Posts Tagged ‘bride and groom gift’

Bomboniere – A wee bit of history

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Bomboniere also commonly known as “favours” or simply “gifts” are an affordable way to say thank you to your wedding guests. They originated in France around 300 years ago and usually come with an odd number of sugared Jordan Almonds. Generally five sugared almonds are used, which for a wedding, symbolise health, wealth, happiness, fertility and long life.

Sugared almonds are put inside a bag made of tulle or even something as unique as a personalised shot glass and tied with ribbons in assorted colours. Sugared wedding almonds come in various colours, most commonly white for a wedding, First Communion or Confirmation; pink or blue for a childs Baptism or birthday, red for a graduation ceremony, and silver or gold for 25 or 50 year anniversaries.

Engagement Party – To gift or not to gift?

Monday, January 18th, 2010

While there is no tradition with bringing a gift to an engagement party, many kind-hearted people close to the bride and groom often like to express their acceptance with a gift. There will be many opportunities for a guest to give a gift including the hen’s night, buck’s night, bridal shower and of course, the wedding. It is courteous that a bride and groom should not request a gift and often the engagement party is a surprise so requesting a gift would be a give away (doh!).

There is also the possibility of one or more of your guests feeling uncomfortable for not having brought a gift or bringing a small something that is of lesser value than another guest. Personalised gifts, such as engraved glassware, that are unique and affordable are often the best way to show your support for the upcoming marriage. They show you invested thought as well as leaving you the opportunity to provide the married couple with a nice gift at the wedding.