Using candy to sweeten a wedding, shower or other special event is a breeze! Just hop on over to our wedding and events section to view our wide variety of treats and treasures for your special day, then let the planning begin!

Candy buffets are one of the newest and most stylish ways to showcase candy at an event. (Even Khloe Kardashian had a custom candy buffet at her wedding reception!) Wedding candy, in particular, looks great in a candy buffet and it give guests a memorable gift to take home. Shop for candy by color, theme or price, and arrange your choices in clear vases, glasses and jars. Supply your guests with bags or boxes, outfit each container of candy with a scoop and let your friends and loved ones build custom favors using your favorite candy.

Speaking of favors, did you know that NutsOnline offers candy favors that are appropriate for many occasions? These elegant tins and jars, filled with the wedding candy of your choice, are fantastic offerings for guests at weddings, showers and parties. You can even add a sticker or sweet note to each container. They’re perfect for your next celebration!

Centerpieces filled with wedding candy are also a fantastic way to showcase your favorite sweets. Less expensive than fresh flowers and just as sweet, candy centerpieces definitely take the cake. Choose candy that fits with your event colors or theme, and fill large glass containers with the treats to set in the center of the table. Choose containers that are low enough for seated diners to see over, and make sure to include scoops or tongs so that guests know they’re welcome to help themselves throughout the evening!

What are some of the ways you’ve incorporated candy into a wedding, shower or other special event? We’d love to see some pictures of your beautiful displays (particularly if they included NutsOnline products)! Post your pictures on our Facebook wall, tweet them to us at @Nuts_Online or email them to Kathleen [at] NutsOnline [dot] com.

When you’re buying sweets for a special event, you’ll want to make sure they get to you safe and sound. Never fear! NutsOnline is here!

We offer fabulous shipping options for our supplies for special events, wedding candy buffets and favors. Why? Because we care! We want to make sure your treats arrive safely, quickly and ready for your big day.

We start by packaging your treats in our sturdy 1 lb. or 5 lb. pouch-style bags. These bags have resealable tops for easy use, making it simpler to assemble your candy buffet and candy favors (and to store the leftovers).

After we have your order ready to go, we pack the sweets up in boxes with packing peanuts. But these aren’t just any packing supplies! NutsOnline has a strong commitment to the environment. As such, we currently use only 100 percent post-consumer recycled cardboard boxes and starch biodegradable packing peanuts to ship our products. The peanuts can either be thrown away to break down naturally, or they can be dissolved under running water in your sink for even easier disposal. The boxes are fully recyclable.

Want to know how much it’ll cost to ship your order? Skip on over to our shipping estimator to find out. This handy tool can tell you approximately how much each shipping option we offer will be to ship to your zip code.

If time is of the essence, don’t worry! We’re anxious to get your treats to you as fast as we can. All U.S. orders placed by 4 p.m. EST will ship out the same day. Our candy favors ship in three to five business days.

We also offer additional safeguards to ensure your order gets to you in pristine condition. If you’re ordering delicate items such as chocolate, gummies and other candy during the hot summer months, we highly recommend that you opt for our heat-resistant packaging. This packaging includes a cold pack and a special insulated bag that keeps your order chilly throughout its journey. If you require heat-resistant packaging, you should also choose UPS 2^nd Day Air shipping to make sure your candy arrives with the cold pack intact. We can only guarantee the heat-resistant packaging for up to 48 hours. You may also want to avoid shipping your order over a weekend to get it to your home as quickly as possible.

Here at NutsOnline, we take your special event seriously, and we want shopping with us to be fun and trouble-free! If you have any questions about shipping, ordering or just our products in general, please don’t hesitate to contact us at CustomerService@NutsOnline.com or 800-558-6887. We’d love the opportunity to help make your special day even sweeter!

Judging from a poll we took on our Facebook page this week, quite a few of you have included a candy buffet in a celebration such as a wedding, birthday party or shower. That’s wonderful! Candy buffets are a fantastic and unique way to give a sweet gift to your guests and showcase your individuality, all in one go!

Here at NutsOnline, we consider ourselves to be candy buffet connoisseurs. We have a huge selection of sweets in all the colors of the rainbow, just perfect for your big day!

When you pay a visit to the weddings and special events section of NutsOnline.com, you can see all our offerings in one place. We even list the treats in a few different ways to make sure it’s convenient for all our shoppers to take a peek. If you’re looking to find sweets that match your party theme, you can view candy buffet and candy favor options sorted by color. Brides and party planners on a budget always appreciate our shop by price feature, which allows you to enter your candy budget and expected number of guests in the search function and returns a list of items that meet your needs.

Not sure what you’re looking for? Get some ideas by browsing the popular candy and wedding candy sections for ideas!

If it’s favors you’re after, never fear! We’ve got you covered there, too. Check out our candy favors section. You can pick your container from our assortment of glass jars, gift tins and organza bags, then select your favorite candy in the color of your choosing from the list of options.  Best of all, we’ll ship them out in three to five business days.

Now that you know all about navigating our fabulous weddings and special events section, zip on over and take a look for yourself! As always, we’re happy to answer any questions you may have about incorporating our products into your special event. Just give us a call at 800-558-6887 or email us at CustomerService@NutsOnline.com.

To celebrate wedding season and the sweet, long days of summer, NutsOnline is throwing a Twitter party on Tuesday, July 26 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. ET. The hour will feature candy trivia, and we’ll be giving away a pound of sweet treats every five minutes!

Jeffrey Braverman, Chief Nut, will join the party to answer questions about candy, candy buffets, candy favors, storage, shipping and everything else related to candy (and nuts!) As the founder of NutsOnline.com, Jeffrey took the third-generation family nut and candy business online, and knows a thing or two about having fun with candy. (NutsOnline sells 28 types of gummy bears and Jordan almonds in 20 different colors, for example.)

Join us if you’re a bride-to-be looking for tips for a DIY wedding candy buffet, a NutsOnline customer who wants to connect with the NutsOnline community, or just a nut about sweets.

When: Tuesday, July 26, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET (noon – 1 p.m. CT, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. MT; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. PT).

How: To participate, you must have a Twitter account and follow @Nuts_Online, the party host; we’ll be using the tag #NutsOnline

Tip: Following the #NutsOnline hash tag in TweetGrid or TweetChat will make it easier for you to see and respond to all tweets from the party in one place.

Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below. You don’t need to RSVP to join the conversation – everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you at the party!

Prizes
You can win prizes by answering trivia questions during the party and helping us to spread the word about the party by tweeting about it before 10 p.m. ET on July 25. We’ll announce winners from Twitter followers who tweet about the party during the event. To make sure you’re entered into the giveaway, please use the #nutsonline hash tag to spread the word about the event or feel free to share the following tweet, and then join us for the party:

Prizes, trivia & Q&A w/Chief Nut of nutsonline.com @Nuts_Online Sweet Twitter Party 7/26 1-2 PM ET. Info: http://bit.ly/nQ9XE1 #NutsOnline

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Giveaway Details & Rules
If we announce you as a winner, please email kathleen@nutsonline.com to claim your prize. We cannot ship to P.O. boxes.

Winners from Twitter followers who tweet about the party will be chosen at random using random.org. The winner of each trivia prize will be the first Twitter follower to correctly respond to the trivia question using the #nutsonline hash tag; in the case that multiple winners respond simultaneously, the tie will be broken using a random number generated on random.org. All winners will be announced during the Twitter party and will have 48 hours to respond and claim their prize.

No purchase necessary to enter. Winners must live in the United States or Canada, or have an APO/FPO military shipping address, and be 18 years or older. All entries received after the giveaway closing date and time (2 p.m. ET, July 26th) will not be considered. Entries that do not follow all of the entry requirements will not be considered. The odds of winning a giveaway depend on the number of entries. No more than one winning entry per person via each of the methods listed in the giveaway details. Employees of NutsOnline are not eligible to participate. NutsOnline is not liable for late or misdirected entries, entry errors or transmission problems. NutsOnline reserves the right to terminate the giveaway in the event of technical problems, or to correct typographical or technical errors, or to amend these rules. By entering, participants agree to release and hold harmless NutsOnline and its respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agents from any and all liability or any injuries, loss or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with a giveaway. Winners agree to permit NutsOnline to use her or his name, voice, photo or likeness for reasonable promotional and marketing purposes. NutsOnline will provide the name of the winners of the giveaway, upon mailed request to NutsOnline, for 30 days after that giveaway’s entry period ends. No substitution, transfer or assignment of prizes is permitted. Non-winning entries from one giveaway are not carried forward to future giveaways. All decisions are final. The giveaway is void where prohibited or restricted by law.

When we think of wedding décor, the color schemes that come to mind almost always involve at least a touch of pristine white or cream. Why not incorporate that lovely complementary color into your event with wedding candy? We offer a huge selection of white candy that’s as lovely as it is luscious.

Traditional brides may enjoy some of our classic selections, such as white Jordan almonds. White Sixlets and yogurt raisins also make for an especially sweet addition to your candy buffet or candy favors. White rock candy sticks and vanilla salt water taffy can add an old-fashioned twist.

Looking for something a little more unique? Mochi rice cakes, white chocolate gummy bears and French Vanilla Jelly Belly jelly beans might be just the thing!

Of course, you don’t have to stick with plain old white. Shades of white and cream pair beautifully with other colors in your scheme. Try an elegant black and white pairing, or adding some bright and bold red candy to the mix.

Candy buffets and favors also don’t have to be limited to weddings! White and blue or white and pink are particularly sweet color combinations for baby showers. Silver and gold look fantastic when paired with white candy for birthday, anniversary or retirement parties.

What are some of your favorite colors to pair with white candy?

It’s nearly the Fourth of July, and we’ve got red, white and blue candy on the brain! And, if a poll we took on our Facebook page this week is any indication, some of you do, too. If you’re prepping for a party, shower or wedding with a patriotic theme, a selection of vibrant candy is sure to set your celebration apart.

Take our gorgeous red candy, for instance. Some of our favorites include cinnamon bears, atomic fireballs, starlight mints and mint balls. We also love watermelon fruit slices and organic cherry drops. They’re just so summery!

Our white candy selection is classic and elegant. Yogurt raisins and yogurt peanuts are a rich, sweet snack, and white chocolate almond bark is an old-fashioned favorite. Chocolate nonpareils will capture the sweet tooth of any chocolate lover.

Our blue candy ranges from wacky to refined. We adore our blue Jordan almonds for weddings and showers. Our gummy blue sharks and Jelly Belly blueberry jelly beans add some fun to any candy buffet. Powder blue Sixlets and royal blue Sixlets offer a choice between two beautiful hues of the same delicious candy.

We also urge you to take a peek at our old-time candies. Nothing will take you and your guests back more than indulging in classic sweets, such as Laffy Taffy, salt water taffy, Squirrel Nut Zippers and Charleston Chews. You may also want to throw in some Blow Pops for good measure. Everyone loves that sweet sucker with a treat in the center!

What are some of your favorite red, white and blue candies? Is there an old-fashioned candy you just can’t get enough of?

Hey there, nutty fans! Are those wedding bells we hear? It’s the season for couples to march down the aisle, and our friend Hila sure takes the cake when it comes to planning special days.

Hila recently threw a butterfly-themed wedding shower for her sister and more than 20 guests. She made the event even sweeter by assembling a wedding candy buffet, starring quite a few of NutsOnline’s delicious treats.

Hila’s blue, purple and white wedding candy buffet included some classically delicious selections, such as white chocolate toffee cashews, french vanilla Jelly Belly jelly beans and lavender Jordan almonds. She also snuck in some whimsical gummy blue sharks for good measure! Powder blue Sixlets and pastel purple chocolate covered sunflower seeds rounded out the display.

We just love her beautiful presentation for the big day. Hila used clear glass containers of different sizes and shapes to show off the sweets in the wedding candy buffet. The array of candy looks so tempting that we want to dive right in!

Hila’s sister has always had a sweet tooth, and Hila chose to put more than 1 lb.of candy per guest on the buffet to make sure every shower attendee walked away with a little something extra.

“Days later, I had a friend tell me that she was still munching on candy and thinking about what a great time she had at the shower.  Mission accomplished!” Hila said. Sounds like a great success to us!

Congratulations to Hila on creating that gorgeous wedding candy buffet, and to her sister on the engagement!

Want to find out more about our wedding candy selections and get tips for putting together your own wedding candy buffet? Surf on over to our weddings and events section for info!

Candy buffets are quickly becoming all the rage at wedding receptions, and we can see why. What could be more fun than providing your guests with a sweet take-home treat to remember your special day by?

Setting up a candy buffet is simple and, in most cases, fairly economical. The base of the buffet should be a big table, along with some boxes of various sizes to give the buffet visual height. Arrange the boxes on the table, then drape a large, neutral-colored tablecloth over the whole thing. Place a clear, attractive vase on top of each box and fill the vases with different varieties of treats. Make sure to provide scoops or tongs for each vase to allow guests to select their candies in a sanitary way. Stack some personalized bags or containers at one end of the buffet that guests can fill and keep as souvenirs.

When it comes to candy buffets, buying big is key. It’s safe to estimate that you’ll need a minimum of one-fourth to one-half of a pound of candy for each guest in attendance at the reception. Another way to determine the amount of candy you’ll need is to purchase the take-home containers first, figure out the number of ounces they hold and buy enough candy to completely fill each of them. To create the most eye-catching candy buffet, offer five to 10 different varieties of treats. Popular choices include Jordan Almonds, jelly beans, mint lentils, and more.

That may sound like a lot of sugar, and it probably is more candy than most guests are likely to take. Keep in mind that, visually speaking, the display will look far more attractive if some candy remains in the containers throughout the evening. It’s better to have leftover sweets than not enough for each guest to take his or her share.

Candy buffets are great additions to wedding receptions because they are so easy to personalize. For example, the bride and groom can set up a retro-style display of items that were their childhood favorites, such as candy necklaces, gummy bears, and lollipops. It’s simple to create an elegant buffet by choosing sweets that match the wedding colors and adding an arrangement of coordinating flowers to the table. The candy buffet can even reflect the location of the wedding; for example, a couple getting married at the seashore might choose items like saltwater taffy, and colorful rock candy.

Not a huge fan of sugary sweets? No problem! Savory items complement most candies well and are a great addition to any candy buffet (particularly one that contains a fair amount of chocolate). Try tamari almonds, macadamia nuts, and wasabi cashews, for example. You can also mix the sweet and savory with items like chocolate-covered espresso beans.

If you are going to include nuts on your candy buffet, be mindful of guests who may have severe allergies. Keep the nuts and candies, along with their serving utensils, in separate vases at all times, and label them with place cards, either placed in front of each vase or clipped to the top of each container.

The containers that the guests will take home should really reflect the personal nature of the event. Have fun with them! Some ideas include purchasing Chinese-takeout-style boxes in the wedding colors, decorating clear party bags with monogrammed stickers or ordering inexpensive tins with the names of the bride and groom and the wedding date printed on them.

At the end of the day, a candy buffet is more than just a way to appease reception guests with a sweet tooth. It can also serve as a striking centerpiece in any party hall. A well-done, creative candy buffet will draw quite a bit of attention both as a decor element and as a fun, hands-on experience.

Browse NutsOnline’s wide selection of wedding candy.