The Knot: Top 10 Bomboniere Trends for 2010

Bomboniere.  Don't know the word?  'Tis another word for favors, my darlings.  Here, the Australian version of The Knot offers their top 10 picks for weddings.

MATCH THE THEME

You went to all this trouble to tie a beautifully crafted theme into your wedding day and your bomboniere can be

the perfect addition. Popular themes include beach, black-and-white, something blue, and garden wedding.

The Knot Shop Seaside Sand & Shell Placecard Holder, $3.95 each

 

 

PLAYING CARDS

Keep your guests entertained with a mini game or a deck of personalised playing cards.

Sonboniere Personalised Playing Card Favours, $4.95 each

LIP BALM

Who doesn’t love lip balm? It’s a great gift that people from all ages can enjoy. Even boys get chapped lips! You can also have the packaging personalised with the bride and grooms name, the wedding colours, and the wedding date printed on the packaging.

The Knot Shop “Love and Kisses” Personalised Lip Balm, $46 (set of 12)

 
 

SCENTED SOAP

These pre-packaged soaps make the perfect addition to your table setting. Choose from a range of packaging and scents.

MOR Emporium Soap Bar in Kale & Watercress, $19.95 each

Available at leading gift boutiques and selected retailers, or contact MOR Cosmetics

WEDDING COOKIES

A homemade treat makes the perfect he

art-felt bomboniere. Consider a wedding themed shape, cultural sweets or even personalised cookies that double as place cards.

Polka Dot Cookies Wedding Gown and Tuxedo cookies, from $6 per cookie

 

CANDY BAR

Let your guests feel like kids again with a candy buffet. Choose a selection of your favourite childhood lollies and present them in vintage jars. Hand guests a monogrammed paper bag to fill up!

The Wise Bride Sweet Paper Bags ($29.75 pkg of 50)

THE MODERN JORDAN ALMOND

For a new take on the traditional Jordan almonds, many couples are opting to give their guests rock candy with their names printed in the middle.

Sticky Personalised Rock Candy, from $300 (minimum order is 8kg)

MINIATURE POTTED PLANTS

We love the idea of giving guests a gift that they will continue to appreciate long after the wedding day. A potted plant will also add a great touch of nature to your reception décor.

Flourish Bomboniere Plant Creation, $7-$10

HIS AND HERS

A popular trend is to give a separate gift to the guys and girls. That way everyone is happy!

Pink Frosting Bride and Groom Bottle Holders, $5.95 each

 
 
 
 
 

LOVE BIRDS

Birds are becoming an increasingly popular trend at weddings. These delicious chocolates will be so tempting, they may not last until after dinner!

Sisko Chocolate Bird Favours, $POA

source: The Knot (Australia)