Principles of decorating a buffet table (candy bar) for a wedding
The candy bar, which owes its birth to European countries, was enthusiastically accepted by Russia, and now the variety of its types is amazing. At the same time, it is not at all necessary to turn to a professional designer to create this miracle - it is much more interesting to try to create it yourself, with your own efforts and available funds.
The candy bar is a buffet table on which all kinds of sweets are beautifully served. When it comes to creating such a dessert, your imagination is not limited to anything, but you need to adhere to several important rules:
- a single style for the entire table, corresponding to the wedding idea;
- a color scheme that reflects the theme of the celebration: black would hardly be appropriate at a wedding;
- quantity of sweets that can satisfy all guests;
- a feature of the candy bar that makes it unlike other sweet buffets.
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A sweet table for a wedding should be decorated in such a way that it matches the overall theme of the wedding celebration, its style and color design.
In this regard, you need to carefully consider every detail of the candy bar design, starting from the set of dishes, serving features and ending with the appearance of the selected products.
Aesthetic design will make the sweet buffet table a real decoration, a highlight, of the feast.
- You can decorate the sweet table in any original style. For example, it could be Provence, country, rustic with the surroundings corresponding to each of them.
- The color palette should not create visual dissonance with the overall color scheme of the wedding celebration. Serving items (tablecloths, dishes, napkins) and even the treats themselves should be kept in appropriate uniform colors.
- The dishes for decorating a sweet table should, of course, be beautiful and elegant. But we should not forget about the ease of use. The kit should include all the necessary elements depending on the filling of the bar - bowls, baskets, vases, dessert spoons.
- Additional accessories play an important role in table decoration. These can be live or artificial plants, candles in candelabras, signs with the name of the presented sweets.
- And finally, a few words about the table itself as a piece of furniture. You can also approach the furnishing of a candy bar with creativity, replacing the usual dining table with some “rarity” that suits the overall style. This could be an antique chest of drawers, vintage shelves and dressing table, and even deliberately rough-hewn shelving in the “country” style.
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Contrary to their name, candy bars may also include non-confectionery products. These are various vegetable salads, canapes, cheeses, salty crackers. Sometimes such savory elements can form the basis of sweet tables, because traditions exist to be broken sometimes. Even if this concerns such a recent tradition as organizing a wedding candy bar.
Color spectrum
Color is of great importance. It is designed to correspond to the theme of the wedding, echo and match its tones. If the bride chose a soft pink dress, the candy bar can be decorated in the same color scheme, setting the tone and theme of the holiday.
Or it can be bright pink, or a combination of different shades of pink, for which you can use a variety of sweets, and classic white, emphasized by black decorative elements of the dishes, will turn the candy bar into an example of elegance.
Blue or lavender are often undeservedly forgotten, but in vain: these are not dark or gloomy colors - they will make the celebration exquisite.
When decorating dessert for a wedding, there is no need to limit yourself to one color. For example, a combination of white and pink will diversify the choice of guests and allow you to combine different flavors together. Or even a combination of several delicate pastel shades, which always looks elegant and frivolously elegant.
Cupcakes
Cupcakes are small, sweet cupcakes about the size of a coffee cup, hence the name.
There are many options for decorating them: mastic, cream, whipped cream, various toppings - from mint drops to marmalade ribbon. Great alternative to cake! You can put any inscription on the cakes, draw faces, cartoon characters, or hobby items. They are served in thin paper cups that can be matched to the color scheme of the party.
Vintage
Any decorative material is suitable for decorating a candy bar, as long as it is elegant: fabric, multi-colored or plain paper, balloons, ribbons and fabric. Instead of a tablecloth, you can use a covering that matches the theme of the wedding.
A vintage-style candy table will certainly stand out and attract attention. It is impossible to remain indifferent to the numerous bottles, vases and glasses filled with a variety of sweets.
To attract attention, the candy bar can be equipped with a colorful sign made in an old-style ornate font. Boutonnieres and tiered vases placed on the shelves of an old, shabby chest of drawers will add a rustic ease to the celebration.
Panna Cotta
“Boiled cream” is a delicate dessert that came to us from Italy.
Cream pudding is made from cream and gelatin with various additives: berries, pieces of fruit and various sauces.
It is served in portions, in small glasses, and looks very appetizing and stylish.
Boho and rustic
There is no need to limit yourself to classics, lush and pompous, obliging you to correspond to the declared level. A wedding is, first of all, a celebration of two, and they should like its design. Therefore, amazing materials can become decoration for a candy bar:
- tree;
- candles;
- lace and macrame;
- bouquets of flowers and plant branches;
- dried flowers.
Using these elements, you can create a work of art that will delight your guests. The main thing here is not to overdo it and not turn the candy bar into a dump of bad taste. Even simple white ribbons will be enough to provide a dessert table with attention.
At the same time, a candy bar can be decorated in such an original way that at first glance you won’t immediately understand what it is: curiosity forces you to come closer and examine the curiosity. Or it can become simple in a rustic way, with a minimal amount of decor, but nice and homely, conducive to relaxing in an easy chair, with a cup of coffee in hand.
It can even be a very complex composition, where miniature candles successfully highlight some sweets, light plays on the details of the decor, plant branches decorate containers with sweets, and flowers towering over nuts and cookies attract attention from afar.
Macaroons
This miniature sweetness came to us from France.
According to legend, the cakes were invented by two nuns who were bored with the ascetic monastery diet. The airy dough is based on ground almonds, and between the two halves of the cookies there is cream or jam. Thanks to food coloring, macarons can be given absolutely any color.
Provence
It is permissible to use figurines, postcards, pictures and flags to decorate the table. Even the most ordinary candlestick can be surrounded with bonbonnieres and vases in such a way that it will become the dominant figure of the candy bar. In general, any elegant, original item can be included in the composition of a festive dessert.
The sweet structure can be multi-level - the main thing is to correctly play with the provided space, combining flowers, plates and vases.
Sweets harmonize perfectly with fresh flowers, and roses are considered a wedding flower, so live inflorescences of a similar shade to the dessert served, standing out against an artificially rough background, look especially gentle and touching.
Cake-pops
This is a type of sponge cake, the consistency and taste reminiscent of truffles and our native “potato” cake.
The crushed biscuit is mixed with cream, given any shape, most often round, and then dipped in icing. When the glaze cools, the decorating stage begins.
Pops are served on sticks. An unusual and creative dessert.
Other ideas
Even with the most minimal set of details, it is possible to create a beautiful dessert buffet, focusing on one bright color, but giving it an aristocratic shine. Or it could be a multi-color composition with a single dominant shade, with many colorful details:
- ribbons;
- skewers;
- artificial leaves and flowers;
- bright inscriptions and applications.
The central figure of the composition may generally have an abstract shape and color that differs from the color of the candy bar, but it gives the delicious buffet a fabulous flavor. Toy figures placed between vases with goodies play on the wedding theme.
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Candies, thoughtfully placed on sticks and arranged in the form of bouquets, are very convenient to take directly with your hands, while signs will help the guest decide on the choice of treat.
Sweets should be added to the composition in small portions for ease of consumption. Be sure to add, if necessary, utensils for serving treats, boxes that guests can take with them, and napkins.
From the many existing ideas, you can choose the brightest one for creating a candy bar or come up with something of your own, original and beautiful, but one thing is obvious: at a wedding celebration, an elegant dessert will definitely not go unnoticed and will be a brilliant end to the holiday.
Table filling
There are usually 5-7 varieties of treats on the table . Cupcakes and pastries are calculated at 1 piece per guest, macaroons and cookies at 2-3 pieces, marshmallows, meringues and sweets at 100 grams per person.
Traditional sweets for the sweet bar:
- cupcakes. It is important to take care in advance of finding a pastry chef who will prepare cupcakes and decorate them in a general style. Often they choose the same artist who will prepare the wedding cake;
- macarons. French cookies are a favorite delicacy for many thanks to their delicious almond flavor. They look great on the holiday table and you can easily choose the desired color of the treat;
- cake pops. Biscuit balls on a stick can be coated with colored glaze and decorated with sprinkles;
- meringue;
- marshmallow;
- marshmallows;
- candies;
- fruits.
Basic requirements for treats:
- They should retain their appearance at room temperature.
- Sweets should match the overall light palette of the wedding.
- They should be in stock.
When decorating a sweet table it is important:
- keep in mind that transparent glassware looks best, as it does not distract attention from the treats themselves;
- use bowls, jars and vases of different sizes and shapes, on high and low legs;
- use shelves and stands to create several tiers, which allows you to use space more efficiently;
- remember about accessories: beads, candlesticks, decorative stones and figurines, with the help of which you can emphasize and complement the style of the celebration;
- do not forget about napkins, straws, plates and other accessories that should be present on the table in the required quantity;
- choose the optimal place to place the table, the welcome zone is best suited;
- take care of drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, soft and hot.
Some useful tips:
- Use symbolism. Three-dimensional initials on the table, cupcake toppers with initials and wishes for guests on sweet bags will make your holiday special and unforgettable.
- Prepare treat boxes or craft bags ahead of time for your guests to take home.
- Since guests may be embarrassed to approach the candy table, warn the host to regularly invite those present to the candy bar.
Organizing a buffet table with desserts is worth the money and hassle. If financial capabilities allow, experienced decorators and confectioners will take care of all the preparation, and the bride and groom will only enjoy the result. If you want to save money, the newlyweds can decorate the candy bar themselves.
It is important to draw up a preparation plan, a list of treats in advance, and take advantage of expert advice.
Guests of the celebration will appreciate the sweet surprise, and photographs against the background of the dessert table will remind you of a pleasant event.
