A Little Bit of History
We are often asked where wedding favours come from and what they are actually for.
They originated in Europe many hundreds of years ago, although a similar concept has existed in different cultures for perhaps even longer.
Wedding favours are a token of thanks from the bride to the female wedding guests. It is traditional to have 5 items in each favour, as each of these symbolises a wish for the future:
Health
Wealth
Fertility
Longevity
Happiness
They were known as bombonieres, as they contained sweets, traditionally sugared almonds, although these days almost anything goes and some people like to have something a little bit different.
Although favours were given to the female guests, it is becoming more usual these days for the male guests to be given a little something too, and this may be completely different to the favours given to the female guests, whilst still co-ordinating with the wedding theme.
Favour Contents
What can we put in your favours? Anything you like, so long as it’s legal and it fits in the box! Some of the following may appeal to you:
- Chocolate dragees (gold or silver, oval or heart shaped) - delicious chocolate in a crisp sugar shell
- Sugared almonds (a variety of colours is available)
- Wrapped chocolates
- Fudge
- Toffee
- Mini biscuits
- Mini candles or tea lights
- Mini guest soaps
- Lottery ticket
- Miniature bottles of alcohol*
*OK, here’s the boring legal stuff - please note that we do not have a licence to sell intoxicating liquor and we therefore have special arrangements in place to supply these favours. We don’t want to break the law!
Please email us if you would like to know more.
Prices
We don’t have fixed prices for our favours, as there are so many variations of what we can do – have a look at our ranges below – you may like a certain shaped box in a certain type of card, in a different colour and with different embellishments than shown in the picture. We can draw all these elements together for you and create something totally individual to your own requirements. The prices shown below are for favours containing metallic coated dragees, large or small as stated.
Our budget favours range from £1.95 each, including dragees or almonds, whilst our more elaborate favours range from £4.95 each.
It really depends on what your wedding theme is, what styles you like and of course how much you want to spend – just ask us, we can probably do it.
Remember – whatever your wedding theme,
we can match the favours to your stationery
Budget Range – from £1.95 inc. contents
They may be budget, but they don’t look it! Each shape of box is available in a variety of colours and finishes and assorted embellishments as shown.
Each contains a lining of tissue paper to match the colour of the ribbon used, plus 5 small dragees. The silver sweets to the front of the picture are large heart shaped dragees.
Pillow Boxes – from £2.45 inc. contents
These favour boxes are very elegant and are available in a variety of colours and finishes, as are the ribbons and embellishments. Each contains a lining of tissue paper to match the colour of the ribbon used, plus 5 large dragees.
W 9cm x H 7cm x D 2cm
Treasure Chests – from £2.65 inc. contents
These favours are shaped like treasure chests, and are very popular. Each contains a lining of tissue paper to match the colour of the ribbon used, plus 5 large dragees. The silver sweets to the front of the picture are large heart shaped dragees. The chests are available in a variety of colours and finishes, as are the ribbons and embellishments. W 7.5cm x H 5cm x D 4.5cm
Hearts – from £3.95 inc. contents
These favours are perfect for a wedding without being too ‘twee’ as they are modern and contemporary. The hearts are available in a variety of colours and finishes, as are the ribbons and embellishments. Each contains a lining of tissue paper to match the colour of the ribbon used, plus 5 large dragees.
W 10cm x H 9cm x D 1.5cm
Miniature bottles – from £4.95 inc contents
These favours are perfect for either male or female guests. They feature a miniature bottle of liquor in a transparent hexagonal box trimmed with gold or silver, topped with a ribbon to match your theme. They are extremely effective.
W 5cm x H 16.5cm
Cornish Tartan – from £2.75
All our favours can be decorated in a Cornish Tartan theme to suit your requirements. One of our most popular ranges is the Cornish Mead favour in the transparent hexagonal box; these are very unusual and sure to be a talking point at the reception.
