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Italian Tradition...Jordan Almond Favors

LDamianiLDamiani member
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Hi All,

Just wanted an opinion....Is anyone attaching Jordan Almonds to their Wedding favors or is that considered too old school?  The old Italian tradition is to attach the 5almonds in a tool bag to your favor and each has a special meaning: health, wealth, happiness, long life and children.  It's suppose to be good luck.  I haven't seen it in a while, but I thought it is a cute tradition.

Anyone consider doing this for their wedding?  Thanks!
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Re: Italian Tradition...Jordan Almond Favors

  • tldhtldh member
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    edited December 2011
    We did it for ours but followed the Greek tradition of seven for the sacraments.
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  • cmp1986cmp1986 member
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    edited December 2011
    I am not doing it, but I think it's a cute idea. I think you should go for it! Just include a little note as to why there is only 5 almonds.
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  • gymbugmj2kgymbugmj2k member
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    edited December 2011
    my family is greek and italian. sooooo we feel kind of obligated! haha

    we bought these little organza 'trees' to hold the almonds and be a little different than just having them in bags. =)  we're also going to attach a card of their meanings

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  • LDamianiLDamiani member
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    edited December 2011
    That is a really cute idea!! I've seen those, I was thinking about doing something like that and attaching the card....Are you attaching them on top of a favor?  I was thinking of just giving it as a small extra favor on top of my other one..
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  • gymbugmj2kgymbugmj2k member
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    edited December 2011
    we're going kind of overboard on the favors. haha  each person receives:

    -  a little organza bag with a set of personalized wine charms
    -  the almond 'tree/bouquet'  which we'll probably just lean up against the bag.
    underneath both will be a card to explain the symbolism behind the almonds and the charms and thanking the guest for being a part of our day.
    -  at the dessert table, will be small 4x4x2 boxes to take home cookies or cake.


    they have a couple different shapes of almond holders. some are in a flower shape, some are more tree or bouquet like. google can show you. lol

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  • dees14dees14 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm doing the Italian almonds thing! I love the tradition.
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