| Wedding favors are token gifts given to wedding | | | | conveys the theme of the wedding. For instance, |
| guests from the bride and groom. They are | | | | if you have a beach themed wedding, you can |
| usually placed at each place setting at the | | | | have placeholders that are in the shape of little |
| reception location. | | | | white beach chairs or palm trees. How cute is |
| The tradition of giving wedding favors is an old, | | | | that? These adorable favors then get to be kept |
| European tradition that started amongst wealthy | | | | by each guest as a great memory of your |
| aristocrats. They would give boxes made of | | | | wedding day. |
| porcelain or crystal and put sugar treats inside. | | | | I know that every time I go to a wedding, there's |
| Sugar was expensive at one time and this was a | | | | some time to pass when guests are trickling in to |
| way for the bride and groom to show off and | | | | the reception hall. Usually this is the time when the |
| show how wealthy they were. As the price of | | | | bride and groom are getting some pictures taken. |
| sugar became affordable, brides and grooms of all | | | | Guests start arriving, mingling and finding their |
| economic classes adopted the tradition of wedding | | | | seats. It is at this time that the favors are |
| favors. | | | | discovered. Then, they start getting talked about! |
| Nowadays, wedding favors are usually candies, | | | | Don't forget the wedding favors. They will amuse |
| Jordan almonds, miniature candles, toasting | | | | and delight your guests and keep them busy while |
| glasses, personalized favors, or any tiny gift that | | | | they're awaiting your arrival to the reception hall. |