DIY candy bar

Western traditions have become very popular when holding weddings in Russia and the CIS. From there, modern couples have learned the already well-known themed celebrations, outdoor marriage registrations, the European arrangement of tables during a banquet... They have not ignored the “sweet” side of the Western celebration - the Candy Bar. This interesting detail of the buffet event looks beautiful, helps to emphasize the style of the wedding, and gives guests the opportunity to enjoy delicious sweets at any time.

What is Candy Bar?

The candy bar is the so-called European “sweet table”. It is a buffet table on which there are various types of sweets, lollipops, cakes, cookies, marmalade, etc. When there is a break between dances or numbers of the competition program, the candy bar allows the main characters of the wedding and everyone present to enjoy delicious sweet dishes. Such a structure is used everywhere - during weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and at any other parties.

At a wedding, a bar with treats will be a wonderful design detail - all elements of the table with sweets can be selected in the same color scheme. Candy Bar does not cancel the appearance of a birthday cake at the end of the banquet. A table with sweets will be a magnificent decoration of the hall while those present are waiting for the cake. Already at the very beginning of the holiday, the candy bar will pleasantly surprise those who come with its beauty, original design, and unusual dishes selected by the newlyweds.

At the end of the wedding banquet, the newlyweds can announce to the guests that they can take all the sweets that are present in the candy bar with them. So, a pleasant compliment from the beginning of the holiday will turn into an unexpected gift. The newlyweds can prepare bonbonnieres in advance for each person present so that one or more elements of the candy bar can fit there. Please note that most of the food may already have been eaten by then. It is advisable to stock up on an additional set of sweets that will wait in the kitchen, already packaged.

Wedding style and theme

When decorating a sweet buffet table, it is important to adhere to the style of the wedding event. The choice of textiles, floral arrangements, napkins, dishes, toppers and the sweets themselves should correspond to the color palette and theme of the holiday.

It’s good when the decor of the candy bar complements and repeats the idea of decorating the entire wedding celebration.

For example, when decorating a hall for a celebration in the style of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, they adhere to the retro direction of the 50-60s and turquoise color with 2-3 halftones, complementing the classic black and white combination. When decorating a sweet table, they maintain elegance and restraint of style.

When choosing accessories, they give preference to white, turquoise and black bows, pearl beads, and crystal pendants.

Macarons, airy marshmallows, marshmallows and cupcakes of matching colors and shades are great for treats.

What is included in the wedding candy bar?

What elements to choose for a candy bar for a wedding is up to the future spouses to decide, first of all. The selection of sweets will depend on the style of the celebration, the personal taste preferences of the bride and groom, as well as the time of year if a fruit table is planned. If the newly-made spouses want to please everyone, they need to choose many different types of desserts - light and airy, with lots of cream and filling, nuts, fruits, chocolate, etc. What sweets are suitable for a wedding candy bar?

All kinds of sweets and desserts

Having decided that a Candy Bar will be present at the wedding, the future spouses will have to select food options for it. It is better to give preference to light desserts that do not create heaviness in the stomach, as well as those sweets that are easy to pick up or eat immediately. It is unlikely that guests will be comfortable snacking on something that could stain their suit if handled incorrectly. Here are the sweets that are usually used to decorate a candy bar:

Chocolate covered strawberries. This option is appropriate in cases where the wedding takes place in the summer, during the ripening season of this berry. Then buying or preparing such a dish for a candy bar will not cost too much. Instead of strawberries, newlyweds can use other fruits. For example, bananas, raspberries, oranges, tangerines, grapes, pitted cherries. The sweetness can be served either simply on special napkins or on long, elegant toothpicks. Decorate the dish with coconut, nut shavings, and powdered sugar.

Fruits in caramel. Such a sweet dessert for a quick snack will definitely please wedding guests - a variety of fruits with a crispy crust are pleasant to the taste. Serve this sweetness to guests at the candy bar in the form of pieces placed on toothpicks or small skewers on wooden skewers.

Cupcakes. These airy sweet cakes resemble cupcakes with filling on top and inside; they will become bright details of a candy bar. The newlyweds can invite those present at the wedding to choose some type of cupcakes with different fillings. When ordering these sweets, future spouses will have to look through many different ways to design a candy bar and choose the appropriate option.

Cake pops. This unusual dish looks festive, original and interesting. The sweet consists of biscuit balls covered in chocolate or chocolate glaze, decorated with all kinds of confectionery elements. This detail of the candy bar is especially loved by children; it attracts attention and stimulates appetite. Cake pops are usually served on wooden skewers.?

Macaron cookies. This French candy bar dessert has won the love of sweet tooths from all over the world. The biscuits are prepared using ground almonds and food coloring is also added to the biscuits to achieve the desired color of the delicious sweets. Then the two baked cookies are combined with a delicious filling. Macaron is ideal for decorating a candy bar in the style of Paris and more. Newlyweds can order them in any color, according to the theme of the wedding.

Marshmallow. These European sweets are a cross between marshmallows and marshmallows. Marshmallows come in different colors, flavors, shapes, and sizes. What kind of treats will be in the wedding candy bar depends on the preferences of the newlyweds. Marshmallows are served in special small vases or on toothpicks.

Cream baskets. Lush, airy cream in cookie baskets, a favorite since childhood, will definitely appeal to those present. To keep the cakes fresh, future spouses can order sweets with fruit filling or berries placed inside the basket for the candy bar. This dessert is served on a regular or multi-tiered tray.

Oriental sweets. If you are planning an exotic wedding, the bride and groom can make a candy bar with oriental treats - it will be unusual and interesting. Guests will be able to discover something new, taste tastes unknown to them until this day. But such sweets may not be to everyone's taste. Additionally, put something more familiar on the candy bar table - chocolates, cookies, marmalade.

Sweets from different nations of the world. If the style of the celebration reflects the traditions of a certain country, find out about the favorite desserts of its inhabitants, and then treat them to the guests at the wedding, offering them among the sweets of the candy bar. Such a surprise will definitely surprise and delight those present and provide an opportunity to better understand the culture of another state. But, as in the case of oriental sweets, carefully select desserts and write the composition on special plates.
Chocolate fountain. This miracle device is suitable for a rich wedding, it looks amazing. Newlyweds can rent a chocolate fountain. These devices come in different sizes - for small weddings and large weddings. Place fruits and other dishes near the fountain that guests can “dip” into the melted chocolate.

In addition to the above-mentioned sweets, you can use any others that you like. These can be glazed gingerbread cookies, sugared marmalades, chocolates, Raffaello, dried fruits, caramelized nuts, glazes, profiteroles, truffles, lollipops. Ideally, more than seven types of sweets are selected for the candy bar, so that people invited to the wedding can eat a piece of each dessert. Portions should be small, preferably one or two bites, so that the sweetness is easy and convenient to snack on during a program break or between dances.

Drinks in matching colors

To support the style of the wedding, it is advisable to select sweets in appropriate tones, this also applies to drinks. Newlyweds can decorate the candy bar with a variety of juices - apple, orange, strawberry-banana, cherry, as well as punches - alcoholic and non-alcoholic. A good drink for the sweets table would be compote made with fresh or dried fruit. To make the color more intense, the bride and groom can add a little food coloring to their drinks.

What to fill with?

There are a lot of ideas for filling a candy bar. The assortment should be varied so that every guest finds something he likes.

The traditional components of a candy bar are: sweets, and the more, the better.

The choice is huge: cakes, cupcakes, cupcakes, muffins, macaroons, cake pops, donuts, puff pastries, eclairs, various desserts in cups, sherbet, baklava, marshmallows, marshmallows, meringues, cookies, candies, marshmallows, marmalade, lollipops, dragees, toffees, fruits, nuts in chocolate or colored glaze.

The chocolate fountain is a great success at wedding celebrations. During the hot season, it can be supplemented with chilled fruits.

Don't forget about drinks - water, juices, compotes, cocktails, homemade lemonade, fruit juice. Serve cold drinks in mini bottles or glasses.

You can place a coffee machine or samovar next to the desserts, or you can organize a separate coffee, tea, or cocoa table.

And of course, the main decoration of the candy bar is the cake. It is placed in the center of the table, in a place of honor. The cake should be decorated in the same style as other elements of the candy bar.

Decoration of a sweet table at a wedding - photo

An important part of decorating the banquet hall as a whole is the design of the candy bar at the wedding. One of its main tasks is to attract attention. It’s good if all the sweets are the same color or several suitable tones, for example pink, white, sand. The beautiful decor of the candy bar will look great during a photo shoot. The main elements of decoration are, first of all, the appropriate dishes, as well as textiles, printing, and figurines.

Dishes corresponding to the theme

Dishes are an important part of the wedding candy bar decor. Charming jars with lids, cute crystal bowls, vases, multi-tiered stands, multi-colored trays, cups will be the perfect decoration. It is desirable that all elements of the dishes match each other in style and be the same color or similar. For themed weddings, boxes, large open pearl shells, jam jars, baskets, even bird's nests can serve as stands for sweets.

Additional accessories

Additional accessories for decorating the candy bar will create a suitable mood. There are many options for its decor; interesting ideas will be discussed below. Newlyweds should think carefully about which elements will be most suitable for the wedding:

Natural flowers. Such a solemn, elegant design will look great.
Photos of the newlyweds. If the main characters of the wedding put several photos together on the table with sweets, guests will be able to admire them while choosing treats.
Figurines, figurines. Candy bar decor elements that reflect the wedding theme are ideal for the event.
Textile. Tablecloths, ribbons, lace napkins, bows - all this should be done in the same style and combine harmoniously with each other.

Balloons. Helium decorations for a candy bar with sweets will create a truly festive, cheerful atmosphere.
Cards with names of dishes. So that guests of the wedding celebration know the name of this or that sweet, what is included in its composition, and where it comes from, print out cards with the relevant information for the future spouses.
Candles. These details will help create a cozy atmosphere at the wedding. Graceful long or small candles will elegantly decorate a table with sweets.

Where can I find label templates?

Candy Bar can become not only a place for sweets, but also a stand for bonbonnieres. Guests will take them with them. Small gifts for wedding guests can include boxes of sweets, as well as candies and chocolates, wrapped in labels with the names of the newlyweds and parting words for the guests. You can find label templates for sweets on the Internet or draw them yourself. The selected option must be printed.

History of the candy bar

During the Great Depression, many Americans experienced financial difficulties, so newlyweds could not always afford a tiered wedding cake. In order to help them feed the guests of the celebration with dessert, the relatives of the bride and groom brought traditional homemade baked goods: cakes, muffins, waffles, pies.

All this was placed on a separate, beautifully decorated table, and the guests of the holiday treated themselves during the event, or took the treats home.

Gradually, this tradition took root in many states and cities of the USA, in Europe and Russia. But if earlier the reason for organizing a candy bar was the opportunity to save on a wedding cake, today it is:

the opportunity to occupy guests before the bride and groom arrive at the banquet hall;
the desire to please and surprise the guests by decorating the event with a beautiful buffet area with a variety of desserts and offering goodies as a complement;
realize your creative fantasies;
the ability to use a decorated table with desserts as a photo zone.

Master class on decorating a candy bar with your own hands

To decorate a sweet table with your own hands, you will need: a large tablecloth or fabric of a suitable color, several boxes, elegant plates, multi-tiered stands, sweets, skewers or toothpicks. The first thing to do is cover the table with a tablecloth. Then wrap the boxes with the same fabric or a matching one, put the largest one back, the smaller ones closer. On them, the heroes of the occasion can place some treats on trays and stands, and place other dishes with sweets on the table. Watch the video below to see how to set up a candy bar:

Tips on how to make a rustic Candy Bar

Rustic or rustic wedding decoration style is a popular fashion trend. To make a table with sweets in a rustic style, the heroes of the occasion should choose natural fabrics - cotton, linen, wool. Burlap and coarse threads are perfect for decorating a candy bar. Use wooden plates and jars of jam as stands and trays for dishes. It would be good if the table with sweets itself was made of wood. Knitted napkins, bottles, and candles will serve as excellent decor for a candy bar.

Ideas for organizing a sweet table in Provence style

Provence style is beautiful, picturesque plants, an abundance of lilac, pink, white, natural materials, delicate pastel colors, French sophistication in the design of dishes. The main characters of the wedding can cover the table of the candy bar with a linen tablecloth and generously decorate it with lavender flowers, peonies, and wild herbs. Macaron cookies, cupcakes, gingerbread cookies, and croissants are suitable as treats. Additionally, the candy bar will be decorated with lace napkins, bows, candles, plates with floral patterns, and elegant trays.

Compliance with the topic

When newlyweds choose a themed wedding, they must think through all the aspects related to the organization. So, if a holiday is held under the dominance of a certain color, then the wedding candy bar must match. Table decoration largely depends on the style of the wedding. For example, you can organize a buffet in blue. Choose a tablecloth of a suitable shade, napkins a tone darker or lighter. The treats themselves may have elements of a similar tone. The decoration will be blue sprinkles on the muffins or pastilles, marshmallows, and marmalade slightly tinted with food coloring.

Candy bar cost

Prices for a sweet buffet vary depending on the region. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, ordering a candy bar for 40 people will cost 30,000-40,000 rubles.

In other cities of central Russia, prices may be 10,000-15,000 lower.

In the Urals and Siberia, you will have to pay an average of 25,000 thousand for a sweet table at a wedding, and in the Far East, newlyweds will pay approximately 35,000 rubles.

The price usually includes cupcakes, cake pops, marshmallows, mini cakes, cookies, meringues, as well as tableware rental and decorator services.

What to bet on?

Candy bar is a sweet table. But you can use far from the only piece of furniture as a surface for candy dishes and cake. The following can also be used:

Bookcases and shelves
Decorative coffee tables
Stairs
Dressers and vintage dressing tables
Barrels or haystack (rustic, eco)

Final design

Once everything is in place, don't forget to decorate the space with signs like "Marmalade" or "Eat Me." This will let guests know that everything on the table is not just for decoration!

We are sure that our tips will help you create an appetizing, stylish and inexpensive candy bar for your holiday!

Appearance

Immediately get ready for the fact that the appearance of the candy bar is exactly what you see in the picture. No amount of candy will decorate an empty table. Attributes required for filling. What could it be:

Stylish dishes.
Flags and signs.
Garlands or paper pompoms
Thematic figures.
Frames, cages, flower arrangements.
Decorative inscriptions.
The background.

Those. start implementing a candy bar with the question “What will everything stand on?” and “How to decorate everything?” Take a look at the selection for inspiration.

Please note that having small bags like these will allow your guests to take some sweets home!