Wedding Bomboniere - Ideas and Keepsakes
Just like weddings in general, bomboniere has evolved and modern brides know that what they give guests to commemorate their wedding is limited only by their imagination.
Traditional wedding bomboniere consisted of five sugared almonds wrapped in a circle of white tulle, each almond representing health, wealth, happiness, fertility and longevity. For a more contemporary take on a well-loved tradition, discover five of the latest trends in wedding bomboniere.
Pot Plants
One of the most popular new wedding keepsakes for modern brides is to present wedding guests with the gift of a potted plant. They’re not only a beautiful gift that your guests will love to take come, but the stunning contrast between the gorgeous greenery of the plants and the polished silver of the table settings ensures that they look delightful on your tables as well. RejuvaNation Express make 'Lucky Bamboo Bomboniere' and the plants make an economical table decoration as well as an elegant wedding favour.
Wine, Glorious Wine
Fancy the idea of your guests toasting to your happiness AFTER your big day as well as during it? With Wines By Design customised wine bottles, guests who raised their glasses to you at your wedding can toast you at home too! Their designs feature scan photographs of the bride and groom onto the label and create a unique keepsake of your wedding day.
Embossed Chocolates
Thanks to the latest in chocolate technology, it’s now possible to emboss photographs of the bride and groom in chocolate – which means that your guests with think you’re as tasty as your husband-to-be already does! For an extra special gift, it’s also possible to add a memorable message as well. Check out Chocolate Graphics and start dreaming.
Jellybean Boxes
Remember how much you loved jellybeans as a child? Judging by the amount of couples who are choosing them as bomboniere – so do plenty of other people! A modern bomboniere gift involves filling wire-handled box pails that resemble takeaway noodle boxes with jellybeans (or other childhood lollies) and adding a touch of fun and colour to your table decorations in the process.
Check out Jump Art Design, who makes the boxes in white matt stock that you can decorate to match your wedding decor or stationery or for a chic version of the jellybean box, fill a transparent cube with all white jellybeans as your bomboniere gift.
Fortune Cookies
Everybody loves a little good fortune and fun, so for a fresh take on bomboniere - give your guests a fortune cookie. With delicious flavours including vanilla, chocolate, ginger, cinnamon, pineapple and citrus zinger, as well as an exotic range of icing too, you can match the taste to your wedding food and theme. Want to really express your love and appreciation? Insert a message of thanks into each cookie or customise a personal wedding message for each guest. For more information, visit Fortune Biscuits.
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