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Brief History of Wedding Favors

Presenting wedding favors and gifts to the guests at your wedding is a practice that dates back over four hundred years. History says that the tradition of wedding favors started in the 16th century.  Wedding favors are a traditional part of wedding receptions of various cultures across the globe.  

They are considered one of the most important wedding accessories needed to celebrate your big day and are well received by guests.

Originally wedding favors were given by the wealthiest people. In different parts of Europe giving wedding favors was common. Most notably the French gave out "Bonbonnieres" to their guests and the Italians called favors "Bomboniere".

These favors were presented boxes usually made of crystal or porcelain and would also have the traditional favorite sweets bonbon's. Over time the contents of these boxes have gone from bonbon's to coating almonds in sugar-Jordan Almonds.

Each of the five almonds represent one of the five common wedding wishes- happiness, health, longevity, fertility, and wealth.


 
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