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Jordan almonds. In their most classic form of dragée and comfit, Jordan almonds, also known as koufeta, [1] consist of almonds which are sugar panned in various pastel colors. [2] Jordan almonds are often used as wedding favors —like bomboniere —with the "bitter" almonds and the "sweet" sugar symbolizing the bitterness of life and ...
Bomboniere. A bomboniere ( Italian pronunciation: [bombo'njε:re]), singular "bomboniera", ( Italian pronunciation: [bomboˈnjɛːra]; Italian, from French bonbonnière, [1] a box containing "bonbons") is a kind of fragrant-smelling party favor given out on special occasions such as weddings, baptism, First Communion or Confirmation. It usually ...
This later evolved into a wedding favor for modern day weddings. Traditionally, five Jordan almonds are presented in a confection box or wrapped in elegant fabric to represent fertility, longevity, wealth, health and happiness. The bitterness of the almond and the sweetness of the coated candy are a metaphor for the bitter sweetness of a marriage.
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He sold candy-coated almonds known as "confetti" (or Jordan almonds), a popular treat at Italian weddings. [6] When candy sales became greater than pastries, Ferrara partnered with two brothers-in-law, Salvatore Buffardi and Anello Pagano. [8]
Wedding cake topper. A traditional English topper in ceramic, from 1959. A wedding cake topper is a small model that sits on top of a wedding cake, normally a representation of the couple in formal wedding attire.
Icingtons. Icingtons (also known as French icingtons) are traditional wedding figurines made entirely of icing sugar. Icingtons are distinguishable from other wedding figurines by their organic soft look. They are placed on top of the wedding cake as a visual and symbolic mechanism.
Loving cup. Porcelain loving cup for Queen Victoria 's diamond jubilee (1897) A loving cup is a large cup with two arching handles. [1] It can describe a shared drinking container traditionally used at weddings and banquets, often made of silver. Loving cups are also given as trophies to winners of games or competitions.
Bridesman. A bridesman is a close male friend and/or relative of the bride, one who walks down the aisle in the bridal ceremony in the traditional place of a bridesmaid . Charlotte Brontë made reference to bridesmen, seemingly in the modern sense, in the final chapter of her 1859 novel Shirley, which is set in Yorkshire in 1811–12: "Amongst ...
A wedding vow renewal ceremony or wedding vow reaffirmation ceremony is a ceremony in which a married couple renew or reaffirm their marriage vows.Most ceremonies take place in churches and are seen as a way for a married couple to renew their commitment to each other and demonstrate that the vows they took are still considered sacred; most Christian denominations, such as the Lutheran ...