Personalized wedding favors are now a common thing to give away weddings of couple from all walks of life. History of this gift giving tradition dates back from the olden days. History has it that the very first handed out wedding favor was common amongst European aristocrats.

The first wedding favor during that time was small trinket box known as a bonbonniere. It was made of precious stones like crystals and porcelain. During those times it often contained delicate confections which were a symbol of wealth and royalty. In that particular era, sugar was rather a commodity than a necessity as it was treasured only among the wealthy.

Eventually, sugar was replaced with almonds and other cheaper nut which signify well wishes for the bride and grooms new life as a couple Sugar was also believed to have some medical benefits. When the value of sugar decreased with time, the tradition of gift giving on weddings become more affordable to the common populace in their own modest ways.

Five Jordan almonds were placed in a confection box which is wrapped in elegant fabric. In the later century, sugar coated almonds became the most common wedding favors which later evolved into the wedding favor for modern day weddings. It was a symbol of longevity, wealth, health and happiness as well as fertility. The sweetness of the candy and the bitterness of the almonds were construed as the bitter sweetness of marriage life.

Today, more personalized wedding favors now abound most bridal stores both online and offline. The modern society has indeed revolutionized the art of handing these gifts with the advent of modern technology. Thus, CDs, shot glasses filled candy or frames with the couples photo are now among the most common personalized wedding favors. It is shared by different cultures of different race from all over the world. It has now commonly become part of the whole preparation of wedding receptions especially in the United States and some parts of Europe.