Wedding Favors
December 3, 2009
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Wedding favors are small gifts given as a gesture of appreciation or gratitude to guests of the bride and groom in a wedding ceremony or a wedding reception.
The tradition of distributing wedding favors is very old. It is believed that the wedding favor first, common among European aristocrats, was known as a box of candy. The pillbox is a small box of trinkets of glass, porcelain, and / or precious stones. The contents of these precious boxes were generally sugar cubes or delicate sweets, which symbolize wealth and royalty. (At this time, sugar was very expensive and was treasured only among the rich. It was believed that sugar contained medical benefits). As sugar prices declined over the centuries, the tradition of offering gifts to guests reached the general population and was embraced by couples of modest means.
As sugar became more affordable, candy were replaced with almonds. For centuries, almonds were commonly distributed to wedding guests to signify good wishes to the groom’s new life. In the thirteenth century, almonds and sugar, known as confetti, were introduced. Confetti soon transformed to sugared almonds, which later became the wedding favor for weddings today. Traditionally, five Jordan almonds are presented in a confection box or wrapped in elegant fabric to represent fertility, longevity, wealth, health and happiness. The bitterness of the almond and the sweetness of the candy-coated example of the bitter sweetness of marriage.
Today, gifts to guests are commonly known as wedding favors and are shared in cultures worldwide. Wedding favors have become a part of planning the wedding reception, especially in the United States and Canada. Wedding favors are diverse and often complement the theme or season event. Classic favors can range from the classic sugared almonds or chocolates individual candles and scented soaps. The trends of gifts include: favorite music CD of the bride and groom candy cups filled with colored or silver frames with a photo of the couple. Gifts can also be personalized with the couple’s names, initials or wedding date.