subject: Creative Wedding [print this page] "Hark! The merry chimes are pealing, "Hark! The merry chimes are pealing,
Soft and glad the music swells,
Gaily in the night wind stealing,
Sweetly sound the wedding bells."
- Eliza Cook (1818-1889), English author and poet.
You are going to experience the most important day in your life , with your loved one by your side. Several of your near and dear ones would have taken the trouble to join you on your special day and make it even more special . How would you show your gratitude for their participation, show how dear their presence is to you? With creative wedding reception guests for guests, you can.
The tradition of distributing such gifts, also called wedding favors, is not a recent phenomenon but can be traced back centuries. It is believed that the first wedding favor, common amongst European aristocrats, was known as a Bonnibelle - a small trinket box of crystal, porcelain and precious stones. It usually contained sugar cubes (a rare item in those times) or delicate confections, representing wealth and royalty. As sugar became cheaper and more available, so did the tradition of wedding reception gifts.
With sugar losing its exclusivity, boutonnires were replaced with almonds to signify good wishes for the bridegroom's new life the 13th century saw the introduction of sugar-coated almonds called confetti, which soon transformed to sugared almonds and became the wedding favor for modern day weddings. Traditional today's day weddings. Trades day weddings. Traditionally, five Jordan almonds are presented in a confection box or wrapped in elegant fabric to represent wealth, health, fertility, longevity, and happiness. The contrasting bitterness of the almond and the sweetness of the coated candy represent the bitter-sweet flavor of a marriage.
Nowadays, the more creative you are with your wedding reception gifts, the more it shows you care for your guests. You may consider gifting practical items that your guests can use after the wedding is over. Some examples are fragrant candles, hand soaps, cutlery, pens, CD, personalized napkins and picture frames with impressions of the bride and groom emblazoned on them. Some pricier alternatives include glass mugs or champagne glasses, again personalized with the wedded couples names.
Wedding reception gifts can also be of the edible kind. This includes the eternal favorite chocolate as well as other items like truffles, baked goods or pastries that represent the cultures of the bride and groom. Such culinary items may be of the perishable kind or suitable for consumption at a later date. Some pricier alternatives are mini bottles of champagne or bags of gourmet coffee beans. Again, the containers may be personalized with the wedded couples impressions, initials or the wedding date.
You can also gift items that reflect the season of the wedding For summer, some gift ideas are citrus scented candles, decorative fans and beach-themed favors like seashell-shaped items, flip flops, sand pails, sun lotions, etc. A winter wedding can have mini Christmas stockings filled with treats, tree decorations, new year diaries, snow globes, etc. Spring may be represented by potpourri, favor bags filled with sunflower seeds or potted herbs. For every season , there are wedding favors available that showcase its beauty and exclusivity.
Properly chosen wedding reception gifts can make the best day of your life memorable for your guests as well. Choose wisely.
by: Jim Knight
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