Candy Displays

When it comes to weddings, you can be sure to expect a few different decorations and commemorative touches. Balloons, flowers, and ribbons are all staples at the modern wedding, but you are almost sure to find a variety of different candies as well. Wedding candy is usually found gracing the tables at the reception hall, either for guests to take home later or as a bit of a snack while they wait for dinner to be served. Some brides are doing away with the wedding cake altogether and instead offering a more creative candy buffet where guests can choose their own favourite dessert treats and take some home in a draw-string organza bag.

Just like anything else at your wedding, you will probably find that you want your candy displays to be perfect; they should convey the message of everlasting love that you have committed to and they should also match your wedding colors.

The candy display is not just about the candy, however; you will want to present the sweet treats in a way that is tasteful and memorable. Here are a few different suggestions.

- Right on the plates: There are a lot of weddings where this is the way the candy is laid out. It's fine, but make sure the candies are wrapped nicely so they set off the table.

- In netting: A nice little webbed netting can be a great way to present your candies, but try to make them easy to get into!

Display boxes: Now we are getting a little bit into the pricey end of the candy. In fact, you might more properly consider this kind of display as a wedding favor. The candy doesn't have to be wrapped in these boxes, but try to pour it in straight from the bag rather than risk contaminating them with your hands. The boxes will always remind your guests of your special day!

So that takes care of some ideas as far as your presentation goes, but what about the candy that will actually be handed out to your guests? Well, there is a wide variety of ideas and most will depend on the tastes of the bride and groom, but here are some of the most popular.

- Kisses: This popular treat from Hershey's says it all on your wedding, and is perfectly named for the occasion. For white chocolate lovers, Hershey expanded the idea with Hugs, and there are also chocolate covered almonds available!

- Mints: There is no shortage of mints that are appropriate for weddings, and they might come in perfect for your guests and the romantic after-dinner dance and so on. Wrapped peppermints and smooth mints are great on plates, and peppermints are good in favor boxes.

- Werbemittel Bonbons: Decorative swirl pops in your choice of sizes and colors make great decorative center pieces or place settings.