How to Make Wedding Favours With Old Sweet Jars

Choosing wedding favours can be difficult. What is there that everyone will enjoy, that won’t break the bank and that suits the theme of the big day? Here at Keep It Sweet we have a fantastic selection of sweet wedding favours and sweet jars that are perfect for giving your guests a much needed sugar boost towards the end of the night and that will send them home with plenty of happy memories to treasure for years to come.

Here at Keep It Sweet we have a huge selection of glass sweet jars to choose from, in many different shapes and sizes. From massive 5 litre Boutique Glass Jars to cute, pint-sized 250ml bobble-topped jars, we have something for every occasion and to fit all budgets. Some of our favourite sweets to a fill a jar with at a wedding are the traditional favourites. Sugared Almonds are a classic addition to weddings that have been given to guests for centuries. The almonds themselves are coated in various colours in a candy shell and they are actually highly symbolic in more ways than one.  It is said that the sweet yet ever so slightly bitter flavour that fresh almonds possess represents the taste of life and the sweet sugared coating symbolises the hope that the newly married couple will enjoy a life that is more sweet than bitter.  In Italy, and indeed in many other parts of Europe, you will usually always find that there are precisely 5 almonds in each wedding favour. The actual significance of there being five almonds is that the number five is indivisible which symbolises a strong bond or union between the newlywed couple that will never be broken or divided.  In addition to this, each almond has its own specific individual meaning and these are Health, Happiness, Wealth, Fertility and Long Life. All we know is that they certainly are delicious!

Alongside our brilliant range of glass sweet jars, we also have a great selection of plastic sweet jars to choose from - perfect for if you are looking for a cheaper and safer alternative (especially if there are clumsy people about!) Ranging from bite-sized 380ml jars to whopping big 6 litre jars, we have jars to cater for all numbers and to create a delicious sweet jar display, no matter how big or small. Once you have chosen your jar and either a bobble top or colourful lid, next simply decide which tasty sweets to fill it with! Why not take a look here at some of our most popular retro sweets from decades gone by? One of our personal favourites is Flying Saucers. These iconic pastel delights are a true sweet shop must have and taste simply incredible! Filled full of delicious tangy sherbet, these explosive, colourful sweets look beautiful displayed in one of our sweet jars for the perfect table centre piece or unique addition to impress your guests.

We also offer a fantastic range of ready made sweet wedding favours alongside our range of sweet jars for a super simple, quick and easy option to save you unnecessary stress. One of our most popular products is our Retro Cubes. These cute little treat boxes are the perfect bite-sized boxes of fun sweets for your guests to dig into and to give them the all important energy boost to get on the dance floor! Filled with 9 different types of popular retro sweets, not only will this satisfy a sweet tooth, but it is also sure to bring your guests plenty of nostalgia and is the perfect blast from the past to add to your big day.

Another popular option for sweet wedding favours are our Pebble Pyramids. Also available as Pebble Cubes, Chocolate Pebbles are simply delicious and also look too good to eat! From only £1.50 each, these are the perfect simplistic yet memorable sweet favour to give to your guests that is sure to put a smile on their faces. Or if you are looking to create some fantastic table centrepieces, why not fill one of our beautiful glass sweet jars with these tasty sweet treats? Not only will your guests be happy, but it is also a fantastic rustic touch to your wedding that is sure to give the extra wow factor.

View our full range of wedding sweets and sweet jars here and please don’t hesitate to get in contact with any queries or special requests!