Graduation parties are a fact of life. Everyone loves them. By providing a candy bar, you eliminate the need for pastries, finger foods, and other snacks. You purchase your bulk candy online and it is an easy and great way to treat your grads. Everybody loves candy!
Budgeting, Candy Variety and Managing Dietary Restrictions
Planning a graduation party with a sweet candy bar doesn’t have to break the bank. Start by setting a budget that includes how much you want to spend on candies. Buying in bulk is cost-effective and ensures there is enough to go around. When selecting your candy variety think about color themes and also include sugar-free or allergen-free options for guests with dietary restrictions. That’s one way to ensure everyone has something they can enjoy guilt-free. Planning ahead and buying wholesale can keep costs down while you create your dazzling candy display.
Setting up the table
The theme is graduation, and the theme colors are the school colors. You may accent some of the colors by purchasing different shades of the color, but try to keep the table within 2 or 3 colors.
For graduation, you can use paper graduation caps, and miniature diplomas wrapped in ribbon. You can even get creative and print small labels to place inside that say congratulations class of 2017. There are always lots of graduation props at the dollar stores and you can use balloons and ribbons for your backdrop.
Theme it!
Get creative with your candy buffet by tying it to the graduate’s journey. Use the school’s mascot or colors as a starting point. If the grad is heading to college then consider working the new school colors or mascot into the setup. You can also theme the candy buffet around the graduate’s future career or field of study. This sort of personal touch will make everything look cool and make the celebration feel more personal and thoughtful.
How to display it?
Choosing the right containers and stands will help pull together an eye-catching candy buffet. Instead of just using vases for lollipops — think about varying the heights and types of containers. Use tall jars for pretzel sticks and apothecary jars for gummies or maybe tiered cake stands for assorted chocolates. Mixing and matching containers adds depth to your table setup and makes it easy for guests to access their favorite treats. Remember to label each container for a touch of elegance and help guests identify their choices quickly.
Ideas for Personalizing the Candy Buffet
Personalize your candy buffet to make it truly one-of-a-kind. Custom wrappers on chocolate bars can feature the graduation year or the grad’s name. Monogrammed mints or candies with the graduate’s initials add a classy touch. You could even have photo candies made with the graduate’s picture or related images like the school logo or mascot. These personalized touches not only enhance the candy buffet’s appeal but also serve as great conversation starters among guests.
Signs
For this candy bar, you need signs. A banner reading “congratulations,” and signs that have the school name and year, A “graduation class of 2017” sign is perfect for the centerpiece. Other ideas are signs that read:
- Smartie pants
- Reach for the stars
- Bookworms (placed next to a bowl of gummy worms
- Class rings (next to gummy rings or hard candy rings like lifesavers)
- Nerds (next to Nerd ropes)
Make take-home favors
To make your graduation party memorable, why not let your guests take a piece of the fun home? Offering favor bags boxes or even cute containers can allow guests to scoop up their favorite candies to enjoy later. You can get creative with packaging that matches the party’s theme or color scheme. This small gesture not only adds a personal touch but also helps in managing leftover candies. Plus who doesn’t love a sweet parting gift?
Bulk Lollipops
Though you will no doubt have a wide range of candy, don’t omit the lollipops just because the kids are older. Lollipops are one of the most popular candies. They are delicious and teens love them. They also are great for candy bars because they can be stood up in a vase if you need height in a location, or fanned across a tray if you need a low dish. They are also great for pushing into jars of candy that are getting low toward the end of the party.
Some basics
There are plenty of places online to get information on how to set up your candy bar/buffet. The good news is, there is no wrong way. Here are some basics that will help you set it up and have it look great.
- Your table should be 6 – 8 feet long
- You need a table cover in one of the theme colors
- Do not limit yourself on your backdrop. Strings of lights, pom-poms, streamers, or posters all work fine. Set your backdrop to compliment the table. The centerpiece is your wow factor.
- Plan on about 8-ounces of candy per guests
- Layer your candy so refills are easy as the candy gets low
- Fill your jars ¾ and leave adequate room for scoops
Final Touches
No graduation party is complete without a yearbook or slam book. Place a book with a variety of pens on the table and have each student sign it and leave a message for the host of the party or for the principal of the school. You decide what you want to do with it.
Set up a big screen and show video clips of the students throughout their school career. These can be obtained from their friends, parents, and usually, the school will have pictures or video clips.
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