Wedding favors have been around for a long time - earliest account of wedding gifts even goes back to 800 BC. Sugar coated almonds were used in Ancient Greece during wedding ceremonies and given to guests. Greeks believed these almonds to be a symbol of bliss, good health, and never ending wealth. (Source) In England in the 16th century the couple would give love knots, made of lace and ribbon - to represent the couple’s love bond. (Source) Historically people have been celebrating love at weddings and sending their guests off with gifts to commemorate their love for a long time!