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.