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Designing a Dessert Buffet on a Budget

May 26, 2010 by Morgan

When I came across this wonderful post over at Amy Atlas I new I had to share – who doesn’t love a beautiful, well thought out show stopper like a pearly white dessert buffet designed and decorated in a very wallet friendly way?

Wedding Obsessed created this delightful table spread for only $40! Going to show that it can be easy and affordable to build a beautiful bar at an easy price. {And it’s so lovely to look at…}

On the menu:

1. 1 bag of large marshmallows
2. 2 Bags of heart shaped chocolates
3. boxes of sugared doughnuts
4. 2 of Boxes of Oreo Cakesters (imitation whoopie pies)
5. Popsicle sticks
6. Mini yogurt pretzels (aka yotzels!)
7. Mini marshmallows
8. 6 dollar store jars (favors)
9. Pink mints
10. Mini cupcake mix with frosting and cherries
11. Mini meringues
12. Heart shaped cookies
13. Sparkling water

Total Cost: $40.00

Decor came in the form of pretty cake stands, spray painted white frames (a quick and easy project with thrift store pictures) and an old desk with a fresh coat of paint.

Keeping to the mission of cheap, cheap, cheap, labels and containers were made out of cut up Valentine’s Day cards, and jars disguised with paper made the perfect containers. Brilliant!

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- posted on May 26, 2010 Filed Under: Parties & Entertaining Tagged With: Baby Shower, Birthday, Bridal Shower, Crafty Solutions, Decorating, Dessert Bars, DIY, Parties & Entertaining, Wedding, white

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Comments

  1. Luci says

    May 27, 2010 at

    What a gorgeous table, I’m even more amazed at the pricetag!

  2. Carol says

    May 26, 2010 at

    It just goes to show that as with a room, it’s all about the details and it doesn’t have to cost a lot.
    Carol@TheDesignPages

  3. kim says

    May 26, 2010 at

    it’s amazing how presentation can take little money and make it look so expensive!

    Kim @ http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com
    party inspiration

    • Morgan says

      May 26, 2010 at

      Agreed – I was surprised at some of these grocery store finds. I usually order bulk candy online or from Costco and it can add up quickly!

      ~Morgan

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