wedding favours are part of traditional wedding ceremonies, but where did the tradition come from? Initially wedding favours were an extravagance at celebrations hosted by European upper classes, who had the wealth to provide elaborate gifts to guests. The early wedding favours began as small fancy boxes, known by their French name of bonbonniere. A bonbonniere was fashioned of crystal, porcelain or gold and often encrusted with precious stones. The delicate boxes held confectionery delicacies, at a time when sugar was quite expensive. Sugar was also highly valued by all, as it was believed to have medicinal benefits.
Those of modest means adopted the tradition of providing gifts to guests by selecting simple treats as gifts. Every culture across time has an approached marriage as a wonderful event, with the nuptials celebrated throughout the community. In many societies the bride and groom are associated with good luck, a common thought was that everything they touched would be charmed. By gifting members of the community, they would then pass those same blessings onto others.
For centuries, bridegroom couples have been giving gifts to wedding guests as a gesture of gratitude for sharing in the beginning of their new life together. Today, gifts to the guests are known as wedding favours and are commonplace in ceremonies worldwide. The small gifts may vary according to the culture, wealth and the interests of the couple, or theme of the wedding. When it comes to the decision for the right wedding favour, the options are unlimited.
Wedding party favours are special gifts provided to members of the wedding party. The bridegroom couple may distribute the heartfelt gifts at the time of the rehearsal dinner or before the wedding, in appreciation for assistance in creating the couple’s memorable day. Like the wedding favours given to all guests, there are unlimited possibilities for these special gifts.
