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A History of Wedding Favors
Date Added: October 29, 2011 09:08:09 AM
Author: mitu91
Category: Business & Economy

Wedding favors are small gifts given as a show of appreciation to guests from the bride and groom during their wedding ceremony or at the reception. The tradition of giving wedding favors is a very old one, and it is believed that the very first wedding favor, which was common amongst the wealthy Europeans, was known as a bonbonniere. A bonbonniere is a small trinket box made of crystal, porcelain, and/or precious stones. These precious boxes generally held sugar cubes or delicate candies and sweets, which symbolized wealth and royalty. As the price of sugar decreased, the tradition of providing gifts to guests reached the general population and was embraced by couples of modest means. As sugar became easier for people to afford, bonbonnieres were replaced with almonds. For centuries, almonds were commonly distributed to wedding guests to signify well wishes on the bridegroom’s new life. In the thirteenth century, almonds coated with sugar were introduced. These sugared almonds became the wedding favor of modern day weddings. Traditionally, five Jordan almonds are presented in a sweets box or wrapped in elegant fabric. This gift represents fertility, longevity, wealth, health and happiness. The bitterness of the almond and the sweetness of the candy coating symbolize the bitter sweetness of a marriage. Today, gifts to wedding guests are known as wedding favors and are shared worldwide. They have become a part of wedding and reception planning throughout the United States and Canada. Wedding favors are diverse and usually complement the theme or season of the event. Classic favors can range from the classic sugared almonds or individual chocolates to candles and scented soaps. Current gift ideas include: CDs with the favorite music of the couple, shot glasses filled with colored candy or silver picture frames with a photo of the couple. Gifts are also personalized with the couple's names, initials and/or wedding date.
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