The History of Wedding Favours / Elenamaria

Favours are by no means a modern idea. They have been part of weddings for hundreds of years, although it’s thought that they started in Italy around the 1700s. Back then, it was something only wealthy aristocrats could afford, presenting their wedding guests with a little box filled with sugar that was very much a luxury at the time. But as sugar became more affordable, sugared almonds were used instead. And this is what is very often used... Read More