How to Make Confetti or Almond Favors for an Italian Wedding

Sugared almonds wrapped in colored netting, called confetti, are a popular wedding favor given away at Italian weddings.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Craft Nettings
• Ribbons
• Sugared Almonds
• Scissors
• Bridal Magazines

1. Purchase sugared almonds from a specialty candy shop or gourmet market in your area a few weeks before the wedding. Look in the yellow pages to find out your options. Or, order them online. Do a keyword search on the Internet to find some suppliers.
2. Buy enough candy for all your guests. One Italian wedding tradition dictates that 5 almonds be given to each guest to symbolize health, wealth, happiness, fertility and long life.
3. Buy netting or mesh (the fabric often used to make bridal veils) in the bridal section of a craft shop or fabric store. You will need enough to cut out a 6- to 8-inch round for each guest.
4. Select a color that matches your wedding decorations.
5. Purchase spools of very thin ribbon. Allow 12 to 16 inches for each favor.
6. Buy extra quantities of all of your supplies just in case you make a mistake or need more than you think.
7. Trace the outline of a small plate (6 to 8 inches) onto a piece of cardboard to serve as your pattern or guide. Cut out the circular shape.
8. Use the pattern to draw (in pencil) as many circles as you will need on the netting. (If you are making a large quantity, break this up into smaller batches you can do over time or ask bridesmaids to help.)
9. Cut out all of the circles and lay them flat.
10. Cut the ribbon to the length you want.
11. Place the designated number of almonds in the center of each circle.
12. Lift up all of the sides of the netting together around the almonds to form a little bag.
13. Cinch the bag with a strip of ribbon and tie it with a small, neat bow to finish off the confetti.
14. Place a confetti at each guest's plate at the reception so they will have a remembrance to take home.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider ordering special ribbon that is printed with the names of the bride and groom and the wedding date. You can find such personalized items advertised in many popular bridal magazines. You can check with party stores in your area. Or do a search online for vendors.

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