wedding bunborierka

Weddings today are beautiful, festive and elegant, and every couple wants to delight their guests. That is exactly what bonbonnieres are for. The French word means a little sweet. Today a bonbonniere is a small favour for wedding guests that shows the couple's gratitude and warmth.

You can buy bonbonnieres or make them yourself, and the choice is huge for any wedding style. There is just one rule: they should all be identical, so nobody feels singled out. The only exception is that favours for men and women may differ in colour.

What to put inside

The most popular fillings are sweets such as chocolates, nuts, chocolate covered fruit or brittle, baked treats like muffins, cupcakes and gingerbread, and small keepsakes such as candles, magnets or key rings. A mini handmade soap in a Romance gift box makes a lovely favour too.

Superstitious couples like to put an odd number of items inside, as a symbol of a strong, undivided family. Etiquette says each guest gets a favour, but one box per family works as well.

Where to place them

Bonbonnieres can be part of the table setting, displayed in the photo area or handed to guests personally at the end of the celebration.

DIY bonbonnieres

The easiest option is a fabric that holds its shape, like organza. Wrap the gift in it and tie it with satin ribbon, and your elegant favour is ready. Alternatively, cover small cardboard boxes with coloured paper or fabric and decorate them with beads, rhinestones or ribbons. Our celebrations section has plenty of supplies. To tuck in a soap with an unusual shape, take inspiration from our bike-shaped soap master class.

FAQ

Should all bonbonnieres be the same?

Yes, so no one is singled out, though men and women can get different colours.

How many items should go inside?

Tradition says an odd number.

What is the easiest way to make one?

Wrap the gift in organza and ribbon, or decorate a small cardboard box with paper or fabric.