Massachusetts Wedding Guide

Candy Buffets for the Reception

Offering guests a buffet of colorful treats has become a huge trend in the wedding world. It's a great addition or alternative to a dessert table.

Guests will enjoy filling up a goodie bag to snack on during and after the reception. It's like giving another favor!

Use the candy buffet to incorporate your wedding colors/ theme into your reception. Include your favorite candy and show your personal style.

< Photo from BridalBuds.com (great wedding blog!)

What you'll need (some optional):

  • Find unique shaped, sized and colored vases and dishes.
  • Use decorative linen and flowers for the table
  • Add ribbons, candy scoops, decorative tags for vases & dishes
  • Offer bags, boxes or tins for guests to fill
  • Fill with colorfully assorted candies, chocolates, lollipops. 

Local candy shops:

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Hilliards Candy Shoppe

A variety of chocolates - truffles, turtles, peanut butter cups. Sure to find favorites -just be careful of extreme heat! Locations in Hanover, Easton and Canton.

The Penny Candy Store

Sugar, sugar and more sugar! Find lots of hard candy selections - choose colors to match your color scheme. Located in Westwood.

Lindt Chocolates

Now in NH! Individually wrapped chocolate balls - yum! Variety of flavors, sure to be a pleaser for all guests. Now located in NH.

Phillips Candy House

Guests will gobble up these delicious chocolates - plus they have a selection of hard candy. Located on Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester

Or check out these online candy shops that offer a variety of yummy candies in bulk. They are wedding friendly and feature helpful categories like shop by color & theme! A Candy Store, Sweet Factory, Candy Warehouse, Candy Favorites, or Candy Explosion.

Candy Vases

Pick up vases to hold your candy at Michaels, Target or other craft stores; check with your reception site for rental availability; or order on-line. Below are a few favorites suggested by The Wedding Outlet:

Friendship Vase

Add personalization for a special touch.

Square Vase

Available in three sizes.

LOVE Plate Sets

Say it in writing with this fun set!

Glass Photo Vase

Add pictures for an added touch to the buffet table.

Massachusetts bridal makeup artistsTip: Be sure to mark candy that contains peanuts for guests with allergies.
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