Children’s party: mistakes parents make when buying personalized sweets

In an attempt to make the decoration of the congratulations table more beautiful and attractive, many parents invest in sweets decorated with fondant. The personalized look of the treats not only adds more color and life to the table, but also ends up integrating the decor itself.

When ordering sweets, the doubts are almost always the same: how many units to buy? How many different types? How to choose the best supplier? We spoke to a specialist in children’s parties and she revealed the main mistakes made by parents when it comes to personalized sweets. Take note and run away from them! Check out:

1. Buying the wrong amount

“I always advise my clients that it is necessary to keep in mind that the personalized candy is a element that is part of the composition of the table decoration🇧🇷 Unlike traditional sweets, such as brigadeiro and beijinho, the guest does not need to eat two or three personalized sweets”, emphasizes Vanessa Bruno Mignella, cake designer at Bakery Pink.

For her, the rule is to think not about the number of guests, but about the size of the table, so that the furniture is well filled. “For a simple table, I recommend an average of 80 personalized sweets,” she said.

2. Not exploring the different types

A party with 50 guests, for example, does not need a table with 50 decorated apples. Use the myriad of possible personalized sweets to create a more dynamic and inviting table. Chocolate lollipops, apples, decorated bonbons, cakepops, decorated honey buns are just a few options of personalized sweets that can be placed on the main table. Vanessa recommends using 15 sweets of each type, on average, to create a rich and dynamic table. The ideal is to order at least 6 different versions.

3. Giving up quality in exchange for savings

The investment in personalized sweets cannot be based only on the visual requirement. After all, it is the palate that will win or not the guests. “The secret is to research – and a lot! It’s not enough to just focus on the look. Parents need to research the pastry chef and the satisfaction level of previous customers. Ask for references and don’t be afraid to ask all the necessary questions about the contracted product”, he advised.

4. Try to make the sweets yourself to save money

Unlike traditional sweets, which only require culinary skills, sweets decorated with fondant also require great manual skills to obtain perfectly modeled characters and figures. Even when sweets are ordered from professionals, you have to be sure of the craftsmanship. “I always hit the same key: sometimes the cheap is expensive”, said Vanessa, highlighting that the search for good references is essential to not have surprises on the big day.