All of us must admit to it happening at least once. Upon receiving a gorgeous bouquet, we admire the vivid array of colors that greet our dancing eyes, inhale the intoxicating scents, and then, we manage to... well, forget. Within a few days our beautiful bouquet is reduced to a faded and drooping version of its former glory. Not everyone is born with a green thumb, but optimizing the life of your bouquet does not require professional knowledge.

The general rule is to give one guest favor per family or couple. Depending on the type of favor chosen, some brides and grooms may choose to give one favor to each and every guest.

Wedding favors are given by the bride and groom to their guests as a symbol of gratitude for participating in their special day. The tradition has been practiced around the world and goes back many centuries.

Sugar-coated almonds -also called Jordan almonds, koufeta, confetti or dragees, have been around for centuries. The ancient Greeks and Romans marked important celebrations such as birth and marriages with honey-sweetened almonds.