Kitsch they may be, but it seems no Scottish wedding can call itself complete without at least a token favour or two.
Traditionally favours were additional decorations for the wedding cake that were then distributed among selected female guests as keepsakes.
The Italians then muscled in on the act with their bomboniere influence. Suddenly little pouches of five sugar almonds (representing health, wealth, happiness, fertility and long life) became all the rage. The only problem was people didn't know whether to keep them or eat them
Favours are a lot more fun these days and appear in many shapes and sizes. Traditionally they are still presented to female guests - or special family members - but with glass motorbikes and miniature whiskies making the odd appearance, there's no reason why men can't get in on the act too.
Favours can be cheap and cheerful or much more elaborate and expensive - it's completely up to you. Some bride and grooms choose fun themes and opt for a trinket that has special significance for them. Others go for single chocolates with their initials in the icing, special soaps, Celtic boxes or even fridge magnets. The choices are endless.
For ideas and inspiration go along to a shop that specialises in favours - they are usually happy to make designs to order as long as plenty of notice is given.
