How to Select Jordan Almonds

Jordan Almonds are the quintessential wedding favor that has fallen in and out of favor over the years. Currently it is enjoying renewed favor with today's bride as a simple but elegant way thank guests for joining them on this very special day. When choosing your Jordan Almonds it good to know what you are getting and how to purchase them for the freshest and best tasting presentation.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• An event at which you would like to serve Jordan Almonds or use as wedding favors.

1. Jordan Almonds have been used as wedding favors for many years and carry special significance in different cultures. They are often packaged in small amounts as a tribute to the marriage virtues of faith hope and love or in some cultures they are even viewed as an aphrodisiac!

2. When selecting your Jordan Almonds it's best to know what sort of quality you are getting and how fresh they are. Jordan Almonds that you purchase from a party store while still quite pretty are "bulk" or "fine" quality. There is nothing wrong with this but it does mean that they were made with smaller nuts and covered in more sugar.

3. Higher quality Jordan Almonds can be purchased online and there you can chose from a large variety of colors and grades of candy. It is suggested that you purchase either Super or Extra fine Jordan Almonds if you would like your wedding guests to enjoy this elegant candy. The higher quality versions have a thinner and more delicate coating making them feel even more refined and elegant.

4. Jordan Almonds have anywhere from 90- 110 almonds per pound depending on the quality. The lesser quality have less per pound due to the larger amount of sugar coating that is used on them. It is suggested that your Jordan Almonds should not be purchased any further out than 30 days before your wedding so that you will make sure to have the freshest available.

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   Jordan Almonds are available in many beautiful pastel colors including some metallic shades. But to make even more of a statement you can have custom colors blended to perfectly match any color you have picked for your wedding. Custom coloring usually has a 150 pound minimum which can sound like a lot but if you use them at your shower as well as the wedding and for guests it would be easy use this much even for a smaller sized formal wedding.

Tips & Warnings

• If it's part of your color theme consider using white Jordan Almonds, their pale beauty is beyond elegant.
• Watch for small children in your wedding party with these treats since they do pose a choking hazard to children under 4 or so.

[starlet67]

on 3/1/2009 I love jordan almonds...thanks for the great tips!5*

[elyria]

on 2/28/2009 Great information and very helpful! 5*