We’ve all heard about the oh-so-trendy candy bars couples have been incorporating into their weddings as part of the desserts or as favors.
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Well, here is a new concept … Rather than a Candy Bar, why not have Bar Candy incorporated into your wedding celebrations!? Today’s vendor interview is with Liz Green, the amazing woman behind Bar Candy! … I know you’re probably thinking - What IS Bar Candy!? Well, hold on to your seats! I just about fell out of mine when I heard about these delicious treats!
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Take it from Liz … “Bar Candy® patented edible champagne/martini glasses are made from the highest quality Belgium chocolate. The glass is a cross between an elegant champagne flute, and a sophisticated martini glass. Chocolate edible varieties range from dark, milk, white, and white chocolate marbled. The white chocolate can be dyed most colors. The sky’s the limit when it comes to matching color, theme, flavor, etc. Whether you choose to use Bar Candy® for champagne (most popular), or use them for specialty cocktails, Bar Candy® will steal the show, as they are the first of their kind, offering a parade of color and elegance”
Is your mouth watering yet? Not only can these Edible glasses hold your tasty beverages, they can also be used as decadent desert cups! Here’s a little more from Liz about what she does and how she got started …
How long have you been in business?
Bar Candy has officially been in business for about a year and a half.
What inspired you to start your business?
I was originally a mixologist, and became inspired to invent something unique to house specialty cocktails and champagne. It took 3 and half years to develop and perfect these high quality Belgium chocolate glasses, which are completely mess and melt free.
Tell us why you think your business is successful and unique.
I think Bar Candy is successful because there is nothing else like it. I also think that brides love luxury, beauty and chocolate, and this product encompasses all three.
The edible glasses are perfect for a champagne toast or an added addition to a dessert table. They also act as a blank canvas, as you can add any color cocktail, or rim the glasses in any color glitter or flavor to match color schemes. The white chocolate can also be dyed any color. Garnishes like edible flowers, rock candy swizzles, strawberries, etc. can be added for extra fun and elegance.
What is your company’s philosophy when working with wedding couples?
My philosophy is to work closely with the bride and groom to find out what their palate is for a particular cocktail ( I have invented over 100 original cocktails to compliment the glasses) or if their taste is more geared towards champagne. Once we establish that, we discuss if they would like them tray passed, if they want to substitute for a dessert, use for a unique champagne toast or a chocolate champagne bar. We then discuss if they want to rim the white chocolate glasses with colors to match wedding colors, or if they want the simple, yet elegant dark chocolate, milk or marbled.
At what point in the planning process do you typically work with couples?
Brides and grooms contact me at all points of their planning. Sometimes at the beginning of this process, or even 2 weeks prior to their date. I ask for a couple of weeks advance notice, as I ship nationwide, and the chocolate is made fresh that day and shipped overnight.
These edible encasements come in a wide variety of flavors too. Flavors for Cake-tinis, Candy-tinis, Cofee-tinis, Chocolate-tinis and more!! Hop on over to the Bar Candy website for a list of all of the mouth-watering choices …
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Giveaway Winner: 100 Letterpress Thank You Cards!
Letterpress … You simply can’t go wrong when using gorgeous letterpress designs in your wedding paper goods. We have selected a winner for the generous giveaway contest from Julie and Mario of Subtle Glances – 100 Letterpress Thank You Cards!
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The winner is KHBRIDE. Congratulations! Her winning comment that was submitted on 02/16/11 and selected in a random drawing is: “It’ll be hard to pick a color! I like A, B, & C!!! Probably C though if I had to pick one….” Subtle Glances will be in touch with you soon to discuss your color choice and shipping info. Enjoy your letterpress thank you cards!
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