Turning Japanese

September 18, 2006 in Favors and gifts with 3 Comments

Candy can add color to your wedding celebrations!

I’m a big fan of favors that are food. While many guests will leave mini picture frames, potpourri sachets, and engraved key rings lingering on the table, few will pass up a chance to snap up cookies or individual packets of gourmet tea. Even those people who don’t like the favors themselves may have kids or grandkids who will appreciate an edible memento.

Of course, there is no rule saying that edible nuptial table treats have to be shaped like little brides and grooms or wedding bells. Crazy and colorful Meiji Chorus Bubble Gum can add a touch of Japanese whimsy to your matrimonial fete. So can Pocky – and since Pocky boxes come in a variety of colors, you can easily choose a variety that matches your wedding theme. Personally, I like the caramel variety. Not sure what your guests will be brave enough to eat? Impress them with your knowledge and weird Japanese candies AND give them a choice by outfitting each of your reception tables with a sample of items of from the Taste of Japan party pack from Pier Mall. Guests who don’t like gummies can swap with guests who don’t like gum.

Your guests may forget the name of the groom or the cut of his coat, but I can guarantee they won’t forget your favors.

About Christa Terry: Christa Terry is a writer and wedding and lifestyle expert whose book iDo: Planning Your Wedding with Nothing But ‘Net is a one-stop planning resource for modern, free-thinking brides and grooms. With one husband, one toddler, and more on the way – kids, not husbands – Christa somehow manages to stay on top of the tricks and trends that make getting married and living life stylish and fun.

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3 Responses to “Turning Japanese”

  1. fannypie September 18, 2006 at 2:19 pm #

    I have to admit, I’m a little perplexed at the idea of wedding favors, especially the sort listed/shown above. Are people confusing weddings with children’s birthday parties? Adults are generally pretty happy to go to events where they do not receive a goody bag. Isn’t it enough to feed and entertain them?

    I’ve been to several weddings this year and have ended up throwing away or leaving behind all the favors. Some were useless junk (picture frames, Chinese fans, placecard holders), some were edible (but…we just ate really sweet cake and were traveling, so taking meltable chocolates or crushable cookies seemed rather impratical). I guess I just don’t see why bother with such an unecessary expenditure of time and money.

  2. Never teh Bride September 18, 2006 at 6:29 pm #

    I am in total agreement, fannypie. And I fully support those brides and grooms who choose not to have favors at their wedding celebrations. The tradition of giving wedding guests a memento began in ancient Rome, however, and usually involved sweet treats. So having candy on the table for your guests is about as traditional as you can get :-)

  3. fannypie September 18, 2006 at 9:20 pm #

    Heh, then again, if you have a Jewish wedding you might not look so favorably on ancient Roman traditions (what with the slavery, ghettos, etc.). ;)