While the world waits with bated breath to learn what the royal wedding favours will be, it is interesting to learn that the tradition of having wedding favours for guests to take away actually has a history behind it.
The idea of presenting wedding favours to guests began in Italy and France where a guest keepsake was positioned on the main table or on smaller tables at the head of each place setting. Special items were placed in boxes called Bonbonnieres originally crafted from crystal or fine stones. Inside one would find 5 almonds believed to bring good luck to the couple with the almonds standing for wealth, health, happiness, fertility and a long life together.
The internet is filled with ideas from around the world including some very unique wedding favours UK websites. One very popular item is a special tag imprinted with the royal crown that can be attached to various items such as flower seed packets or ready-to-plant seed strips. Another way to give these tags a special wedding favours UK distinction is using the slot style tag for a lottery ticket.
Through the years bonbonnieres have changed with the trends of time so that today they are often fashioned as tuxedo or bridal gown bags or boxes and no longer crafted from crystal or stones. Modern wedding favours containers are crafted with materials ranging ranging from special cardboard to fabrics such as nylon or velvet and are often personalized. The containers may hold specially shaped and wrapped chocolates or other sweets. Fabric may be fashioned into bags intended to hold miniature posed and candid shots such as the official engagement photograph.
Many shoppes and online websites offer items of special interest to tourists and collectible enthusiasts. One keepsake being made available is a tea cup and saucer containing a Lady Grey tea packet and heart-shaped sugar shortbread.
In today's economic crunch most people are seeking ways to save money on things that don't seem necessary. Brides are no different when shopping for their wedding. In trying to save a few bucks, you may be considering not providing favors for your guests. While this may seem like a good idea now, it is something you'll no doubt regret later.