What is Bomboniere?

It is an Italian tradition whereby small gifts are given to the guests as a thank you for sharing in their wedding day. Bombonieres were traditionally five white sugar coated almonds placed in white tulle and tied with ribbon. The five almonds symbolize health, wealth, fertility, happiness and long life. The significance of the sugarcoated almond is the sweetness of the sugar and the bitterness of the almond, to symbolise the “bitter/sweet” nature of married life. Bombonieres can be given to each guest, or if something more elegant has been chosen then it can be given per family/couple.