What is a “bomboniere”?
Bombonieres are pretty little souvenirs that are handed out to each person attending a bridal shower, wedding celebration, christening, anniversary party, birthday party, or any other celebration. They can be either filled with sweets and wrapped up, or included with the sweets in a little package all wrapped up. Bombonieres are a candy coated almond nut used everywhere in Italy as a traditional wedding favour. They symbolise good fortune and are a souvenir of the wedding. Packaged and decorated in various ways, bomboniere are presented by the bride to wedding guests and in thanks for gifts and congratulations. The tradition of handing out favours dates back to the Middle Ages when it was customary for the engaged couple’s family to exchange favours. Since that time the bomboniere has evolved into an elaborate part of the wedding reception. No matter how simple or elaborate the favour is there is one thing that you will see in every bomboniere. That constant is confetti, which are suga
