No Asian wedding would be complete without colour as the main influence of the day.

So When it comes to choosing your wedding favours colour will be your main focus.

Whichever culture you are from or whatever your background, you need to have an idea of the origin of wedding favours themselves.

Did you know that wedding favours are very much a Western and European idea?

In oldentimes, 5 sugared almonds were given in a ceramic dish by brides as a “Thank You” to their guests.

Tradition dictates that these were prepared and packed by the bride herself although these days many brides enlist the help of others as there are often so many to make [especially for a large Eastern wedding].

Each sweet is believed to represent the 5 wedding wishes; health, longevity, fertility, happiness and wealth.

Nowadays, many Asian and Western brides have moved away from this idea in keeping with modern bridal trends.

Instead of edible delights, wedding guests can receive kitchen nik naks, candles, mini sewing kits and even bath confetti!

You will not be alone though, if you still wish to feature delicious sweets presented in colour co-ordinated boxes.

If you wish to give your favours an Asian flavour, there are many ways in which this can be done.

For example, if you wish to give your guests delicious Indian sweets, then why not give 5 of these in exotic orange and pink boxes?

You could also have a chocolate fountain and give your guests brightly coloured fruits to dip in it. Try kiwis, strawberries, orange segments and pineapple; delicious on the tastebuds and pleasing on the eye.

There are so many choices available now that it makes the decision quite a feat. The main thing to consider though is choosing favours that are going to co-ordinate well with your overall theme.

Candle favours, soap favour and silver favours look fantastic at place settings and are guaranteed to get your guests talking. You may choose to ‘liven’ such favours up by tying them with brightly coloured ribbon. Co-ordinating ribbon can then be attached to your napkins too to complete the look.

If you are a more understated and fuss-free, simple bride, looking to tone down the colourfulness of the day, why not go for a plain favour decorated with a simple lily or orchid. Your event can still be amazing but there is something quite elegant and understated at a small favour box tied with a pretty organza ribbon and topped with a paper lily.

Introduce a few bright colours onto the table in the form of cerise or orange preserved petals. Heavenly!

This piece is proudly presented by “World of Wedding Favours” where brides can choose from an extensive range of unusual products. Visit the website for wonderful wedding favours: Exotic Coloured Petals

Emily Tanner is a writer for World of Wedding Favours – where you can find everything from great advice, unusual party accessories and top quality wedding favours.

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