Wedding Favours

Traditional Wedding Favours from Cumbria’s world-famous Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Wedding Favours Cumbria

It is believed that the European aristocracy began the tradition of bestowing tradtional wedding favours upon all of their guests. They were called bonbonniere and consisted of small boxes of crystal or porcelain, which held delicate confections such as cubes of sugar, then considered the ultimate symbol of wealth and royalty. It was also believed that sugar was the source of many health benefits. (Old Mr. Tooth Decay and Ms. Diabetic Coma were still years away on the horizon of realisation.) Over the years, as the price of sugar decreased and became affordable for people from all stations in life, the tradition of giving away traditional wedding favours took root.

Bonbonnieres were slowly replaced with almonds, which were presented either in a confection box or wrapped in elegant fabric. In the 13th century, confetti, (almonds coated with sugar), were introduced and soon became known as sugared almonds. There are five almonds presented in the traditional package of wedding favours, which collectively represent fertility, longevity, wealth, health and happiness. (The bitterness of the almond and sweetness of the sugar were said to exemplify the bitter sweetness of a marriage).

Today, traditional wedding favours can be almost any kind of keepsake, and is often personalised with the couple's name and wedding date. Other than that, the sky is limited only by the confines of one's own imagination. Every culture in the world shares the practice of distributing traditional wedding favours, it just so happens we speacialise in gingerbread traditional wedding favours!

Selection of Wedding Favours available - 2010 Price List:

	Presentation	Gingerbread enclosed	Min order	Cost per unit
	*Box Chest* Various colours available.	2 pieces	N/A*	Ł1.30

	*Natural Brown Heart Shaped Box*	2 hearts (2 inch)	50	Ł1.60

	*Natural White Heart Shaped Box*	2 hearts (2.5 inch)	50	Ł1.95

	White Lacy Box	2 hearts (2.5 inch)	35	Ł2.00

	*Pouches* Personalised ribbon option.	2 pieces	N/A*	Ł2.00 / Ł2.25 in silk

	*Silver Heart Shaped Tin*	2 hearts (3 inch)	30	Ł2.50

	*Natural Brown Heart Shaped Box with Gingerbread Couple*	2 hearts (2inch)	50	Ł3.00 / Ł3.15 personalised by initials

	*Small Coloured Heart Shaped Box* Made to order - various colours and finishes available on request.	2 hearts (2.5 inch)	50	Ł3.25

	*Large Coloured Heart Shaped Box* Made to order - various colours and finishes available on request.	1 or 2 heart(s) (4 inch)	50	Ł3.95 / Ł4.95

	*Traditional Presentation Gingerbread Tin*	4 or 6 pieces	N/A & no surcharge	Ł2.50 / Ł3.20

	*Gingerbread Heart (9 inch)* Ideal for the Wedding Party or as a "thank-you" gift.	1 piece	6	Plain Ł6.00 Chocolate Dipped Ł8.50 Chocolate Dipped & Personalised Ł11.00 Individual heart surcharge Ł4.00 Gift Box Option.

Special Offer!
	*The 'Emma Jane' Box* Large Coloured Heart Shaped Box (in pearlised turquoise blue) 1 or 2 heart(s) (4 inch)	1 piece	No minimum order on this box, max order available 83.	Special price of Ł2.95/Ł3.95 each.

*On these options there is an additional Ł10 surcharge due to no minimum order stipulation. Note: if you require less than the minimum order stated on any of the other options this can be arranged. Please call the shop for further information.

"Every bride is dealt with on a personal basis and we will try to meet their requirements where possible. Some brides also like to co-ordinate the favours with their wedding by adding appropriate coloured accessories, such as flowers or ribbon"

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