Wedding Candy Bar: How to Create an Original Sweet Corner

If indulgence is one of the seven deadly sins, it shouldn’t stop you from enjoying it on the most beautiful day of your life! Creating a candy bar at your wedding reception is an excellent idea to add a touch of sweetness and whimsy to the festivities. Contrary to popular belief, a candy bar isn’t just for children. It can be an original wedding entertainment for all ages if presented and personalized well. Discover our expert wedding planners’ tips for creating an original candy bar for your wedding.

Choosing a Theme for Your Wedding Candy Bar

The Importance of Harmony with the Wedding Style

A candy bar is part of the wedding decor, so it should harmonize with your wedding theme. Choose a setup that matches your wedding atmosphere with materials and colors consistent with the rest of the decoration. If you’re having a destination wedding, such as in Italy, adapt your candy bar to local specialties and colors for an authentic and unique candy bar.

Examples of Wedding Candy Bar Themes

The wedding theme is the guiding thread for the decoration. If you’ve chosen a boho wedding theme, go for neutral and light tones, natural and soft materials, and light candies like marshmallows or dried fruits. For a chic wedding theme, opt for elegant and sober decor with metallic materials and colors, and choose refined sweets like chocolates, nougats, or sugared almonds. For an eco-friendly wedding theme, use a green color palette with floral decorations and candies with natural flavors like mint, lemon, or rose.

Here are a few themed candy bar examples:

1. Vintage Glamour:
   • Sweets: Classic treats like rock candy, licorice, and malt balls.
   • Presentation: Antique glass jars, lace details, and pearl accents for an elegant, old-world feel.
2. Seaside Delight:
   • Sweets: Beach favorites such as saltwater taffy, blue and green gummy fish.
   • Presentation: Candies displayed in seashells, miniature boats, or surrounded by sand-like sugar, capturing the essence of the ocean.
3. Rustic Charm:
   • Sweets: Homemade fudge, apple cider caramels, and berry-flavored candies.
   • Presentation: Wooden crates or barrels and burlap linens, complementing a countryside or barn setting.

Choosing Containers and Candies

Ideas for Candy Containers

A successful candy bar is an attractive candy bar. Ensure it is abundant with a lovely presentation of products. The containers you use for displaying your candy bar are the first detail to pay attention to. Before ordering your assortment of candies, determine the quantity and types you’ll need. Generally, plan for 100 to 150 grams of candy per guest (about 6 kg for 30 guests). Once you know the amount and volume, you can better choose the types of containers to buy. For an attractive presentation, play with shapes and heights. Display your sweets on trays, in pretty boxes, woven baskets, colorful baskets, or tiered stands. Use kraft bags in each container for hygiene and to protect the containers.

Tips for Personalizing Containers

Personalizing your candy bar containers is simple and cost-effective. If you use glass containers, you can glue fabric or flowers to them with a glue gun. You can also print personalized sticky labels with the name of each candy and attach them directly to the glass containers. For bulk presentations in paper bags, fabric pouches, or paper cones, customize the print with your wedding theme colors and initials. For baskets or woven baskets, accessorize with colorful ribbons or floral decorations to add a touch of color and freshness. For more ideas, check Pinterest.

Choosing Candy Varieties

Since a candy bar is for all your guests, offering a variety is essential. Consider allergies and dietary habits when choosing candies: vegan, sugar-free, or gluten-free candies. This consideration will be greatly appreciated by your guests. Mix different candy varieties, formats, sizes, and colors to attract attention to this tempting bar. Include Tagada strawberries, sour candies, licorice, marshmallows, lollipops, etc. For adults, add refined candies like alcohol-flavored or coffee-flavored sweets. Be mindful of the weather; avoid chocolate and sugared almonds in hot, humid conditions. You can also order personalized candies or cookies with messages on sites like M&M’s or Shanty Biscuits.

Creating an Attractive Wedding Candy Bar

Using Stands and Elements of Different Heights

The more artistic your candy bar, the more original it will be. Play with volumes to create an engaging presentation. Arrange your candies in pyramids or set up a chocolate fountain. Use stands of different heights to create visual interest. These stands can be visible with pretty boxes or hidden under drapes. Foam supports are also excellent for creating volume and dynamic visuals. Consider hiring a candy bar specialist for setup and management during the event (refilling sweets, maintaining cleanliness, etc.).

Adding Decorative Details to Your Wedding Candy Bar

To decorate your candy bar corner, the essential accessory is signage. The sign indicating your candy bar can be hung on a wall, suspended from a decorative element, or placed on an easel. It can be printed on a wooden board or use neon lights for a luminous inscription, depending on your preference. Flowers are also a main decorative element, bringing freshness and delicacy to the candy bar. For lighting, use small LED garlands and avoid candles to prevent accidents with children. For presentation furniture, get creative—use a vintage cart or a light-up bar instead of a classic table for your candy bar setup.

Preparing a Comfortable Space for Guests

The candy bar should be a pleasant and accessible space. Choose a bright and visible location. Often, the candy bar is near the photobooth, where guests can enjoy sweets while waiting for their photo. Avoid placing the candy bar next to the open bar to prevent it from becoming cluttered with empty glasses. Also, avoid placing it near the DJ booth for safety reasons and to prevent guests from bumping into the equipment while dancing. Place a discreet trash can nearby for guests to dispose of candy wrappers, keeping the area clean.