Every time Dana La Rue of Brokeassbride shares another how-to-tip meant for brides and their families I always end up thinking of a ga-zillion ways we can repurpose her tips for other occasions. The Candy Buffett is no exception! Check it out…. Your basic supplies….
Large scoop spoons. Pick them up cheaply adding them to your garage sale shopping list. She says to look for anything that will get a fair amount of candy from the jar to the favor box. You don’t need one for every jar, just a few to scatter around the table.
Favor boxes for guest to collect their goodies. Brokeassbride sends you off to the craft to pick up small decorative boxes or bags big enough to hold a handful or two of candy and cheap enough to give one to every guest. She packs of twenty mini Chinese take-out boxes at a local craft store for six dollars, and hints that if you shop ahead and watch for coupons and sales, you can get them even cheaper.
And you’ll need glass candy jars. She says remember flowers sent by friends, family, loved ones? You still have that vase somewhere, right? Now’s the time to dig out forgotten glass jars, vases, dishes or giant martini glasses from back of your closet. You’re looking for anything transparent that can hold candy and has an opening wide enough for a large scoop. And she reminds us that the beauty of this project is that your jars don’t need to match! In fact according to Brokeassbride the buffet looks best when the glass containers don’t match— head out to nearby thrift stores and yard sales.
Finally you need lots and lots of candy: This is the sweetest part of the deal. Think beyond the grocery store and opt for candy shops that let you buy wholesale or in bulk. Obviously try to support your local candy retailers but if none are nearby you can definitely find candy wholesalers online. Look for a variety of bright, colorful sweets that match your color palette. Giant lollipops and candy sticks are perfect for adding bursts of brightness and variety. Get enough to fill a favor box for each of your guests and extra for them to munch on at the party. Final Hint— you can color coordinate you candy choices to match your color scheme.
