In Italy”Bomboniera” means happy moments!

In Italy, about the 15th century started the tradition of the Bomboniera (favor). A small object to help remember special occasions. The bomboniera(favor) was given out at weddings to family and friends, at the time little precious chests or a ceramic plate with a feminine image filled with confetti where used. In the old tradition these five almonds represent a special meaning, wishing you Children, Happiness, Health, Longevity and Wealth. In England , about the 16th century they started to use a bomboniera of there own which was called Sweet Box. The sweet box was different but had the same meaning, it was small confetti box holder that was in silver or even gold with precious rocks and crystals. They where also for good luck and the women would save them well kept. So as you can see the bomboniera was being used in other countries with different materials but all had the same meaning of good luck. The bomboniera became the the souvenir of weddings! Today the bomboniera has changed by using different materials, colors and is being used for all special events as baby showers, baptism, reunions, christenings, graduations, anniversaries, wedding showers, engagement parties and of course weddings. It’s a symbolic gift to remember unforgettable moment. Normally, the Bomboniera (favor) is giving as a gift along with the confetti, and the confetti color is different for each occasion. Blue and Pink for Christening, Red for Graduation, Green for Engagement, White for Wedding, Communion and Confirmation, Silver for 25TH Anniversary and Gold for 50th Anniversary. The Bomboniera is a favor to remember every unforgettable moment!!!!!

For a student who graduates of the Pharmaceutical University of Ferrara  i couldn’t create something else than pills,capsules and the Sign of Italian Pharmacy!Congrats!!