FAVOURS

Favours, for those of you who are not in the know, is the word that describes the small and inexpensive gifts that are given to all guests at your wedding as a thank-you for their attendance - they can also serve as a souvenir of the day.

There are a vast range of options available these days and deciding what to go for can be a bit of a minefield, but the following information should help you on your way. We look an in-depth look at the most popular options as well as some of the lesser known stars of the favour world, so whatever your budget there should be something that suits you.

The Sweet Tooth Brigade

Whether you choose to just go with a sweetie option or enhance the guests’ favours to incorporate additional gifts, there will probably be no getting away from candy.

Assuming you are planning to stick with tradition and incorporate a sweet element (shame on you if you’re not!) then there are two things you need to determine – firstly, what sweet option you will be providing, and secondly, how they will be presented.

Let's take a look at some popular options for the sweet element:

• Sugared almonds (the old favourite – usually given in batches of five to signify health, wealth, happiness, longevity and fertility).
• Candy Rock (perhaps with the happy couple’s name running through the middle)
• Chocolate dragees (silvery coated chocolate sweets)
• Mint Imperials (granny’s favourite!)
• Jelly Beans (why not combine multi-flavours for a taste sensation!)
• Smarties (ideal for little kids and adults alike, but remember, only smarties have the answer!)
• Fudge (flavoured or plain, it’s gooey and it’s great)
• Chocolate mint crisps (fresh and tasty – a good after dinner option)
• Chocolate Bars (Kit-Kat’s, Toffee Crisp’s, Lion Bar’s – you name it – they all taste great and are a really cool contemporary option)
• Individual chocolates (loads to choose from, but pralines and kirsch cherries are proving particluarly popular indulgent options these days)