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History of Bomboniere
Wedding Bomboniere are small gifts given as a gesture of appreciation or gratitude to guests from the bride and groom during a wedding ceremony or a wedding reception.
The tradition of distributing wedding bomboniere is a very old one. It is believed that the first wedding favour, common amongst European aristocrats, was known as a bonbonniere.
The bonbonniere was a small trinket box made of crystal, porcelain, and/or precious stones. The contents of these precious boxes were generally sugar cubes or delicate confections, which symbolize wealth and royalty. The tradition of providing gifts to guests reached the general populace and was embraced by couples of modest means.
As sugar became more affordable, bonbonniere were replaced among the modest with almonds. For centuries, almonds were commonly distributed to wedding guests to signify well wishes on the bridegroom’s new life. In the thirteenth century, almonds coated with sugar, known as confetti, were introduced.
Traditionally, five Jordan almonds are presented in a confection box or wrapped in elegant fabric to represent fertility, longevity, wealth, health and happiness. The bitterness of the almond and the sweetness of the coated candy exemplify the bitter sweetness of a marriage.
Today, gifts to guests are commonly known as wedding bomboniere & favours and are shared in cultures worldwide. Wedding favours have become an intricate and necessary part of wedding planning and have complemented ceremonies and receptions alike.
Wedding bomboniere are so diverse in style, elegance and theme that options for them are only limited to the couple’s imagination. Today’s bride has the option to select a gift based on her wedding theme or to select something unique which will be a wonderful reminder to their guests of their special wedding day together.
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