{"id":1212,"date":"2014-05-29T09:47:25","date_gmt":"2014-05-29T09:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tamarindweddings.com\/blog\/?p=1212"},"modified":"2014-05-29T09:47:25","modified_gmt":"2014-05-29T09:47:25","slug":"wedding-favours-ideas-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tamarindweddings.com\/blog\/wedding-favours-ideas-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Favours – The History Behind It!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wedding favours\u00a0are small\u00a0gifts\u00a0given as a gesture of appreciation or\u00a0gratitude\u00a0to guests from the\u00a0bride\u00a0and groom\u00a0during a\u00a0wedding\u00a0ceremony or a wedding reception.<\/p>\n

This is a very old tradition. It is believed that first wedding favour, common amongst European aristocrats, was known as a\u00a0Bomboniere. A\u00a0Bomboniere\u00a0is a small trinket box made of crystal,\u00a0porcelain, and\/or\u00a0precious stones. The contents of these precious boxes were generally\u00a0sugar cubes\u00a0or delicate confections,\u00a0which symbolize wealth and royalty.<\/p>\n

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As sugar became more affordable, people began to replace bombonieres with\u00a0almonds. For centuries, almonds were commonly distributed to wedding guests to signify well wishes on the bridegroom\u2019s new life. In the thirteenth century, almonds coated with sugar, known as\u00a0confetti, were introduced. Confetti soon transformed to\u00a0sugared almonds, which later evolved into the favours for modern day weddings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Traditionally, wedding parties presented five\u00a0Jordan almonds in a confection box or wrapped them in elegant fabric to represent fertility, longevity, wealth, health and happiness. The bitterness of the almond and the sweetness of the coated candy are a metaphor for the bitter sweetness of a marriage.<\/p>\n

Today, gifts to guests are prevalent across cultures worldwide. These have become a part of wedding reception planning, especially in the United States and Canada. Wedding favours are diverse and usually complement the theme or season of the event.<\/p>\n

Classic favours can range from the classic sugared almonds or individual chocolates to candles and scented soaps. Modern wedding favours<\/a> include CDs with the favourite music of the bride and groom, shot glasses filled with colored candy or silver picture frames with a photo of the couple. They may also be personalized with the couple’s names, initials or wedding date.<\/p>\n

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One of the earliest accounts of wedding favours dates back to 16th century England. It was common for couples to give love knots constructed from lace and ribbon to each of their guests to represent their bond of love.<\/p>\n

Wedding Favours From Around The World<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When it comes to favours, anything goes. While Americans usually give gifts according to their wedding’s theme or the couple’s lifestyle, many countries have traditions such as:<\/p>\n