5 Unique Alternatives to the Candy Buffet

Candy stations and dessert buffets have been very popular over the past few years at our weddings and events. They add an element of color to the space while acting as an interactive element for your guests. They also act as a take home favor for both adults and children at your event. It's almost guaranteed these days that you'll see some sort of candy station or dessert buffet when you go to a wedding reception. It's a great idea, but put a unique spin on it to make yours different!

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S'mores Station

S'mores are a wonderful treat for summertime weddings! You can pre-package the graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows and display them for your guests with a sign letting them know about the fire pit outside. Or, you can create an indoor s'mores station with candles. Mix up the marshmallow flavors (regular, tropical, strawberry, lime, chocolate, etc...), and offer different varieties of mini-chocolate bars (milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, chocolate with peanuts, chocolate with sea salt, etc...)

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Candy Apple Station

Autumn is the perfect time for a candy or caramel apple station! Start with trays of apples on sticks. You can use all one type of apple, mini apples, or have different varieties and colors to choose from. Offer various dips such as chocolate, caramel, and traditional candy apple, and of course make sure to have nuts, sprinkles and candy to top them off! Provide take-home bags in case they don't want to eat it right away.

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Doughnut Station

What better way to treat your guests later in the evening than a doughnut station? Provide several varieties of doughnuts. You can also include dips or toppings like chocolate sauce, strawberry jam, bavarian cream and lemon curd. You can also include sprinkles, nuts, coconut shavings, candy bits, powdered sugar and cinnamon. Coffee or hot chocolate can also be served with the doughnuts!

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Ice Cream Station

 Perfect for a warm summer wedding and reminiscent of childhood! Offer a variety of ice creams and all the works; bananas for banana splits, hot fudge for hot fudge sundaes, whipped cream and cherries for the top, strawberry sauce, butterscotch topping, chocolate chips, crumbled cookies, M&M's or other chopped candies, chopped nuts, brownie chunks, and even root beer or Coke for floats!

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Cookies & Milk Station

What a great send off or "goodnight gift" for your guests! You can use all home made cookies, or a combination of home made and store bought. Pair them with jars or mini cartons of regular milk, strawberry milk and chocolate milk, and you have the perfect sweet treat for the end of the night!

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Congrats Loretta & Jacob!

While the Royal Wedding was going on across the pond, Loretta and Jacob were getting married right here in Cleveland, and we were creating a pink, black and white candy station for their reception at Windows on the River. White fudge covered pretzels, pink M&M's, black licorice, strawberry old fashioned candy sticks, and rock candy sticks. It was perfectly pink and princess-like!

Bride & Groom Photo by Kristen Penner Photography

Vendor Spotlight :: Catherine's Chocolates

I stumbled upon chocolate heaven last week. :) 

I've driven by Catherine's Chocolates in Avon countless times, and every time I told myself I'd stop next time I came by. Finally, I got the opportunity to stop in last week because of the bridal show. I even took a tour of the place and got to see a bit of the "behind the scenes" details. There are so many different and creative chocolates, plus so many other cute gifts to browse through. Stop in and see them at 36718 Detroit Road in Avon.

 

Since Easter is coming right up, of course the place was decked from floor to ceiling with adorable Easter decor. Oh, and the Easter candy.....there aren't even words to describe! I'll let the pictures do the talking....

Here's a photo of the chocolate station Catherine did for our bridal show (which they can do for weddings and other special events) along with some of the favors she did for the tables. My favorite is the chocolate caramel dipped apples....you have to try them!

Interactive Sweet Stations & Edible Treats

Looking back over our 2010 weddings edible sweets and stations were very popular, and the trend is continuing in 2011. Brides and grooms are loving the idea of providing a sweet surprise to their guests during the reception. We've done everything from candy stations, tiers of mini cupcakes, doughnuts and coffee served later in the reception.... and no matter what way they're served, all forms of sweet edibles seem to be a big hit! Here are some creative ways to incorporate interactive sweets for your guests!

Bedazzled Bon Bons on Cones

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Doughnuts & Milk/Coffee Stations

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Pretzel & Candy Station

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S'mores Station

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Gourmet Popcorn Station

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New Dessert Stations & Cupcake of the Month!

Happy October! It's pumpkin time!

To tie in with our special dessert stations for parties and get-togethers, we're adding a Cupcake of the Month! These can be incorporated into any dessert station or purchased on their own by the dozen.

October's Cupcake of the Month: Pumpkin Spice Cake with Pumpkin Pie Filling and Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting with Graham Cracker Sprinkles :: $18/dozen



Having a party this fall? Our Autumn Dessert Station is the perfect addition to any home gathering, office party or special event.

Autumn Dessert Station: Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes, Chocolate Cake Pops dipped in White Chocolate, Caramel Apples, Chocolate Dipped Marshmallow Cereal Treats, Peanut Butter Fudge, Personalized Lollipops, Personalized Mini Chocolate Bars, Various Seasonal Candies :: $5/per person

Beverages (optional): Hot Apple Cider, Russian Friendship Tea, Hot Chocolate :: $3/per person.

Our dessert stations come with desserts & candy, a table and linen, a backdrop, display vessels and platters, scoops and tongs, take-home containers, additional table decor and custom signs for the table and the treats. Price includes delivery, setup and cleanup.

Beverage price includes beverages, glasses (not plastic), drink tags, stir sticks and garnishes.

Need a visual? Here's one of last year's holiday dessert tables. We can customize your table with any look you want!

Referral Contest Extended!

We received some last minute referrals for the contest, and to make sure everyone is included in the drawing we've decided to extend the contest deadline to Oct. 31st. Some of the referrals haven't made it in to meet with us yet, and we thought it was only fair to make sure everyone qualified was included in the prize drawing.

Keep those referrals coming in through October for more chances to win $210 worth of personalized Bedazzle My Bon Bons (30 boxes)! Please keep in mind, the firm deadline for the end of the contest is Oct. 31st! :)

To enter the contest: Refer anyone to us who books services (planning, coordination, dessert station, flowers, decor, linens, etc...) by Oct. 31st and your name is entered in the drawing for the Bedazzle My Bon Bons prize. (Full payment is not necessary, a save the date deposit will work.)

French Inspired Bridal Shower

I took one look at this bridal shower and absolutely fell in LOVE! If I would have had a bridal shower, this is EXACTLY how I would have wanted it. (My wedding was Parisian themed, so it would have fit perfectly!) I love the soft pinks accented with black, very beautiful and decadent... and French all over! :) I only posted a few of my favorite photos here, but there are so many more delicious photos from this shower to look at! Visit the links below to see them all...


The guests wrote well wishes on French postcards and attached them to the black wire Eiffel tower.


There was a costume jewelry station so the ladies could "bling" themselves before the party, and a Mixology station so they could mix and try their own fragrances. How perfectly French!


The fabulous table setting. Those are real floral garlands! So beautiful...


Awesome favors too -- French perfume bottles filled with pink jelly beans.


A soft and beautiful mix of light pink and cream flowers.


The French inspired dessert bar. Yumm!!




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