| More and more brides are trying to outdo each | | | | brides now. The giving of wedding favours is |
| other in terms of wedding style and this | | | | becoming an expected part of a wedding |
| one-upmanship has hit the world of wedding | | | | celebration and any kind of favour is always well |
| favours. Any funky bride who wants to keep up | | | | received by guests. |
| with the latest trends has to opt for fresh, funky | | | | Traditionally, boxes were filled with special sweets |
| and even fruity wedding favour fillings. | | | | such as Jordan Almonds. Five pieces were given |
| What on earth is a funky favour filling I hear you | | | | to guests, each having a special meaning; fertility, |
| cry!? | | | | health, happiness, longevity and wealth. The |
| Well, letâs start with what a standard, | | | | Italians and the French have been responsible for |
| traditional wedding favour filling is. | | | | the bomboniere nets that many brides now give |
| Originally wedding favours were only given by the | | | | as favours. |
| upper classes but this has filtered down to most | | | | |