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Another popular Some couples give
edible favor is to give cookies or cupcakes to
small jars of honey, their guests as favors.The
jam, maple syrup or container can be styled with
barbecue sauce. Not the couples’ monogram and
only does the couple get used as a keepsake.
to share a favorite taste,
the jar can be decorated Wedding favors are a
with a personal touch, time honored tradition.
such as a monogram. So whether you choose
Bonus? It's reusable. to give out tulle-wrapped
packages of Jordan almonds,
Favors decorative candles or a
tTohyaotuardwdefdladvinogr silver plated bottle opener,
your guests are sure to
appreciate the gesture and
will treasure their gifts for
years to come.
WEDDING FAVORS There are hundreds of different Bri Johnson Photography
STARTED IN 16TH CENTURY wedding favors to choose from, ranging
ENGLAND WHERE IT WAS from shot glasses to soaps to plants.
COMMON FOR COUPLES Edible favors are the most popular.
TO GIVE LOVE KNOTS Edible images, custom moldings and
CONSTRUCTED FROM chocolate Stars of Bethlehem are
LACE AND RIBBONTO popular with Lehigh Valley brides, says
THEIR WEDDING GUESTS Arlene Brockel, owner of Chocolate Lab
AS A FAVORTO REPRESENT in Bethlehem. Couples also like to fill
THEIR BOND OF LOVE. favor boxes with hand-picked treats.
WEDDING FAVORS HAVE
NOW EVOLVED INTO Since weddings are considered lucky
A GLOBALTRADITION. occasions, the tradition of couples
FAVORS ARE A GREAT WAY giving favors to their guests began as
TOTHANKYOUR GUESTS a means of bestowing their good luck.
AND GIVETHEM A Historically, these “lucky” gifts often
LASTING MEMORY. consisted of five almonds (or pieces
of candy) to represent fertility, health,
40 lvbrideandgroom.com wealth, happiness and longevity. It is also
believed that the five sugared almonds
were given as a reminder that life is both
bitter and sweet.
edible favor is to give cookies or cupcakes to
small jars of honey, their guests as favors.The
jam, maple syrup or container can be styled with
barbecue sauce. Not the couples’ monogram and
only does the couple get used as a keepsake.
to share a favorite taste,
the jar can be decorated Wedding favors are a
with a personal touch, time honored tradition.
such as a monogram. So whether you choose
Bonus? It's reusable. to give out tulle-wrapped
packages of Jordan almonds,
Favors decorative candles or a
tTohyaotuardwdefdladvinogr silver plated bottle opener,
your guests are sure to
appreciate the gesture and
will treasure their gifts for
years to come.
WEDDING FAVORS There are hundreds of different Bri Johnson Photography
STARTED IN 16TH CENTURY wedding favors to choose from, ranging
ENGLAND WHERE IT WAS from shot glasses to soaps to plants.
COMMON FOR COUPLES Edible favors are the most popular.
TO GIVE LOVE KNOTS Edible images, custom moldings and
CONSTRUCTED FROM chocolate Stars of Bethlehem are
LACE AND RIBBONTO popular with Lehigh Valley brides, says
THEIR WEDDING GUESTS Arlene Brockel, owner of Chocolate Lab
AS A FAVORTO REPRESENT in Bethlehem. Couples also like to fill
THEIR BOND OF LOVE. favor boxes with hand-picked treats.
WEDDING FAVORS HAVE
NOW EVOLVED INTO Since weddings are considered lucky
A GLOBALTRADITION. occasions, the tradition of couples
FAVORS ARE A GREAT WAY giving favors to their guests began as
TOTHANKYOUR GUESTS a means of bestowing their good luck.
AND GIVETHEM A Historically, these “lucky” gifts often
LASTING MEMORY. consisted of five almonds (or pieces
of candy) to represent fertility, health,
40 lvbrideandgroom.com wealth, happiness and longevity. It is also
believed that the five sugared almonds
were given as a reminder that life is both
bitter and sweet.
