The ornate word "bonbonniere" ... What is it? A small decorative box (bag) that serves both as a gift and as a storage place for various sweets or small souvenirs and trinkets. It is believed that prototypes of bonbonnieres appeared in ancient Rome, but they became widespread in the 15-16 centuries in France. At that time they were made of porcelain, wood, crystal, gold, inlaid with precious stones. They stored candies or sugar, while using the little thing as an interior item. And today a bonbonniere - what is it?
Modern destination bonbonniere
In addition to the fact that they sell and then store various goodies (sweets, dried fruits, chocolate, nuts), bonbonnieres are used as a means to effectively present a gift. And what are the types of bonbonnieres? Today they are made of paper, cardboard, porcelain, ceramics, glass, fabric. The shape can be different: round, oval, flat or curly. The bonbonniere in the form of a bag sewn from expensive textured fabrics and decorated with unusual accessories is especially common. You can present it for any holiday - New Year, Christmas, March 8, birthday, etc. However, most often, according to European tradition, they are presented at weddings.
Wedding bonbonniere: what is it?
According to this ritual, guests who come to the wedding are given a “personal” bonbonniere as a sign of attention and gratitude for the visit. They are presented in the form of boxes (small boxes), bags or decorative cards. The form in this case does not matter, the main thing is the content and the act of attention to each guest. What is put in bonbonnieres at weddings? Usually these are some sweets, nuts, exotic dried fruits or comic souvenirs in the form of key rings, fridge magnets, figurines, corkscrews. If they put chocolate, then with the image of the bride and groom - this is an unusual and memorable gift.
How to design and give bonbonnieres
Particular attention is paid to the design of bonbonnieres: they try to completely match the color scheme and style of the overall design and theme of the wedding. They give bonbonnieres at a gala reception, laying them out next to the appliances of each guest or laying them directly on the top plate. The option is also widespread when they are lying on a separate table, and the guest needs to choose a souvenir himself. In any case, this tradition is designed to cheer up all those present and leave pleasant memories in their memory.
Sweet heart gift: bonbonniere
What is it all the same? This is a way to express your love, appreciation, sympathy, gratitude ... Anything! The bonbonniere is perfect when impressive gifts are inappropriate or not possible to make them. A small, compact, but cute and beautifully designed bags, boxes or other forms of bonbonniere will not leave anyone indifferent. Presented for the wedding, they will for a long time remind of the solemn event to their owner. If the bonbonniere was decorated in design technique, it can still serve as an interior item. In it you can store various household trifles, cards or the same sweets. By the way, today bonbonnieres can be made to order, if they are intended for a holiday, or made with your own hands. Wedding bonbonnieres are usually done by the same agency that holds the celebration.