From Toronto to Vancouver , the whole of Canada's mass of population unanimously agree that weddings are the undisputed king of life changing events with repercussions in both man's and woman's lives. Being the second largest country in the world, Canada boasts a wide variety of wedding ceremonies from the old to the new. But the thing to remember is no matter the style or theme the most important denominator is the people at the wedding which will make or break your occasion.



Going as far back as the European aristocracy of the 17th century favours have been handed out in the form of candied almond nuts. The custom of handing out gifts has been practiced till today even in our modern times. Currently this tradition is a necessary part of any wedding. These small details such as favour giving are the special touches that show a guest how much the host appreciates them showing up and being at the wedding reception.

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.

A bridesmaid will more often than not hold a pre wedding party for the bride known as a bridal shower. This celebrates her final days of being single, it is usually attended by close friends of the bride, but in some new communities in Canada up to 300 guests attend this soiree. The party is normally held about four to six weeks prior to the actual wedding.

Embossed key chains are just one example of wedding favours. Decorative candles are another example of a popular favour which can be made to suit any occasion depending on the style and shape of its holder. It is an especially girly gift. Most guests that enjoy taking care of plants would no doubt be extremely pleased with a basket of wildflower seeds which they can plant and enjoy. Looking for such gifts would not be a major headache as they are readily available at many specialty stores which sell gifts for these occasions.

In some communities slices of fruit cake are packed and given out during the wedding dinner. The wedded couple may also give out small portraits of themselves to the guests framed in a small thank you frame. Place card holders are also a rather popular favour, other than acting as a favour these can also be used to assign seating position to guests and also add a personal touch as each individual guest names are printed on the cards. These place card holders evolved from the simple task of holding place cards to being part of the wedding as gifts to be taken home to remember the wedding. Sweets such as mints also make good favours, they can be placed in cute bottles or in shaped metal cases. A modern addition to the world of wedding favours is the use of modern clay sculpting to form the exact likeness of the bride and groom using a photograph as a guide, these little figures of the couple will surely make a lasting impression on the attendees.

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.

Kate Aspen of Canada also make some of the prettiest favours available out there. There have a wide variety of favours which can brighten up any wedding with their unique and lovely qualities, turning your wedding into a truly memorable occasion.