Monday, August 15, 2011

Things You Ought To Know About Wedding Favors

By Johannne Wiliamson


Giving away wedding favors is a deep rooted tradition. 17th century newlyweds that come from rich families typically send their guests off with bonbonnieres. These bonbonnieres, as the term implies, contains bonbons or sweet treats like candied almonds. Jordan almonds are just latter-day versions. Traditionally, these bonbonnieres contain five candied almonds to represent five wishes for the new couple, namely health, wealth, happiness, children and a long life together.

The bonbonniere itself is quite ornate and therefore valuable. The wedding favors express the couple's gratitude for their guests. To its recipients, these favors become mementos of that joyous occasion. Engaged couples these days are quite imaginative and have the penchant for the avant-garde. The tokens for guests, the color motif, and the choice of location all show a nuance of the couple's personality. These elements, especially the favors, should be cohesive to the overall theme. That is, if the couple decides to go for a ceremony with a rustic and country feel, handing out Country-style wedding favors would be most suitable. Unforgettable theme weddings are becoming all the rage these days.

Engaged couples are becoming more partial to having their wedding ceremony at the beach or at the countryside. When deciding on your wedding theme, you and your partner's preferences should be taken into consideration. The color motif should be something both of you are comfortable with. While preparations are often limited by budget, resourceful couples will find that they can still have an unforgettable ceremony without spending too much.

Generally, going for a rustic theme tend to be less expensive. Instead of spending too much on unnecessary decorations, couples can set aside more time and money to make or buy personalized mementos. There are several country wedding favors you can choose from like candles or soaps with horseshoe shapes, trinkets made from wood, or candies placed in personalized mini-buckets.

Couples simply have to remember that these wedding favors should represent a good blend of their personal tastes. Lastly, these giveaways should effectively communicate the newlywed's deep sense of appreciation.




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