Fantastic Wedding Favors

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Wedding favors - A small gift that says a big "thank you"

A small "thank you" that's turned into BIG business.  I will introduce you to the centuries-old custom of giving each wedding guest a small gift (bomboniera) in the form of Italian confetti favors, show you how to make them yourself, and share with you the most affordable wedding favors that will impress your guests that big things still come in small packages!

Wedding Favors - How did it all get started?

In many societies the marriage of a man and woman was considered good luck, and that everything they touched would be blessed. By giving small gifts to their wedding guests, those same blessings would be passed on.

Many brides chose to share this good luck by preparing a small gift of almonds, beautifully wrapped in a box or elegant fabric. The gift of five almonds was said to represent fertility, longevity, wealth, health and happiness.

In the thirteenth century the practice of coating almonds in sugar became popular, and were called "confetti". Over time, confetti has transformed into Jordan almonds, now one of the most common and traditional wedding favors. The combination of almonds and candy signify the bitter sweetness of married life.

Italian Confetti Flowers

Wedding favors made by the same family for over 300 years!

Confetti flower wedding favors imported from Italy. Lovingly still made by hand, these sugar-coated candies have been lovingly formed into delicate flowers by the Pelino family for over 300 years. You can choose from daisies, roses, calla lilies, magnolias, petunias, and sunflowers and they are amazingly affordable, from about $2.75 to $7.50 each. They will add a lovely bigliettino (favor tag) tied on with ribbon at your request. Shipping takes 4 to 6 weeks.

Margheritina Semine Carta



Girasole Carta



Petunia Doppia

DIY Italian Wedding Favors

How to make Cometa Flower Wedding Favors
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Red Jordan Almonds

Red Jordan Almonds (1 Pound Bag)

Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 02/15/2012)Buy Now

Extra fine Jordan Almonds made with roasted California Almonds and covered with Red candy coating! our Fine Jordan Almonds are perfect for Weddings, Showers and all Special Occasions (about 100-110 in a pound).

Jordan Almond Flowers

How to make Deluxe Jordan Almond Flower Wedding Favors
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White Jordan Almonds

White Jordan Almonds (1 Pound Bag)

Amazon Price: $4.00 (as of 02/15/2012)Buy Now

Extra fine Jordan Almonds made with roasted California Almonds and covered with white candy coating! (about 100-110 in a pound).

Pastel Jordan Almonds

Assorted Jordan Almonds (1 Pound Bag)

Amazon Price: $4.70 (as of 02/15/2012)Buy Now

Extra fine Jordan Almonds made with roasted California Almonds in assorted pastel colors! Our fine Jordan Almonds are perfect for weddings and showers (about 100-110 in a pound).

Rachetti Branch Wedding Favors

How to make Rachetti Branch Wedding Favors
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Jordan Amond Wedding Favors

When you just don't have time to make your own!

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Eco Friendly Wedding Favors

Wedding favors that keep on giving!

For my daughter's wedding I selected 100 of these favors, found a large basket, looped one-inch ivory satin ribbon around the handle and made two large bows at each end. We stuffed the bottom with white tissue paper, so the sunflower seed packets would sit up nice and high. Everyone loved them, and one or two of my good friends went straight home and put them in the ground that same day. Three months after the wedding, they are still a sunny reminder of a bright future for Chris and Danielle.

Sunflower Seed Favors

Sunflower Wedding Favors - 25 packets

Amazon Price: $65.00 (as of 02/15/2012)Buy Now

Do It Yourself Wedding Favors

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Custom wedding favor boxes make a perfect presentation!

Heart Window Favor Boxes

Hortense B. Hewitt Wedding Accessories Heart Window Favor Boxes, 25 Count, Pink Blush

Amazon Price: $16.00 (as of 02/15/2012)Buy Now

Charming one-piece favor boxes feature heart-shaped, acetate windows and make beautiful guest gifts when filled with colorful treats. Package of 25, each one folds into a 2-inch cube.

Personalized Favor Boxes

Personalized Black Wedding Favor Boxes Set of 25

Amazon Price: $27.98 (as of 02/15/2012)Buy Now

Have your monogram on the front or your names with the wedding date underneath. Rectangular, black favor box. 3" x 2 1/4" x 1 3/4". Package of 25. Also comes in brown, pink, and white.

Bride and Groom Favor Boxes

Formal Tuxedo and Dress Favor Boxes (25 boxes of each style)

Amazon Price: $40.00 (as of 02/15/2012)Buy Now

Dress up treats and mementos by placing them inside a formal tuxedo favor box that feature stand-up collars and lapels, and matching white wedding dress boxes with white satin ribbons.

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Wilton Favor Tin

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