How to plan your wedding favours

Wedding favours may be one of the smaller details of your day, but they have a wonderful way of becoming one of the most personal. A little something chosen for each guest; a thank you for being there, and a sweet reflection of you as a couple.

Wedding favours also hold a special place for us. Our story began when our founder, Ghislaine, made 85 favour boxes for her brother’s wedding, so we know first-hand how much thought goes into getting them just right. Here are a few things to consider as you plan yours.

How many do I need?

Most couples choose one favour per guest, so your final guest list is the best place to start. It’s worth adding a few extra too, for any last-minute guests and, of course, a couple for yourselves to enjoy once the day is done.

If you’d like your favours to double as place cards, it’s helpful to have your seating plan in mind as well, as each card is personalised with a guest’s name.

Choosing your favour

We offer two tiers, both filled with your choice of bonbons from our signature collection:

• Classic Favours: two or four bonbons in our signature white ballotin, tied with gold ribbon. Simple, elegant and ready for every place setting.
• Bespoke Favours: created to match the details of your day, with your choice of box, a transparent or opaque lid, and ribbon colours matched to your palette.

You can then add finishing touches such as your own signature wax seal, pressed botanicals or personalised place cards. You’ll find all the details and prices on our wedding favours page.

Choosing flavours

With two or four bonbons in each favour, you can choose any two or four flavours from our collection. A few things to think about:

• A little something for everyone. Mixing milk, dark and white chocolate flavours is a lovely way to make sure every guest finds a favourite.
• Something that’s you. Perhaps a flavour you both love, or one that suits the season of your wedding.
• Allergies and dietary needs. All of our bonbons contain milk and soya, and some contain other allergens. They’re also made in a kitchen that handles all 14 major allergens, so we can’t guarantee they’re free from traces of others. It’s worth checking with your guests, and we’re always happy to help you choose.

Our Bonbon flavour guide is a great place to start.

When should I order?

We recommend getting in touch as early as you can, especially if you’d like bespoke packaging or any of our finishing touches, as each signature seal and place card is designed especially for your celebration.

Because every bonbon is handmade with fresh Scottish cream and butter, we make your chocolates close to your wedding so they’re at their very best on the day.

Looking after them on the day

Chocolates are happiest somewhere cool and dark, ideally between 14 and 18 degrees. Please don’t keep them in the fridge, as this changes the silky texture of the ganache, and try to keep them out of direct sunlight on the tables until your guests arrive.

Let us know your vision

Tell us a little about your day using the form on our wedding favours page, and we’ll help you create something that feels entirely your own.