Bubu Andres, queen of the confectionery kingdom, hosted the event where attendees toasted with jelly bean mocktails and cocktails, ate desserts inspired by jelly bean flavors, and admired the edible jelly bean table masterpieces. "With a touch of creativity and imagination, jelly beans can be consumed in many interesting ways," says Andres.

Mocktails (non-alcoholic) flavors include pineapple banana, apple cinnamon, and Not a Piñacolada. Cocktails (alcoholic) were available in flavors like Berry Cosmopolitan, Gin Kiwi Watermelon, and Absolute Citron with Cantaloupe. Lilli Anne Alcantara, beverage trainor and mixologist of Cellar Dwellers, a group specializing in drink mixes, created the jelly bean beverages.

The room with colorful table accents made from jelly beans was created by Teddy Manuel, designer and stylist for Flowers & Events. Apreciating the potential of using candies as material for décor, he says, "The jelly beans come in a variety of colors and are quite easy on the eyes. Its small size is right for making elaborate shapes and designs."

Sumptuous desserts by Baba Ibazeta Benedicto, owner of Classic Confections, satisfied the guests’ sweet cravings. The dessert lineup included cookies and cupcakes with jelly beans.

Jelly beans can also serve as souvenirs after parties, weddings, debuts, birthday bashes, and other special occasions.