Inspiration ~ Candy Buffets

A candy table isn’t just a sweet treat—it’s a feast for the eyes and a showstopping centerpiece for any celebration! Whether you’re planning a wedding, birthday party, or festive gathering, a beautifully styled candy buffet adds a touch of whimsy and indulgence. From color-coordinated confections to elegant apothecary jars brimming with sweets, this guide will inspire you to create a stunning and delicious display that guests won’t be able to resist!

Inspiration:

These pictures should give you some inspiration to set up your own candy buffet.  It is traditional to use candies in colors to coordinate with the theme of the wedding or party.   Candy Buffets are being used at weddings in place of a wedding cake, or in addition to a wedding cake, often to be used as the wedding favor, providing guests with a small bag or box to fill with candies of their choice.

 A candy buffet in the party or wedding colors also adds to the decor by carrying out the theme.  Part of the beauty of a candy buffet is the pretty containers you choose to display the candies in.  Choose a variety of containers to display the candies.  Keep in mind that you want the candy to be easy to get out of the containers.

 Consider, also, the type of utensil you will use to pick up the candy.  Some candies need a scoop, and others might be better with tongs.  Do have a utensil in each and every container, you don’t want guests to use their fingers! It is also a good idea to have some extra utensils on the table, just in case someone walks away with one, or drops one on the floor.

 What kind of candy to offer?  What kind do you like?  What is affordable?  What comes in the colors you want to use?  Jordan Almonds are a popular choice, as are M & M’s which are available in 17 colors, or custom printed.  Any candies are acceptable.

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Containers:

These angled bowls are BPA free, just right for wrapped candies!

For candies that are not individually wrapped, you may be better off to use lidded containers. This set of four includes scoops! Plastic may be the best choice for your candy bar so that no lids get chipped and someone gets cut or worse…swallows a piece of glass!

Here is one more set of containers you might want to consider for your candy table!

Candy for your table:

You may resource a complete package of candy in one color like this from Oriental Trading Company.

…or you can shop for individual colored candies like these purple Salted Caramel Rolos!

How about colorful twisted marshmallows available in lots of color combinations? Whatever candies you decide to serve at your candy buffet table, I am sure it will be a hit with guests!

Candy buffets or candy tables have grown in popularity and favor in the past few years, particularly at weddings, but have also been seen popping up at birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, graduation parties and bat and bar mitzvahs.  You might expect to see a Candy Buffet at any kind of celebration.