The wedding favor box carries on the timeless tradition established by the early European upper

classes, who provided elaborate gifts to party guests. Initially, the gifts were small fancy boxes

known as a bonboniere. The boxes were intended to hold bonbons or confectionery delicacies at a time

when sugar was quite expensive. A bonboniere was fashioned of crystal, porcelain or gold and often

encrusted with precious stones.

Today the box remains a popular means of presenting a small gift to guests as a symbol of

appreciation from the newly married couple, for having been apart of the happy event. The wedding

favor box will more commonly have a very simple styling and be tied with a ribbon, to complement an

elaborate or simple wedding favor hidden inside. The presentation of decadent candies in delicate

boxes evokes the spirit of this everlasting tradition.

The wedding favor box can be very ornate like the bonboniere, or be very simple gift boxes. Elaborate

wedding favor boxes can be found in porcelain, crystal, stainless steel or pewter. Designs available

from each medium, vary extensively to accommodate the personal taste of the bridegroom couple, or of

the individual wedding guest. Porcelain wedding favor boxes can be found that emulate romantic love

with hearts and cupids, or fun experiences with replicas of everything from golf bags to cruise

ships.

The wedding favor box, though traditional is anything but boring. Boxes designed specifically for use

as a wedding favor box, offer an unlimited range of sizes, designs and shapes. Larger boxes can be

found to accommodate stylish yet utilitarian favors such as bottle and letter openers, to glassware

and bottles of wine. Three dimensional boxes made of die cut chipboard and printed with fascinating

designs provide charm and whimsy, in addition to the secret held inside. Dimensional boxes add a

decorative element to the reception table and provide for an interesting conversation piece. The

designs of the dimensional boxes can emulate a single flower to a full bouquet. These cleverly

engineered creations depict a wide range of everyday items including cottages, tea pots, delightful

animals and light houses.

Variations on the wedding favor box have evolved over time to include bags, envelopes, decorative

tins and transparent plastic tubing. Prior to mass produced wedding favor boxes, a bride and her

maids or other women in her family, would crochet little boxes or drawstring bags. Today small bags

are produced with organza, velvet and silk fabrics. Decorative tins can be printed with traditional

wedding designs or be personalized to express the heartfelt sentiments of the couple. Miniature

baskets adorned with ribbons are transformed into a delightful cradle for holding candies, cookies,

teas and coffee samples.

Wedding favor boxes provide a means to blend tradition with a couples’ personality, allowing them to

assemble a thoughtful show of appreciation to their wedding guests. The selection of a wedding favor

box reflects the newlyweds’ desire to commemorate the day for a moment or for the lifetime.

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