March 5th, 2013 
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Because candy buffet tables have grown in popularity over the past decade, candy makers have found new and innovative ways to create candy in individual colors. Color coordinated candy display stations are easier than ever to create. With vivid candy colors like blue, pink, green and purple available, entertaining divas can match their party’s theme colors with a great assortment of different types of candy all in the same color.
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Bulk candy websites, such as acandystore.com allow creative party planners to select a color to see all of the bulk candy choices available in that hue. This makes it super simple to be creative and create a candy buffet without the help of a hired professional.
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A few tips:
When putting together a candy buffet, it’s usually best to have extra candy on hand so containers are filled to capacity and visually appealing. In most cases, clear containers and bowls will provide the most impact, since the selected colors will be able to pop.
Add a table cloth in the selected hue as well for a professional look.
Don’t forget to purchase some scoops and either bags or boxes for guest to scoop their candy into! Chinese food boxes are a cute option as well!
If you have a little extra time, purchase some fabric and gather some small, sturdy boxes. Create “risers” on the buffet table to display candy at differing heights and add depth to the display. If you have a huge variety of heights and shapes represented in your container collection, this step may not be needed.
Finally, add some cute signs or props to the display.
How sweet is this idea? Yum!
