Candy buffets have been a long standing trend in weddings and special events. They're a fun, decorative way to offer sweet treats to your guests. There are so many clever ways to add a personal touch to your wedding candy buffet and TheWeddingOutlet.com has some including customized candies, personalized goodie bags or colorful favor boxes with a custom thank you tag. Shop the Candy Buffet to find all our New Arrivals for 2014 that will add color and personalization to your candy bar.

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While shopping for your candy bar be sure to pick up a few Ceramic Letter Dishes to fill with candy and show off a custom message, your monogram or other statement!

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These salt water taffy favors from Favor Days are such a sweet treat for your guests. Three pieces of salt water taffy are packaged inside a personalized muslin bag that is tied with a brown satin ribbon. The tag shown above is also included. The salt water taffy comes in the following flavors: Berries & Cream, Frosted Cupcake, Vanilla and Peppermint.

Fortune cookie favors are no longer just the plain cookie you're used to. You can now choose from among 8 flavors that include the original plain along with lime, raspberry, lemon, strawberry, berry, orange, and chocolate. Along with choosing the color{s} that best matches your event, each fortune cookie comes individually cello-wrapped and contains a custom message to your guests. Your guests will love receiving a favor that not only satisfies their sweet tooth, but is personalized for them.

The Frosted Petticoat announced yesterday on twitter they are featured in the latest issue of Real Simple in an article on Beach Party Ideas for Bridal Showers. Their vanilla chocolate seashells are showcased and aren't they just perfect for summer parties and weddings? For $11.50 you will receive 12 chocolate seashells {5 large and 8 small}. Each amazingly detailed seashell is hand painted with edible starlight white glimmer. I think I'm in sweet love. Hubby thinks I'm crazy, but while I like any chocolate, I have to say white chocolate is my favorite kind. He prefers milk or dark chocolate, of course.

Image Credit: Photo by Nicole Hill Gerulat and Styling by Elizabeth Maclennan

I'm so loving this trend . . . serving your guests pie for dessert instead of the traditional wedding cake or the popular cupcakes. There are so many flavor ideas to choose from and you can even send your guests home with either slices of pie or their very own mini pie. You might even like to consider making it a family affair and have your family members and friends make their favorite pie to share on the wedding day. You could then offer copies of the recipe for your guests using these blank recipe cards from Jen at Blush Printables. And, if you are looking to label each pie - I've even created printable pie labels for you. This is also a great idea for a bridal shower and you might like to collect all the recipes and present them in a pretty paper booklet or mini book for all guests at the event to take home with them.

And, please don't forget about the current giveaway where you can of course download fun DIY printable pie goodies as well as enter to win your very own personalized pie plate. What a wonderful keepsake.

Image Credits: mini pies, pies on tree stump chargers, sweet pies buffet, fruit pie buffet,
mini pies {photo by Stephanie Williams Photography}, crumble pies, pie pops

With today being Friday the 13th I thought it would be fun to do something that I've actually never ever done on my blog before. I am going to share with you my favorite wedding trends and ideas that I'm currently loving - 13 of them. Are any of these your favorite? Would you add any to the list?

1. Ombré Ruffle Cakes {this actually combines 2 of my loves - ombré and ruffles in one delectable treat}
from Cakes Decor - design by Fondant Flinger

2. Tea Cup Vases {so dainty and so romantic, plus I do love mini centerpieces}
from My Vintage Party

3. Mini Food {any food on a small scale is just so eye catching, especially sliders}
from Jessica Monnich Photography

4. Hankie Garlands {maybe they're finds from a flea market or from your family's collection, but this is a great way to bring a fun splash of color to your event}
from 100 Layer Cake

5. Confetti {I love it in any form - whether on food or used in decor}
from Sweetapolita

6. Sparkly Glittered Shoes {add a bit of bling under your dress}
from Kristen Weaver Photography

7. Mini Bundt Cakes {mini treats for dessert instead of a large cake - such a fun idea}
from Always with Butter

8. Invitations with Hand-Drawn Illustrations {Invitations with a personal touch from the artist mean so for both the couple and the guests receiving them. This one happens to be the latest addition to my etsy shop}
from Wedding Girl

9. Signature Drink {can be either a cocktail or mock-tail}
from Valley and Co Lifestyle

10. Chalkboard Menus {such a great idea and then you have a great decor piece for your new home}
from Studio Julie Photography

11. Purple Weddings {still in love with any purple wedding I see}
from The Brides Cafe

12. Edible Favors {guests love going home with sweet treats, my current love is mini pies}
from Marisa Chee Photography

13. Brooches on Dress Sashes {I love dress sashes and when you add a bit of bling, the wow factor goes way up}
from Wed Plan