The candy station is the hottest trend. Make your wedding unique and special by coordinating candy station into your color scheme. Its a favor that will actually be used. I can't tell you how many weddings we do and most of the favors go waste. Everyone enjoys the candy. Keep mixture off different candy's so that there will be something for everyone. Round table works well because your guests can mingle around the table.
Here are few suggestions :
Use large and wide mouth glass containers so the candy is easy to scoop. 
Have one scoop per container.
Lable your containers.
Also, if you are looking for the candy jars check out IKEA, Ross, Marshalls or Walmart.
