Everything Sweet: A Scrumptious Party Theme

Candy Theme Party Planning, Ideas, and Supplies

How can you beat a colorful party filled with candy, candy, and more candy? Whether you call this party “Everything Sweet” or “Candied Dreams”, it is a fun and charming party theme for all ages!

New!

OMG look what we found – giant Gummy bears!  When it comes to delicious gummy candy, bigger is definitely better!

Candy Theme Party Invitations

There are lots of other great candy theme invitations from which to choose.  Here are our favorites …


Elegant Lollipop Card Invitation

Lollipop Love

Cute Cupcakes

Cupcake Charms

Houndstooth Invitation (sorry, I can’t link directly to this invitation so just click the link and then search for the invitation name)

Cupcake Surprise Invitation

Remember you may also need to order any or all of the following: : Save the Dates, Invitations, Let’s Celebrate Cards, Reply Cards Reply Envelopes, Stamps For Invitation, Stamps for Reply Card, Thank you Notes, Welcome Letter for Out of Towners, Directions, Menus, Thank you for joining us tags. (More concrete ideas and suggestions coming soon!)

Elegant Return Address

The custom embosser is all about sophistication. Now you can easily add some elegance to everyday stationery or as an elegant alternative to having your return addresses printed on your party invitation envelopes. They also make wonderful gifts. You will be surprised at how often you use your new embosser.

embosser embosser

Custom embossers

Candy Theme Party Stamps

Personalize your stamps by using zazzle custom postage. There are so many great candy images we just chose a few samples to display so scroll through all the images to chose your personal favorite. Before purchasing any postage, please be sure to bring a complete invitation, including all inserts, to a local post office to determine exactly how much postage is required.

Colorful Candy Stamps

Jelly Beans

If you decide not to customize, please do not mix stamps. It is better to add too much postage than a hodge podge of mismatched stamps. You have spent so much time and money on every other detail, the difference in price is not worth giving a sloppy first impression. We recommend using the USPS Celebrate Stamp.

Candy Theme Party Table Linens

Candied Dreams!   With this theme your linen options are limitless.  Your final decision should be based on two factors:  the physical characteristics of the event room and your guest of honor’s personal style.
Party Idea Pros loves are all the looks created in these  BBJ Linen photos.  Each one was better than the next, so simply choose your favorite or scroll throught their photo gallery for more inspiration.


Parisian Days: Parisian Stripe Sheer Linen, Persimmon Lamour Chair Pad Cover, Cerise Sparkle Sheer Chair Tie
Mardi Gras: Cerise Sparkle Sheer Linen, Paprika Gold Linen, Cerise Lamour Napkin
Special Event: Cerise Lamour Linen, Lime Lamour Linen, Orange Lamour Linen, Turquoise Lamour Linen, Yellow Lamour Linen, Black Lamour Chair Cover, Cerise Lamour Chair Tie, Lime Lamour Chair Tie, Orange Lamour Chair Tie, Turquoise Lamour Chair Tie, Yellow Lamour Chair Tie, Cerise Lamour Napkin, Lime Lamour Napkin, Orange Lamour Napkin, Turquoise Lamour Napkin, Yellow Lamour Napkin

If you want to save some money, use a classic solid linen or most venues will supply complimentary white or cream linens.  Either will work — although you may want to use colorful napkins. Likewise, if you are hosting a candy party at your house just about any color linen you have will be fine.  In fact, place mats will also work great, and to tell you the truth, individual sheets of scrap booking paper work great and are adorable. Choose any solid colored paper or choose a print:  Ribbon Candy, Cupcakes, Goody Goody Gumdrops.   If you are feeling creative and have lots of time, you can even create a layout highlighting your guest of honor.  Alternatively, use your place mats as place cards by creating a page for each of your guests.  Laminate it and tie with personalized ribbon for a complete favor anyone can enjoy.

Ribbon Candy Paper Cupcakes paper Goody Goody Gumdrops Paper

Ribbon Candy Paper

Cupcake Paper

Goody Goody Gumdrops Paper

Want to splurge?  Picture one of these plush candy pillows on each chair.  Definitely skip the chair covers!

 

Plush Candy Pillows

 

Just a note on chair covers: chair covers may not be necessary if the chairs supplied are fairly neutral and in ok condition.  In fact, I tend to not use chair covers  at any of my personal parties.  Having said that, if your budget permits, the overall look of certain rooms is enhanced if chair pads are used.  Choose one of your accent colors.

If you are having a fairly large party, don’t forget to include your place card table, your gift table, buffet tables, and any ceremonial tables when determining your linen count.  Also, if you chose to use more ornate linens, do not use them for the cocktail hour; they will have a greater impact as your guests enter the dining room.

BBJ Linen

Candy Party Theme Centerpieces

Although we love all the centerpieces featured, we particularly like Sweetheart Bouquet.  A less expensive alternative is to order any of the multicolored rose bouquets with a clear vase and add matching candies.

Eye Candy

Holiday Surprise Bouquet

Sweet Corn Harvest

Sweetheart Bouquet

Multicolored Roses

Timeless Tulips

Gerbera Daisies

This vase is especially good if you would like to use unwrapped candies likely to disintegrate in water.

Vase In A Vase” Glass Container

Jumbo Cherry Balls: 120Count Cinnamon Imperials: 5 LBS Assorted Starlight Mints: 5LBS

Bulk Cocktail Flavored Jelly Beans
Jumbo Cherry Balls: 120Count

Cinnamon Imperials: 5 LBS

Assorted Starlight Mints

Candy.com

Candy You Ate as a Kid

Birthday Flower Cake

Slice of Life Flowers

Cupcake in Bloom

Sweet Nostalgia

Bubblegum Candy Centerpiece

Sweet Shop Lollipop (sold out)

 

Junk Food Bucket

Kid Sneaker Snacker

Hearts Racing

Skittles and Grins

 

Hugs & Kisses

Chocolate Fantasy

Black Forest Cake

 

Balloons & Chocolate-6 Latex


Balloons & Chocolate-6 Latex


Balloons & Candy-6 Latex

Gumball Machine

Gumballs

To add more mass to your centerpiece consider displaying a variety of sweets on a tiered display rack.

Tiered Display Rack

Consider using these fillable cylinders alone as a grouping of their own or or as a grouping with one of the other centerpieces, fill with colorful candies and consider adding a colorful boa to the top of one and the bottom of another to add even more pizzazz.

Martini Glass Vase – “Funky Libations”

Fillable Cylinder Centerpieces

Aur0ra Vase

Bulk Cocktail Flavored Jelly Beans
Jumbo Cherry Balls

Cinnamon Imperials

Assorted Starlight Mints

Candy.com

Candy You Ate as a Kid

Marabou Boa

No candy themed celebration package would be complete without mentioning the delightful centerpieces created by Wanderfuls . A budget friendly choice, not only are these centerpieces great looking but as an added bonus each blossom and candy filled stem goes home with your guests as a party favor. We recently used these at both a wedding and a Bat Mitzvah.  All we can say is that they truly are wonderful and easy!  Call 1-800-822-9263 to speak with a designer.  The Wanderfuls sales staff will walk you through the entire process.  Plus, their goal is to have all your centerpieces delivered one month in advance.


Wanderful Centerpieces

Candy.com

Candy You Ate as a Kid

These over sized Gummy products would make an amazing centerpiece.  Add to just about any flower arrangement, Wanderful centerpiece, or by themselves in a vase filled with candy of your choice.

Big Gummy Bears (6-pack)World's Largest Gummy BearGiant Gummy Bear ... on a StickWorld's Largest Gummy WormGummy Shot Glasses

Now Make Them Move

These centerpieces are just too darn cute to stay still. Place them on this revolving base to add movement and pizzazz to your table.

Lots of options …

Rotating Display Base with Mirror Top and Mirrored Mosaic Sides

Large Rotating Display Base Has Mirror Top And Will Hold Up To 44 Lbs.

Rotating Display Base with Mirror Top and Lighted Center Uses AC or Battery Power

Rotating Display With Mirror Top And Color-Changing Lights Enhances Your Favorite Collectibles

Rotating Display Can Hold Up To 8 Lbs. and Will Run Up To 3 Months on a Fresh Set Of Batteries

Rotating Display Can Hold Up To 2 Lbs.

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Each revolving centerpiece base requires 1 D Battery.

D Batteries

Fun Candy Theme Party Table Decor

Photofetti Festivity Pack

Includes over 960 double-sided 1″ photos mingled with 1/2″ and 3/4″ colored accent pieces. Choose up to 10 of your favorite photos of the guest of honor. For the 3 accent colors, Party Idea Pros recommends Azalea  Shimmer, Lagoon  Shimmer, Punch, Fairway Shimmer, Vista Blue and Flame Orange Shimmer.

Candy Theme Party Napkin Rings

Just wrap these candy buttons or candy necklaces around your napkins.  Either tape or glue the candy button ends together.

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Candy Buttons on Paper Tape

Candy Necklaces

Pentel Tape’n Glue Double-Sided Tape

Candy Theme Party Favors

If you want to lavish gifts upon your guests, you can’t go wrong with any of these party favors. They will also add another dimension to your table setting. Order 1 party favor for each couple, 1 for each single.

Candy Scoop Party Favor Personalized Candy Bars

Candy scoop favors

Personalized chocolate bar

Personalized Mini Glass Candy Jars Mini Classic Gumball Machines Glass Spice Jar

Personalized mini glass candy jars

Mini classic gumball machines

Glass spice jar

Bulk cocktail flavored jelly beans

Assorted Candy

Bulk Cocktail Flavored Jelly Beans

Gumballs

Add a label or thank you tag

Personalized designer labels

Party favor thank you tag

Use a fine point or paint marker to rite your guests’ names on your place cards

Niji Metallic Paint Markers

Set of 5, Sharpie Markers in Assorted Colors, Fine Point

Candy Theme Party Place Cards

Assign each table a candy and then write your guests’ names on the corresponding box. Instead of table numbers, use the corresponding candy box.

Milk Duds Bazooka Sugarless Gum  Smarties Candy Rolls  Sugar Baby

Assorted Candies

Personalized two tone place cards

Place card tag

Niji Metallic Paint Markers

Set of 5, Sharpie Markers in Assorted Colors, Fine Point

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Candy Theme Party Candles

Most venues supply tea-lights and holders but if yours does not, consider purchasing some.  The play of light makes a difference. Place at least three on each table

Peppermint Floater

Candy Cane Tapers

Mixed Berries Fruit Tart Candle

Hersheys Syrup Candle

Tea light candles (20 pack)

Votive/Tealight Cup

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The Little Extras …

Sometimes Party Idea Pros  comes across an idea or a site which might provide that little extra something to make your celebration even more special even if it isn’t exactly relate to the theme …

The mini brownie pops amd individual present cheese cakes also work nicely as a “goodbye” gift placed on a table for you guests to grab as they walk out the door.

present cheesecakes

Mini brownie pops

Individual present cheese cakes (visually fabulous but over the top expensive)

Two tiered mini cakes

Party favor thank you tag

Niji Metallic Paint Markers

Set of 5, Sharpie Markers in Assorted Colors, Fine Point

Neon Party Touches

Classic Light Up Cubes

If you really, really want to splurge, order these colored, light up ice cubes. Order 1 set for every 4 people.

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Dancing Socks

If you are hiring a band or DJ, consider providing the women with dancing socks.

Dancing Socks

Custom Dancing Socks

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Sweets Theme Paper Goods

Penguin Candyland

Candy Land Deluxe Party Pack

Summer Treats Party Pack

Sweet Cocktail Napkins, Guest Towels, Gift Bags

No matter how formal or casual your party, fun beverage napkins will get your celebration off to a festive start. Choose one style or mix and match all styles to add a bit of punch to your cocktail hour. Order 5-6 napkins per guest figuring everyone has 1-2 drinks, and 3-4 appetizers each.

personalized beverage napkins

Personalized  Napkins and Guest Towels with Sweet Designs (click the birthday party designs for good selection of  sweet motifs)

Personalized Krepe Craft Napkins, Guest Towels, and Gift Bags with Sweet Motif

Candy Theme Pinatas

“Blue Cupcake 13″” Pull-String Pinata”

“Pink Cupcake 13″” Pull-String Pinata”

Candy Theme Printable Games


Please Pass The Candy

Candy Rhyme Time


Party Give-Aways

Just an idea — definitely not essential! Order some gift cards as prize give-aways or hide them in a few pairs of socks as a special surprise. Many popular merchants and denominations available.

Gift Cards

Out of Town Guests

Party Welcome Gifts

Occasionally, great friends and loving relatives will fly or drive long distances to be able to celebrate with you. Welcome them in style with these lovely gifts. Be sure to include 2 water bottles.

cookies

Fresh Baked Cookies

Celebration Gift Tower

Sweet Nostalgia

Water Bottles & Personalized Labels

New!

We love these welcome gifts tailored to your event location!

City Gift Baskets

Design your own city gift basket

Hotels & Transportation

CheapOair.com

Just like Expedia but better!

Rental Car Reservations

Budget Car Rental

Thrifty Car Rental

You may want to consider providing transportation for your out of town guests, especially if they are older and uncomfortable driving in a unfamiliar city. For our first big bash, we provided transportation to and from all events for the out of towners. Admittedly, thereafter we were much less generous . If interested in exploring this option, Limostars.com will provide free, no obligation quotes by vendors in many areas throughout the country.

Transportation

Freshening Baskets/ Emergency Kits

Buy a fun platter to display sample sized essentials.  Place in powder rooms.

Dots Candy Vintage Metal Lunchbox

The essentials

First aid kitTylenolAdvilhairbrushcombbobby pinsconcealerlip glossmouth washhairspraystain removerantacidtampons and sanitary padssewing kitclear nail polishnail polish removernail filemintshard candieshand lotion, and dental floss

If you don’t have the time or patience to make your own, consider ordering a complete basket delivered to your home, ready for the big event.

In the Basket – Women (1 – 50 guests)

In the Basket – Men (1 – 50 guests)

Sign in Boards & Books

Sign in boards and books have become a staple at many celebrations. If you wish to allow your guests to leave a special keepsake message consider creating a board for your party entrance or simply provide a beautiful book to commemorate the occasion. We here at Party Idea Pros prefer sign in books. They are easier to store and less likely to collect dust in the basement or garage.

Sign In Boards

Canvas print (20×30) Sign in Board

Use a digital picture … be sure to chose a large white border. Choose a single candy or mix and match candies , then hot glue the candies around the canvas.

Candy Buttons on Paper Tape

Jumbo Cherry Balls

Assorted Starlight Mints

Candy.com

Candy You Ate as a Kid

Trigger-Fed Glue Gun

Glue Gun Glue Sticks

Sign in Books

This personalized name keepsake book is beautiful and a less expensive alternative to a sign in board. Choose your color and follow the instructions. You might also want to customize your book with the guest of honor’s photo.

Custom Clear Lucite Sign in Book

Have your invitation sealed in acrylic in this custom made sign in book or design your own custom acrylic cover.

Photo Albums

Remember this special day for many years to come. Absolutely create an digital memory, but there is still an ease and something special about actually handling a photo album.

 

Memory Insurance

This might also be a great opportunity to create “memory insurance.” Contact Scantastic Photos to preserve your cherished memories. They will scan, digitize and organize all your photo boxes and albums. Ask to speak with Liz and tell her Marcia sent you!

scantastic photo

Scantastic Photos

GoPhoto

Party Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories

Zazzle offers a huge selection of cute candy ties, shirts, and even sneakers.

Don’t Come Home With Lipstick on Your Tie!

Red Peppermint Swirls Tie

Smarties Tie

Make the Night Last a Year

Don’t let this memorable night fade away with the morning sun. The next day, when all is still fresh, log onto Shutterfly.com to create photo books, memory calendars, and even photo thank you notes or create a 5×7 photo card announcing the day, time, and location of your next Ladies Night Out.

Photo Books

Collage Calendars

Photo cards

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Party Hearty!