The custom of giving bomboniere or favours at weddings originated in Italy, and dates back hundreds of years. The tradition of giving favours has now been welcomed by much of Europe. Although primarily associated with weddings, favours are also given at christenings, first holy communions, anniversaries, birthdays and many other special occasions.

The Bride and Groom giving favours to their guests, is traditionally seen as a token of thanks for sharing their special day. They also double as table decorations at your reception. The traditional bomboniere or favour would contain five sugared almonds, elegantly wrapped in an ever-increasing variety or ways such as plain or novelty boxes, tulles or lace, flowers and ribbons. The sugared almonds are said to bring Health, Wealth, Happiness, Fertility and Long Life. However, if you prefer these can be replaced by a number of other options such as Ferrero Rocher, chocolate dragees, mini chocolate eggs, smarties, jelly beans, mint imperials etc.