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
Favors made from the same family for over 300 years!
Margheritina Semine Carta
Girasole Carta
Petunia Doppia
Making Italian Wedding Favors
Jordan Almond Flowers
Rachetti Branch Favors
Jordan Amond Flowers
Jordan Almond Flowers Wedding Favors
Jordan almond flowers with white jordan almonds included in white edge with green stem jordan almond flower. Each flower is 4-1/2" long x 2-1/2" wide by petal.
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Plantable Wedding Favors
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 Wedding Favors
Sunflower Wedding Favors - 25 packets
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Wildflower Seed Favors
Set of 96 Unique Wildflower Seed Favors from Fashioncraft's Natural Selections Collection
Amazon Price: $80.32 (as of 02/10/2010)
Personalized Seed Favors
Fall for Love Personalized Wildflower Seed Favors - Baby Shower Gifts & Wedding Favors (Set of 48)
Amazon Price: $79.68 (as of 02/10/2010)
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Wedding Favors
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Some favors that caught your fancy...please share!
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- MiaBellezza MiaBellezza Jan 7, 2010 @ 8:27 am
- Very nice lens. The Italian Wedding Favors are lovely!
