| This tradition dates back many hundreds of years | | | | have one. The tradition of using nuts has also |
| when originally rice or nuts, which where a symbol | | | | gradually altered over time and is now not |
| of fertility, where thrown at the happy couple. | | | | necessarily used, but small gifts instead, called |
| The married couple were seen to be lucky, and | | | | favours are given to all the guests. In the Uk it is |
| over the years the giving of bonbonnieres has | | | | spelt with a u example favour whilst in America it |
| evolved. They are given to the wedding guests | | | | is spelled favor. |
| as a way of the bride and groom passing on their | | | | There are many different types of favours and |
| happiness to their family and friends. The nuts | | | | they can be coordinated into the theme of the |
| used were typically sugared almonds as they | | | | wedding. Favours can be personalized miniature |
| were associated with unending love and happiness | | | | bottles of drink, mini boxes of truffles or candies, |
| from the days of Greek legend. They would be | | | | candles and soaps, decorated with ribbons, lace, |
| given in odd numbers, usually five, to represent | | | | or in a variety of boxes to compliment the colour |
| fertility, health, long life, happiness and wealth and | | | | scheme. Specialist suppliers can provide Do It |
| were bound together with lace and ribbon. | | | | Yourself kits for you to make your own or you |
| Originally it was only the lady guests that received | | | | can purchase ready made favours to suit a |
| them but now the trend is for each guest to | | | | variety of tastes. |