wedding-favour
Noun: A small gift or token given to guests at a wedding as a gesture of appreciation for their attendance and support.
- (A small present given to attendees.)
- (A token of thanks distributed during the celebration.)
"to choose a wedding-favour": to select a specific item or keepsake to offer to guests.
- They decided to choose a wedding-favour that reflected their shared love of gardening. (They picked a gift that matched their interests.)
"to present a wedding-favour": to give the token to guests, often at the table setting or during the farewell.
- The bridesmaids helped present the wedding-favour to each guest as they left. (They handed out the gifts.)
Wedding-favours (plural): multiple such gifts.
- The wedding-favours included small jars of honey and lavender sachets. (The multiple tokens given out.)
Favour (n): a small gift or token given to guests at a party or event.
- She received a favour at the birthday party. (A small keepsake.)
- Party favour: a small gift given to guests at any celebration.
- Keepsake: an item kept in memory of a person or event.
- Souvenir: a memento of an occasion.
"A token of appreciation": a small gift expressing gratitude.
- The wedding-favour served as a token of appreciation for their presence. (A symbol of thanks.)
"To return the favour": to reciprocate a kind act.
- They gave a generous gift, and the couple hoped their wedding-favour would return the favour. (To show reciprocal gratitude.)
In many Western traditions, wedding-favours are often placed at each guest's seat or distributed at the end of the reception. Common items include sugared almonds, small candles, or personalized trinkets, symbolising good luck and gratitude.