History and traditions of wedding favors
The tradition of giving wedding favors,
or ‘bomboniere’ is rooted in ancient European history. It was a ritual
of common practice for wealthy aristocrats who were celebrating
marriages, christenings, births and birthdays. The bride and groom give
small presents, or favors, to their guests and well-wishers to thank
them for sharing the momentous occasion. Initially the ‘bomboniere’
were of great value, and were made of expensive materials such as gold,
silver, precious gems, porcelain or crystal. The contents of the
‘bombonaiere’ were also of great value, most notably sugar. At the
time, sugar was a very rare substance, prized for its supposed medicinal
qualities.
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Famous Wedding Quotes
Two souls with but a single thought,
Two hearts that beat as one.
-Friedrich Halm
Two hearts that beat as one.
-Friedrich Halm
Sunday, May 13, 2012
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Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and future mother's-to-be! Have a great day!
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