Today you will come across mints designed for weddings in a wide variety of shapes & styles. You can easily buy them in bulk packs or individually wrapped in small numbers, making them ideal for personalizing or simple adding a decorative favor tag. The choice of mints for your wedding favors is also a wise one if you are organized enough to be buying them early. The long shelf life means you don't need to worry about them going off.

So once you've found your mints, what about the packaging? Don't panic, these sweet little treats are a doddle to package. Here are some stylish ideas.

Packing It In

The easiest & probably the most traditional is to wrap your mints in tulle nets. Simply pile them in the middle, gather the nut up & tie with ribbon. Combine two or three nets in different colors for a stunning favor.

For something a bit different try creating your own heart shaped boxes. Purchase a quantity of metal heart shaped cookie cutters & some colored card. Use one of the cutters as a template & draw around it on the card. Cut this out & glue the cutter on to the card to form your box. Pile your mint inside & finish with a cellophane wrapper or bag tied with ribbon & thank you tag.

This simple idea lends itself to a variety of other containers such as colored shot glasses, small votive candle holders, miniature metal pails or miniature child's, porcelain tea cups. Wrap them in cellophane or tulle & finish with a personalized thank you tag. The only limit is your imagination so look around for interesting & unusual containers which will tie in with your theme.

Go online & you will find a world of wedding favors in just about every conceivable style, theme, color & shape. Containers of any size & shape can be sort easily & be with you in the minimal amount. You only problem will be choosing the right ones!

Be trendy & go for clear PVC boxes or unusual shaped card boxes. Try little organza bags or glassine envelopes, metal boxes & little hinged lid tins. The humble mint can look like the finest Belgian truffles if you package them right & a little personal touch such as a handmade thank you tag will show your guests how much thought & effort you have put into them.

It's "Tin" the Bag ...

Go for nostalgia with the traditional mint tin. These elegant little tins are fantastic for wedding favors & can come in useful long after the mints have been eaten. They are available in a range of shapes, sizes & colors, with personalization widely available. In fact personalized tins will take away the extra task of finishing your favors with tags & ribbons, simply pop in the mints & you're done!

Five Sweet Wishes

Traditionally wedding favors contained three or five almonds (or chocolates). Five mints would represent: health, wealth, happiness, fertility & long life. Giving mints as favors also has a practical application which your guests may appreciate. A mint after a rich flavorsome meal will help cleanse the palette & leave your guests feeling somewhat refreshed.