Candy Station

For our wedding, we are having a candy station as an alternative to the typical wedding favor. Me and the Mister agreed that we didn't want the station to only be colors of the wedding. Since our goal was to make this wedding represent who were are we decided to go with candies that we love and loved to snack on.

So you want to know the candies, right? Well we bought ~2 bags of all of the following from BJ's Warehouse and so far Target:

• Snickers
• Mini York Peppermint Patties
• Peanut M&M's
• M&M's
• Twizzlers
• Mini Reese's Cups
• Starburst
• Jolly Ranchers
• Jelly Beans
• Mike & Ikes
• Non-Pareils
• Tootsie Rolls
• Caramel Creams
• Hershey Kisses
• Hershey Bars (With & Without Almonds)
• Double Bubble Gum
• Whirly Pops
• Pixie Sticks
• Multi-Color Goldfish crackers

Months ago, I had created the candy bags for the station but this weekend, me, Mama A with help from my G'ma Z, attempted to conquer the candy station. We cleaned all the jars and started to determine which candy will go in what container and created the decorations for the jars.

To continue on with our color scheme, I glued different black and white patterned ribbon on each container. I also created labels using black and white cardstock making squares. I then used my trusty white marker to write the candy that will occupy each jar.

I even added black and white ribbon to the scoops and tongs to be used for the candy. I really do think this will all come together and look so cute. Best of all, most of my guests have never seen this at awedding before so it will be a first for many...I like that!

So what do you think about my gumball decor? I was really trying to follow a pattern but after a few lines I honestly didn't care anymore as long as it was colorful and didn't look too bad. BTW - this took FOREVER!

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After...

So did you do anything that might not have been different in the wedding world but something that really has never been seen where you are hosting the wedding?