Bridal or Wedding Favours make perfect traditional keepsake gifts for all your guests. Originating in Italy, where they are known as Bomboniere, they were a box made of porcelain, crystal, precious stones or metal and filled with delicacies made of sugar.
A wedding was considered a lucky occasion. By passing bonbonnieres and other treats onto wedding guests, the newly married couple felt they were also bestowing their good luck upon their guests. In most cases, these gifts consisted of five almonds which represented fertility, health, wealth, happiness and longevity.
These days, when it comes to wedding favours, anything goes. Favours are presented in a variety styles and manners, how each couple does so depends on their own tradition or what they feel is appropriate for their wedding reception.
Some couples will display favours at each place setting, thereby adding to the table decorations. Others will have a favour table where the small gifts are displayed and a decorative card attached containing each guest’s name and table assignment. There are still others who choose to give favours out by hand in exchange for a wedding gift.
Traditional, almond filled favours are still extremely popular however, many couple want a more contemporary wedding complete with modern favours.
For a contemporary choice, our guest soaps or bath bombs are ideal. The wrapping and ribbon can be co-ordinated to your colour scheme and we can even provide bespoke labels on the products stating the wedding date and bride and grooms names if desired or a personal thank you message to your guests.
These inspirational bath and soap wedding favours lend uniqueness to any reception table and they will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.
Wedding Favours are a time honoured tradition. Whether you choose to give out traditional tulle-wrapped packages of sugared almonds or to present a gift of purity with contemporary soap or bath favours, your guests are sure to appreciate the gesture and will treasure their gifts for years to come.