The choice of favors, the gift that the married couple will offer at the end of the reception, is part of a typically Italian tradition. The meaning of the word "Bomboniera" derives from the French "bonbon" its meaning is dolcetto, candy. In ancient traditions it was common to give sweets to guests who had participated in an event.
The meaning of the gift to guest
The gift to the guest contains an odd number of confetti, typically five. Odd, because indivisible like marriage. Each candy has a specific meaning: health, wealth, spirituality, happiness and of course long life and fertility.
The tradition of sugared almonds
Tradition has it that the content of the candy is almond. The use has very ancient roots, just think that in ancient Rome it was a tradition to give the newlyweds dried fruit covered with honey. The meaning of the sweet gift was abundance and happiness.
From the fourteenth century, the almond was embellished with sugar glaze and in recent years the tradition of wedding favors has it that the sugared almonds are flavored in different flavors. The white of the sugar dominates the other colors, but it is possible to change it by adapting the color of the candy to the theme of the wedding.
We always recommend white and maybe play on the packaging. Confetti must be accompanied by a note bearing the bride's name as the first name, followed by the groom's name and the wedding date. Never write the couple's surname.
The choice of wedding favors and the gift that accompanies them
A small detail on the font to use for the characters to be used for the card that accompanies the confetti. This must be the same as the characters on the invitation card.
But what to give to guests together with the favor?
Someone says that there are no limits to the imagination, but it would be better to rely on professionals who know how to combine the wedding favor with the wedding theme, creating the right harmony.
The classic choices are objects that act as ornaments, useful objects, just a few examples of empty pockets, saucers, room fragrances. But you could aim, without breaking the budget, at other types of gifts that point to local products such as honey of organic origin, oil, wine, tea bags or flavored chocolate bars.
Of course, every gift that accompanies the favor must be packaged with colors that are in harmony with the theme of the wedding. Some couples choose "solidarity" favors, it is a choice in favor of organizations involved in the social sector. Very often these are handmade objects, accompanied by a description of the solidarity activities and the purpose of the organization that will enjoy the proceeds.
This last choice is not foreseen by the etiquette because the charity should be done anonymously, however, we believe that anything that brings an advantage to the weak more than compensates for the broken rule of etiquette.
When to order wedding favors
You will order the favors at least 2 months before the wedding. The number to be ordered should be greater than that of families present at the event. It would be nice to keep those to give to the children who will come, but also to avoid surprises, the neighbor could bring you a gift and it would be very kind to thank you with the gift of a wedding favor.
The etiquette wants the favor to be given as a gift and accompanied by a thank you note, written by the bride in hand, within twenty days following the wedding date. This rule is now obsolete and couples prefer to donate the favor at the end of the reception as a sign of thanks.
The favors must all be the same, only those given to parents, siblings or bridesmaids and witnesses can make exceptions.
It is worth buying a number of wedding favors
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