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Bonbonnieres held sweet confectionsFor centuries happy couples have given wedding guests small gifts. These wedding favors were meant to pass along the couple's blessings to their friends and family. In France, a well-documented early wedding favor was sugar confections placed in a decorative box called a bonbonniere. Another long-held custom in the Middle East is to provide guests with five Jordan almonds. The almonds represent well wishes including happiness, health, fertility, longevity and wealth. Today it is still quite common to find something sweet inside a wedding gift bag. -
Gift bag at place settingWedding gift bags are used to hold wedding favors, which are small mementos given to guests. The wedding favors are provided to guests during the wedding reception. They are typically displayed together on one table for guests to take or at each place setting. Wedding gift bags are decorative as they are often integrated into the theme of the wedding. -
White paper bag with organza ribbon.There are a vast array of wedding gift bags including simple white paper bags, embossed paper bags, sheer organza bags, elegant velvet bags, precious felt bags and translucent cellophane bags. Some bags are tied with ribbon, while others have a drawstring. Some wedding gift bags are barely bags at all. In addition, there exists a wide variety of wedding gift boxes. -
Wedding gift bag to hold Jordan almondsJust as there are many types of wedding gift bags, there are an assortment of styles, colors and sizes. The wedding gift bags you choose should match the theme and colors of your wedding. You can also find specialty gift bags for specific gifts such as Jordan almonds. -
Measuring the costWhen searching for your wedding gift bags, remember that size matters. You will need to take into consideration the size of your wedding favor as well as the size of your budget. The cost for wedding favors packaged in gift bags starts at $1 but can quickly reach $10 to $20 per favor. Consider buying in bulk to save money. Perhaps the most important consideration is whether you like your wedding gift bags. After all, it is your special day.
