What are your thoughts on candy buffets?

JustcallmeGG2 · May 2013

Do you squeal in delight or cringe at the fact that your kids (or others) are going to be hopped up on sugar?

I really wanted one, but even a "cheap" one for 30 people would be like $200. I am trying to decide if its worth it.

Do people really love them? I know I would, but never have been to a party that had one.

elizdg · May 2013

I think they are cute, but I wouldn't spend an extra $200 on it for a first birthday.

JustcallmeGG2 · May 2013

Jnoone:

Those are cute ideas!

But since we are doing a rubber ducky theme I am going to do rubber ducks (maybe with their name on them) and bubble bath that i got personalized.

Bubble Bath Party Favors in Personalized Labels - Any Label Design

ThePinkSuperhero · May 2013

Had one at my wedding, it was a favorite of many of the guests. It certainly didn't cost us $200- we got big glass bowls and jars at IKEA and stocked up on treats for it at Costco and Oriental Trading (some of the Oriental Trading candy was a little meh; I'd stick with name brands only, like Smarties). You don't need as much as they say, either; I feel like I read something like 1/2 pound a person, and even with less than that, we had tons of candy left over.

ThePinkSuperhero · May 2013

Look, I found a picture! It was the orange slices that were gross, everything else was good:

You can't see it on the right, but we also offered bags of Nacho Cheese Doritos, since they are my favorite treat!

ThePinkSuperhero · May 2013

Wait, here I am with my Doritos (do we like how this thread is now all about me? Yes? cool)

JustcallmeGG2 · May 2013

ThePinkSuperhero:
Wait, here I am with my Doritos (do we like how this thread is now all about me? Yes? cool)

You are doing Lewispm son's OMG face. lol

myluckypig · May 2013

What kind of candy are you thinking of having?? WHY ON EARTH would it be an extra $200?!?! This is mind boggling to me! HA HA!

jenikas · May 2013

I think they are kinda lame. I can buy my own candy. It might look cute when you have coordinating jars and scoops and matching color candies...but even then there's no way I'd spend 200 on something that maybe a handful of people would get excited about.

bluemommy · May 2013

There was a candy buffet at a wedding I attended once and it was the best thing ever!!!

For kids though-Im not sure. They would probably go crazy and be super hyper.

bluemommy · May 2013

ThePinkSuperhero:
Wait, here I am with my Doritos (do we like how this thread is now all about me? Yes? cool)

Ha ha-LOL!

megs52881 · May 2013

jfresh:
Is the candy made of gold? Seriously, $200 for candy for a baby's birthday party?
You can do this for much, much cheaper.

Yes, Gold nuggets. Yeah, I'm sorry I don't get why it would be that expensive. I had one at my wedding and probably spent around that much, but that includes the cost of the glass jars I purchased and I needed enough candy for 175 people.

I may do one at Liam's party but I will either get cute containers from the dollar bin at Target and then I figure I need enough candy for 30ish adults. So, maybe 50 dollarsish?? But 200 is insane.

megs52881 · May 2013

bluemommy:
ThePinkSuperhero:
Wait, here I am with my Doritos (do we like how this thread is now all about me? Yes? cool)

Ha ha-LOL!

It should be about you! You look beautiful!!

ThePinkSuperhero · May 2013

Thanks ladies

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