I plan on having a candy buffet, i have 15 large glass jars does this sound like enough for approximately 50 guests. The jars will be filled to the top. Also i want to have different cookies, would this be too much with the buffet? I'm just thinking maybe not everyone will want candy. And where would be the best place to get pre baked cookies? I'm thinking publix since thats where my cake is coming from. Any thoughts or suggestions?
for lunch were doing finger foods
a bigger meal is not an option, i'm not paying for it.
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1 sheloves_dablues // Jul 11, 2008
A candy buffet? Instead of a dinner? Are your guests all underage?
2 Jen // Jul 11, 2008
I think that will be plenty of jars full of candy. I would get cookies form Publix or a wholesale warehouse (like Costco).
3 epsilon_theta // Jul 11, 2008
I went to a wedding and the Bride did a candy buffet. It was a cute idea, but no one was taking any. The jars were still full when I left .
4 imwithrebel // Jul 11, 2008
It's hard to tell if that would be enough candy, since "large" is a relative term it can mean a lot of different things. I would look at how much the candy costs and how much more the cookies would cost to see if it is worth it to you. It sounds like you're doing a light lunch and since you already will have the wedding cake(s) for dessert, you might want to consider investing the money you would spend on the candy buffet on more "real" food.
5 SweetiePie // Jul 11, 2008
If you are only having a light lunch I say spend the money on a good meal instead of throwing it away on candy.
If you are dead set on the candy buffet then be sure you make it look nice and classy and not silly. With only 50 people you can get away with 10 jars of candy and a few cookie jars.
6 theologygirl // Jul 11, 2008
Sounds like plenty. You could put out the net bags or take-out favor boxes and have the candy be your favors, too (two birds with one stone).
Cookies sound great, but I don't think you need them if you want to avoid the hassle or expense. After all, you'll have your cake and maybe even a groom's cake, so dessert is already taken care of.
7 Esmer. // Jul 11, 2008
I like the candy buffet. That is what I want to do but did not do. For me it was what I had to cut out.
8 Elizabeth // Jul 11, 2008
Cookies sound great! If you have a local bakery, it might be nicer to have those rather than supermarket cookies, but I would just make sure to taste them first to make sure they're what you want to serve your guests.
I love the candy buffet idea - I'm planning on one myself. More important than the amount of candy is how it looks - an abundant table is better-looking than one that appears sparse and empty. Use things under the tablecloth (like telephone books, an upturned pie plate, an upside-down plant pot) to elevate some of your jars. The varying heights are more appealing to the eye. If necessary, group your jars on a smaller table to make it seem fuller and more candy-licious. Put your cookies on trays among the jars or on tray-towers.
Good luck!
9 cmbnchl0e // Jul 11, 2008
I think 10 jars would cut it for only fifty people. And if your already having cake, I wouldn't see the need for cookies also. Having a fuller meal, 10 jars of candy, and no cookies would be my suggestion.
10 princessbrat262002 // Jul 11, 2008
that should be fine for 50 guest. are you going to do them in your wedding colors or just the colors they come in?
do you have it vons or albertsons there. or even kroger? the bake shops at those stores are usually really good.
11 rmscheryl // Jul 11, 2008
lunch finger foods sounds yummy and to have a candy buffet it would not be necessary to have a cookie bar. I would put more thought in plenty of beverages because they are going to be thirsty with finger foods and candy
good luck!!
12 juniejuly // Jul 11, 2008
Forget the candy store buffet, just go with the cake!
13 marietta // Jul 11, 2008
I went to a wedding last week that had one, it was a huge hit! People were slow to get started so maybe if you fill up a few cups beforehand and leave them on the table people will be more likely to help themselves. I don't think you need cookies as well, if you decide to go that route, any grocery store (Safeway/Costco/Lowes) has good cookies, I'm sure you could get some cheap, or maybe you have a friend who loves to bake and wants to help out, she could make cookies/squares/whatever.
I don't think you need cookies though, it sounds like you'll have a large variety of candy already there should be something for everyone.