet; give these some thought before you create your centerpiece.

1.  Going all white for your wedding candy buffet.

Some brides think that an all white wedding candy buffet will make it seem appropriate for a wedding, but in truth it can make it seem somewhat boring.  The colors of the bulk candy are what make it eye-catching, as are the colorful decorations you might use to dress up the table.  Don't assume that colorful candy will make it seem childish, but remember that this buffet will need to be seen by everyone for the reception.  Strong colors can really make it stand out.

2.  Planning by volume.

Brides often try to do all sorts of math to figure how much candy they'll need; they figure so many ounces per guest, multiplied by their number of guests, and so on.  Forget all that and remember that your wedding candy buffet is meant to be a centerpiece and a showcase.  You want to plan by volume.  Most containers you'll purchase will require two bags of bulk candy you would buy at Sam's Club or Costco; bring these home and put the bags in the container to see how it fills up.  Always get more rather than less so it makes a visual statement.

3.  Not decorating the table properly for your wedding candy buffet.

Take a close look at the photos of wedding candy buffets you see online that draw your eye and notice the details.  Chances are there are risers underneath the tablecloth to lift up some containers.  These risers can be books or plastic containers that are sturdy enough to hold the container but they're used so that bowls in the back can be reached and so that they have visual interest as well.

Also note the way the tables are decorated.  Chances are you'll see satin ribbons, flowers, even flameless candles on mirrors to help decorate the tables.  Again, you want your wedding candy buffet to be visually stunning and not just functional, so notice these details carefully.  Other decorative items you can use would be strings of shiny beads you could buy at the fabric store, framed photos of the couple, paper flowers, and even wood letters that spell out LOVE or the couple's names.

Keep these thoughts in mind when planning your wedding candy buffet and always remember to start planning and shopping for it very early.