| Traditionally, you leave your guests something sweet to take home as a token of appreciation for their attendance and gifts. The custom has been a bag of five sugared almonds to signify health, wealth, happiness, long life and fertility, but bomboniere now takes many forms. Chocolates are extremely popular – freshly handmade or imported in pretty shapes, boxes with heart shaped fasteners or bags tied with ribbon; embossed with a message from the bride and groom.
The bomboniere are placed at each place setting at the reception or distributed towards the end of the night if you are not having a sit-down reception. They are recognised by the guests as a small gift to thank them for helping the married couple celebrate their union. Bomboniere have become very elaborate and are available in many different forms. They can also be a great three-in-one option as not only can they be a thank-you gift, but they can be used as placecards and incorporated as part of the table decorations.
Other ideas are small photographs of the bride and groom in a silver frame; plume pens; personalised tea light holders or bud vases; a small silver or gold trinket. Scented candles or handmade soaps are also becoming increasingly popular. Why not consider personalising your choice of wine to add a lovely touch to the reception or giving everyone a wine stopper. There are a number of companies who will individually label clean skin wine with your image and date of your wedding. |