Wedding favors around the world
In most cultures the wedding favor is an important symbol, saying "thank you for coming". Here are some takes on the wedding favor from around the world.
Italy wedding favor
Italians give chocolates or candy filled with almonds or almond paste.
Middle East
Wedding favor tradition is centered around the Jordan almond. A candy-coated
nut supposedly representing both the bitter and the sweet of marriage.
Malaysia Wedding Favor
The traditional wedding favor is painted, decorated eggs - a symbol of fertility
for the couple.
Russia and Japan wedding favors
Both favour the same kinds of wedding favors: both cultures are known for
leaving nice gifts like picture frames, bud vases, or sachets as thank-you's.
The Netherlands Wedding favors
Wedding favor tradition includes "Bridal Sugar" - five pieces
of Dutch sweet candy wrapped in tulle. Each piece represents the five wedding
wishes: love, happiness, loyalty, prosperity, and fertility.
Ireland wedding favors
The chime of bells is thought to restore harmony if a couple is fighting,
and remind them of their wedding vows. Giving a bell as a gift to guests
has become an Irish tradition.
