Bridal Favours

Giving small mementos of a wedding celebration to female guests has become traditional in this country. The idea seems to have originated in Italy where five sugared almonds, representing health, wealth, happiness, fertility and a long life, were put in a small pouch and tied with ribbon. These Bombonieri were handed out o guests as keepsakes.

Alternatives to the sugared almonds are pot pourri or lavender as a filling for the small tulle bags used for Bomboniere today. These will remind the guests of your wedding every time they smell them.

Personalised thimbles and teaspoons or wine glasses are also popular as are china and glass ornaments.

If you wish to give favours to the male guests miniature bottles of whisky or other spirits are usually very acceptable