No matter where you go in Canada from Vancouver to Toronto. Weddings are viewed by Canadians from all walks of life as a true milestone in a person's life. Canada is the second largest country in the world and thus it is home to a variety of wedding types. From modern to classical weddings, Canada has it all. Amidst the backdrop of a wedding the most important element of the festivities has to be the family and friend that really make the occasion memorable.



From the ancient times of the European kings and nobles favours in the form of almond sweets or ?bonboniere? were handed out to guests of the ceremony. This gesture of giving has remained a part of the wedding culture and is now a must for all wedding parties. These gifts are the extra special meaningful touch that will warm the cockles of your guests and open their hearts to you. These gifts will show your gratitude to them for attending your wedding.

Before the bride takes the plunge, a bridal shower is planned by the bridesmaid to celebrate the last days of her single-hood. Normally this shower is only attended by the bride's closest friend but it is not unusual for some immigrant communities in Canada to plan a full scale shower, inviting some 300 guests for celebration. Bridal showers are normally held four to six weeks before the wedding.

In this event, favours are given out. They can be little trinkets or embossed keychains. Decorated candles are a high hit as it can go with anything. It does not matter whether it is in a miniature cup or carved into a carriage, it is elegant and takes the word feminine to another level. If you are entertaining to guests who are more of a plant and animal person, you'll never go wrong in giving out wildflower seeds packed in a butterfly gift basket.

One does not have to worry where to get it as there are a lot of stores and gift shops which specialises in providing gifts for these occasions.

Favours that are handed out at the shower come in assorted flavors, there can be anything for example embossed key chains. Decorative candles are big hit currently as they can suit various occasions , depending on their holder these candles can suit the mood while still remaining girly and elegant. Guests that like to garden would appreciate a gift basket of wild flower seeds. You shouldn't worry about where to purchase these gifts as you can find them in almost any specialty store which sells these trinkets and gifts.

In some parts of the world, small slices of fruit cakes packed in a box are given out during the wedding dinner. The newly wed may also bestow the guests with their happily ever after faces framed in a tiny thank you picture frame. The next favours which are quite popular in contrary are place card holders. It functions as, well, to hold the little cards which has your name on it which are placed on your assigned seats. However, it has now evolved into different adorable looking pieces of art which can be taken home and kept as a memory of the wedding. Mints make great favours when they are stored in handsome glass bottles or tin cases in the shape of the bride and the groom. If you want to make a great impact and make sure your guests will remember them, there is a new technology in the market when all you do is just submit a picture of the couple to the designer. He will then transform a slab of clay into a lifelike figure of both the bride and groom.

The most appropriate favour that you could possibly lay into your guests hands have to one that has received a personal touch. Personalized handmade wedding staitionaries make an excellent gift for those inclined towards arts and crafts (and also for those who are not). The natural produce from plants such as fruits also makes a prime favour. Should you decide on an outdoor wedding the contrast in colors such the red of apples, green of pears and purple of peaches offset on the white dining cloth will surely mesmerize your guest as sure as the breeze blowing in their hair.

The advantage of having a wedding in Canada is that you have such glorious and scenic places to hold the wedding. What's more, it has one of the best looking plants that can be altered into great looking favours. The maple leaf, as can be seen on the Canadian flag, is a jolly good example. Just stuffed a few of them inside a book or keep them in between newspapers. After a few days, these dried leaves become something more than just mere leaves. These beautiful creations can be pasted on a card to thank your guests, or be made into a bookmark or it can be waxed and given to your friends and family.

Companies like Kate Aspen Canada which cater to the favour market also produce plenty of wonderful little gifts which can be used to brighten up any wedding occasion. They transform any wedding into a simply glorious occasion.