Favours for just about any wedding!
Originating from Italy, wedding favours, traditionally called “bomboniere“, were made from a few sugar-coated almonds assembled in different tulles or nets. Nowadays, the tradition of wedding favours is shared worldwide, and has expanded from simple nuts to all kinds of little, creative gifts. They are distributed as a gesture of appreciation, gratitude, or as a souvenir to the guests attending the actual ceremony or the wedding reception afterwards. Diverse, these delightful presents can range from the classic sweets to any kind of petite, yet memorable item which reflects the bride and groom’s personality and lifestyle.
Wedding favours represent more than being void fillers in a wedding reception décor. Actually, their main purpose is to make guests feel special, and are also given as a thank-you for attending the celebration. They do not have to be expensive, however their cost will likely depend on the overall wedding budget and how many guests are invited. If you only have 30 people attending the event, you may be able to spend a little more than if 300 individuals are on the guest list.
Sophistication can be added to any wedding reception table by displaying elegant long stem crystal roses with embossed leaves, adorable flowers the guests can take with them at the end of the evening. They bring uniqueness to a celebration, and also represent beauty, strength and love. If the wedding is of a rather informal nature, then something more contemporary might be offered, such as scented candles, lottery tickets, fortune cookies, herb plants or fridge magnets.
Trinkets can be picked according to a theme, or the season the wedding is planned for. Burgundy, gold, orange, and green leaf petals presented in a charming clear gift box could be ideal for the fall, while darling, colourful hand painted and accessorized flip flop shoe place-card holders, or miniature galvanized tin pails with small treats, flower petals, seeds, shells, potpourri, or practically any kind of filler, provide a touch of spring or summer. Wedding souvenirs are usually nicely packaged or wrapped, and have personalized printed tags with the newly weds’ names and wedding date.
To catch a guest’s attention a personalized gift could be chosen. Decorative spoons, matchbooks, picture frames, golf balls, pillow candy or bottle stoppers come to mind. They not only make a memorable keepsake, but will also help the guests to always remember when the glorious event took place.
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