Sugar coated almonds are an ancient wedding symbol, dating back to the Ancient Greeks. In the 15th century, Italians offered 5 sweetened almonds to newly engaged couples - the 5 almonds represent the five wishes for the couple: happiness, longevity, wealth, children and health. Wedding favors do not need to be elaborate and expensive - celebrate your wedding with a centuries-old symbol.
While sugar coated almonds are traditional, I must speak up for the chocolate lovers: if you like chocolate covered almonds, go for it. No rules against that, plus there are lots of good resources for organic chocolate-covered almonds.
The classic presentation is 5 almonds wrapped in tulle, but use your imagination here - tulle isn’t very recyclable or biodegradable. A small recycled-and-recyclable paper box or bag comes to mind.
Simple, inexpensive and classic - who could ask for more?
Check out your local natural food store, or these online resources:
Santos Natural Food Store - Australia
The Mapled Nut Company - Vermont
Sunspire.com - California
April 27th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Are sugar coated almonds are great favor for every wedding theme? Let say for beach wedding?
April 28th, 2008 at 5:32 am
With two or three thousand years of tradition behind them, almonds would be great as a nod to tradition. The couple can decide if they want that traditional touch. If you’re trying to fit a theme, that would come down to how you wrap them.
Or you could skip the favors altogether and make a donation to a charity with the wedding favor budget.