Affordable Candy Table: Where to buy Apothecary Jars

Since I've been doing a couple Candy Tables lately I have been looking for deals, especially those expensive apothecary jars!!! Some tips to creating an Affordable Candy Table, if you are using these jars;

1. Look first on Craigslist. You can even post an ad stated you are looking for some apothecary jars.
2. Look in your local Goodwill or Consignment stores.
3.. Join a local yard sale group (preferably one that's wedding related)on Facebook. Once joined you can post an ISO (In Search Of) letting those in the group know that you are in search of apothecary jars.
4. Use those 50% off coupons at craft stores like Michaels, A.C Moore, JoAnn fabrics and Hobby  Lobby. I found out about a year ago that each store takes the competitors' coupon and can also price match. Call ahead or just ask:)
5. Search different websites. My favorite is Saveoncrafts.com. I never really ordered from them but they have soooo many things, especially for weddings. Saw this great deal on a Set of 3 Apothecary Jars.

Apothecary Jars (Set of 3) Glass 10-3/8" - 8" - 7-1/2" $19.99

 

 

6.Lastly look online. I saw some prices on Amazon on a couple vases. I have chosen different styles and sizes. All for under $90.00!!! 

Apothecary MINI GLASS CANNISTERS $22.67

 

 

 

 

 

Candy Jar, 1-Gallon $7.44 

Apothecary Jar 3 Piece Set Wedding Candy Buffet $35.00

 

  

Apothecary Jar 2 Piece Set Wedding Candy Buffet  $24.00

 

 

Disclosure: I have only made recommendations but have not tested or bought any of these items. Please read the comments before making any purchases, usually they help:)

 

 

 

I love to share budget ideas. If you have any to share please tell me about them. Any deals on apothecary jars, you've seen lately?

 

 

 

 

Affordable Candy Table

I know it has been a while...but I just had to post a recent Candy Table that I decorated for my sister's wedding. I thought I would show how a Candy/Dessert Table can be accomplished on a cheap budget. Here are some tips on achieving an affordable candy table.

* Use items that already come in the color of your wedding. For example, if using white consider buying powdered doughnuts, tasty cakes, wafers, candy wrapped in white, and/or buy white chocolate to cover pretzels, make truffles, make chocolate covered strawberries, etc.

* If using silver, consider buying chocolates and wrapping them in aluminum foil. Or buy candy already wrapped in silver, like Andes mints, Hershey Kisses, 3 Musketeers, York peppermint patties, etc.

* If using brown, consider making most of the table using milk chocolates, like whoppers, chocolate covered pretzels, etc. Unwrapped some chocolates and display them on the table and perhaps wrapped them in nice cardstock paper,  to reduce cost. Use decorative paper that reflect the colors of your wedding to add more color to the table. Customize more of the table by using paper and other items, as personalizing the candy will increase your budget.

* Check the Dollar store.  Recently I've seen colored coordinated wafer straws...awesome at just a $1.
As pictured below, the blue and white wafer straws were from the Dollar store.

* Check farmer's markets, Big Lots, Ollie's, Dollar tree, Party City and other stores for colored candy before you go overboard ordering online.

* As pictured below, cover sturdy boxes to add dimension and character to you candy table. Or recycle your glass jars and decorate them to store some candy.

Candy Table Colors: Silver, blue, and white Candy Table

 

 

Let me know what you think.