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Party Hosting That Doesn’t Break the Bank
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items Hosting a shower, birthday, or celebration on a budget? This list is packed with the actual Amazon finds I use to make parties feel beautiful and intentional — without maxing out your credit card. Whether you're planning a last-minute backyard bash o...
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Dessert Table + Serving Essentials
Decor Details That Make It Feel Thoughtful
Dessert Table + Serving Essentials
From clear jars and candy scoops to tiered trays and acrylic risers, these items help me set up dessert and candy tables that feel polished but not fussy. I use these in both professional events and casual home gatherings. They’re durable, reusable, ...
My ultimate hack. These make great low level trays for desserts. I use them all the time. You can also source them from Homegoods in the bathroom section.
Acrylic Vanity Tray
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I love using clear glassware because I can use it for any theme. This is a nice thick glass so it feels very durable in a way.
Fitz and Floyd Beaded Glass Footed Cake Stand
I get soooo much use out of this, I have two so I can make the table look symentrical. I love these.
4 Tier Square Acrylic Cupcake Tower Stand
I've been using these for YEARS to elevate the back row of my dessert tables. They work wonders and I often cut a matching piece of decorative paper from Michaels to add a little flair at the bottom to give the table some more dimension and personali...
Basketball Display Case
I use these all the time for candy, I think I might have about 20 in my collection. They work great and I use them with and without the lids all the time.
Glass Cookie Jars (or candy)
Great for mini desserts, I love the square shape, they are sturdy and hold a lot of sweets
100 Pack 5 oz Square Clear Plastic Dessert Cups
The best cupcake stand that looks very elegant. I use it all the time at my weddings and it looks very high end. Highly recommend.
Brushed Gold 3-tier Cupcake Stand
when creating a dessert table you need levels and this stand helps with that a lot. mini cupcakes, cookies, cake pops would all fit on here and make it easy for guests to grab what then want. Highly recommend. I love the acrylic because it goes with ...
Acrylic Display Risers, 3 Tier
I always prefer to use acrylic scoops so they don't take away from my dessert and candy table design. They are really easy to clean and store because they stack together. I have a ton of these, they are great!
Candy scoops
Decor Details That Make It Feel Thoughtful
These are the little extras that take your table or party space from “just fine” to “wow, you really thought of everything!” Think bud vases, battery-powered lights, neutral table runners, and more. Perfect for layering in personality while staying w...
I love using a cheesecloth table runner if the table needs some color or extra texture. They are light weight and come in tons of beautiful colors.
Beige Cheesecloth Table Runner
Love bud vases and now I have started sourcing them from antique shows or yard sales. But if you need a start pack this is a great set.
Small Clear Bud Vases
Even if you only buy enough for dessert these will make your event feel so much more elevated. They are beautiful and come in a lot of pretty colors.
Meri Meri Compostable Party Plates,
This is my hack at every event I set up. These come in so many great colors, people don't see them often so they go crazy for them and the make great drink/cocktail accessories. Oh and they photograph like a gem!
Rock Candy Sticks
lots of wedding venues have a no real flame policy so these are amazing!
Flameless LED Candles with Remote
These work wonders when you have an event at dusk and you need a little extra magic.
Fairy Lights Battery Operated String Lights
You can add it to drinks, cupcakes, cookies. Really makes it look like you spent a lot of high end desserts.
Luster Powder Dust Edible Cake Dust
I love a decor item I can reuse. These work for a baby shower or a birthday party. folds up nicely and packed until the next use. win win for me.
reusable garland
This stuff is so fun and you can get really creative with it. It will make a huge impact at at birthday party or bachelorette party. The key is to get lots of it so you can make layers and layers for a cool backdrop.
Meri Meri Gold Tinsel Fringe Party Banner