Candy, candy, candy, candy....

I love candy...most everyone is well aware of that right?  And I entertained the idea of a candy buffet but quickly lost the idea as we had already agreed on a chocolate fountain (YUM!).  But get this- I was tossing around ideas for centerpieces; for the tables that will not have cake on them, of course.  As I realized that the hydrangeas would most likely be dwarfed unless I did a bigger arrangement which was going to cost closer to $20 per table.  Not a big deal, but as our budget has gone completely out of control, I wanted something with more purpose than sitting there and looking pretty.  Thats what I'm fot that day, right? =)

So, to make a long story short, I decided (and Sean agreed!) to do candy centerpieces.  I'm still working out details, but I went to Marshalls and TJ maxx and cleaned up~ they had a TON of huge glass containers starting at like $4.  How awesome is that?  So here is my new collection~

Think I got enough??  I didn't take pics of the sample ones I made up, but I bought a few bags of the kisses that come in the dark purple foil and filled one of these bad boys up~ it looked awesome if I do say so myself!  So if anyone comes across any candy (with either itself or the wrapper) in purple, black, or white, please let me know or pick up a few pounds of it....=)  Now I get to collect the candy part, which will be even more fun (although more expensive!)   My thought is to have a sign somewhere with all the tables that have candy and what they have and then each jar will have some kind of sign as to what it is.  Hopefully, this will serve as out snack throughout the night too so I don't have to worry about getting a late night snack sort of thing...I do feel kindof bad for all the parents that will have to deal with kids on a sugar crash, but such is life =)

More post coming later, just wanted to get started before I leave for work!