Giving Bonbonniere or Favours

Giving keepsake gifts to guests is a tradition that dates back centuries. It is believed that it started with European aristocrats, who gave favours to celebrate marriages, baptism-christenings and birthdays, which then further extended to a range of special occasions.

Although difficult to pinpoint their exact origin, the prevailing thought is that the giving of favours originated in the Mediterranean areas in the 17th century.

Spanning the globe, these thank you keepsake gifts are often referred to as:
• Favors in the U.S., spelled Favours in the rest of the English speaking world, including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

• Bomboniere (bombonieres) - Italian; origin Italy.

• Bonbonniere (bonbonnieres); French speaking countries originating in France including Quebec, Canada.

• Boubouniere - Greek for giving; Greece.

Often referred to as wedding favour confetti couples gave five sugar coated almonds. History says that the five almonds represent Health, Happiness, Fertility, Wealth, and Longevity.

Today, giving gifts of thanks at a wedding are not a ‘must’ but it does reflect a couple’s appreciation for guests sharing in their special event.

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