There a a lot of things I LOVE about this table decor set up by Cicely at Life Design Event Planning but I specifically wanted to point out the centerpiece. We get a lot of hits from brides looking for candy buffet ideas and this version is fantastic. First of all – the candy display makes a fantastic, unique centerpiece and if you’re going to do a candy buffet, why not work it into the table decor and eliminate the cost of centerpeices? It’s also completely customizable – just pick candies to match your color scheme!

Visit the Life Design Event Planning blog for more pictures of this fantastic spring table design! Can I just drop this in here: the print table cloth? LOVE IT!

Click here for more candy buffet ideas, pictures and tips for a budget friendly candy buffet!

My future daughter-in-law and I are planning the candy buffet for her September 19, 2009 wedding. We have seen pics online of candy dishes that were fairly large that spell out the word L O V E. Each dish was separate and I believe was made of ceramic. It really set off the mood of the wedding having LOVE candy dishes filled with brown, orange and yellow M&Ms. Any idea where we could find these dishes? Thanks so much and God Bless! Cindia

So I did some research and found a a great source on eBay that offers them for $30 per set! Great idea Cindia!

Check out the following sources for more information on the buffets and/or weddings:

1. Farfalla Wedding – 2. Our One Heart – 3. eHow.com – 4 & 5. Lara Ann Cooper – 6. Candy Favorites – 7 & 8. Scoops – 9. MixMingleGlow – 10. Boston Wedding Blog – 11. MixMingleGlow – 12-16. Wendy Myers – 17. Blissful Meadows – 18. Brides Forum – 19. Ashley’s Bride Guide – 20. Event Perfection – 21. A Touch of Sass – 22. Notes From a Cottage Industry – 23. One Wed Forums – 24. Old Monmouth Candies – 25-29. Flickr – 30 – 32. Hub Pages – 33. Girls In White Dresses with Blue Satin Sashes – 34. Nicole’s Fab Wedding – 35. Katie Elfers – 36. Martha Stewart’s Wedding Blog – 37. Home Accents

Create a fun Candy Buffet that your guests will be sure to enjoy. Choose colorful candy to accent your wedding reception.
Designed by Michaels Design Team

Materials:

• Assorted Large Glass Apothecary Jars – you can find great deals on eBay
• Assorted Ribbons- Varying Widths
• Candy of Choice
• Double Stick Tape
• White Name Cards
• Scissors

Instructions:

Fill jars with candy. Write candy names on white name cards and attach to fronts of jars with tape dots.

Place ribbons around jars, layering widths. Secure with glue.

It seems you guys can’t get enough of these great candy buffet pictures so here is another one for you! This pink and black set up is from a recent Martha Stewart feature, and was featured on Ritzy Bee along with a number of amazing photos for a pink and black wedding. I love the elegant silhouette accents as well – beautiful!

More Candy Buffet Goodness:

Tips for an affordable candy buffet - with lots of pictures

Gorgeous Yellow Candy Buffet Inspiration

Apothecary Jars

Chocolate Table - YUM!

Beyond the candy - other specialty buffet ideas!

Today, I thought I would follow up with some eye candy for one of this years hottest wedding colors: YELLOW!! Check out these two gorgeous yellow candy buffets I found!

This one came from Mel’s Brainstorms

This one came from Living The Swell Life. I know the background and overhang make up most of the yellow color, but that works to.

Now, if you really really love it, you could do something similar on a smaller table like your cake table, etc. Now, stop drolling and get back to wedding planning. (More pictures on Hostess with the Mostess)

1. Candy Buffet – How didn’t LOVE walking into a candy bar as kids? A candy buffet is a fun way to relive that memory at your wedding. A candy buffet replaces traditional wedding favors and gives your guests a chance to pick the candy THEY want. Surveys continually show that guests prefer edible favors – the a candy buffet has been a HUGE hit over and over again. A candy buffet is not always a cheap option, but check out our Candy Buffet section in the side menu for ideas on how to make more affordable.

2. Popcorn Buffet – This is a new one I read about last week and it sounds like a great alternative or addition to the candy buffet. Basically, you set this up like a candy buffet but with different flavored popcorns, regular popcorn with seasonings, etc. You can also look into renting a popcorn maker an offering theatre style fresh popcorn at your reception. There are plenty of types of caramel and flavored popcorns that you could make yourself and this could be a very very affordable alternative to candy and a affordable wedding favor.

3. Coffee Buffet – This is something I haven’t seen often but read about recently and loved. It’s like having a coffee bar at your wedding. If you have decided not to offer alcohol but want something more exciting then punch this might be just the ticket. A coffee buffet would include basic coffee, espresso, etc. You should also have things like teas and hot chocolate for those who don’t drink coffee. Your coffee buffet can also include dessert items like coffee cake, biscuits and other desserts that you might find at a local Starbucks or other coffee shop. A coffee buffet can be a very chic and affordable alternative to alcohol and it makes a wonderful addition especially for a winter wedding.

4. Dessert Buffet – Basically, the idea with a dessert buffet is to offer a selection of desserts rather then a wedding cake. If you want a wedding cake, you can have a smaller cake and then offer the buffet rather then cake for dessert. A dessert buffet has a great number of benefits. In many cases, a dessert buffet will be cheaper then a cake but that will depend on your caterer and the desserts you choose. If you aren’t having a caterer, you can get desserts at the local grocery store or bakery – or even bake them yourself. If you do them yourself, aim for desserts that can be made a week or two earlier and frozen so that you aren’t baking the night before. Another benefit of a dessert buffet is the selection. Not everyone likes cake and no matter what type of wedding cake you pick, some guests won’t like it. A dessert buffet offers more selection, and most guests will find something that will suite their tastes.