New popular wedding candies
11/15
2013
It's customary for Chinese people to "distribute wedding candies" at weddings, highlighting their indispensable role in wedding celebrations. Traditionally, wedding candies were a heartfelt expression of gratitude for the years of care received from relatives and friends. Today, however, wedding candies encompass a wider range of celebratory foods. Although, with rising living standards, few people would be overjoyed by just a few candies or chocolates, the auspicious element of wedding treats remains essential. In the past, wedding candies were simply ordinary sweets; now, the type of candy is less important; the key is creative packaging that catches the eye.
Beyond the common red festive character packaging bags and square boxes, wedding candies now come in novel round shapes, wine bottle shapes, and flower pouches (imitating dried flower packaging), as well as "double happiness" candies (with ribbon-tied openings), among other exquisite packaging styles that are dazzling. International brands such as Dove, Nestle, Hershey's, and Cadbury have launched even more refined wedding chocolate boxes. It is understood that currently, over one-third of candy manufacturers in China produce wedding candies.
Currently, wedding candies feature some novel styles:
1. Wedding Story Candies: Upon opening the package, each candy depicts a wedding custom, such as welcoming the bride or the bowing ceremony to Heaven and Earth.
2. Bridal Sedan Chair Candies: The bridal sedan chair signifies a significant life event. Many women today regret not having experienced the glory of a traditional bridal sedan chair procession. This wish can be fulfilled by sharing these candies. The miniature red bridal sedan chair is realistically crafted, auspicious, festive, and fun. The small box features delicate and charming images of the bride and groom, vividly portrayed, containing two chocolates. Anyone holding such a candy would find it incredibly cute.
3. Angel Baby Candies: The small box is adorned with images of cherubic angels.
4. Flower Pouch Candies: These candies are packaged to resemble dried flower pouches. The delicate, translucent silk bags give a hazy appearance, making them look like fragrant dried flowers. Their exquisite nature makes one reluctant to open them, revealing the delightful surprise within.
5. Personalized Candies: Some wedding candy packaging can be customized to one's liking. For example, the bride and groom's names, flowers expressing their sentiments, or even their photos can be printed on the candy box, creating a warm and personal touch.
6. Talking Candies: Adorable little bears naturally attract attention. Their small backpacks contain Dove chocolates, symbolizing sweetness. Most uniquely, gently squeezing the bear's belly triggers an "I Love You" sound. After finishing the chocolate, few would discard such a unique candy box.
7. DIY Candies: Some couples enjoy personally packaging their wedding candies. Using pink and purple velvet paper, they sew small pouches, fill them with candy, and tie them with thin silk ribbons, creating a charming effect. Although time-consuming, the joy originally shared by the couple is infused into each candy, personally packaged and distributed. Such innovative candies are truly cherished and hard to resist.
Don't assume wedding candies are a "Chinese characteristic." Western countries also have the custom of giving wedding candies, but their approach differs. Couples typically order various styles and colors of wedding candies, arranging them in rows. Guests usually select two boxes after the banquet, choosing their preferred colors. Western wedding candies are also unique, such as the CONFETTI series, a top-tier Italian wedding candy made with the finest almonds from Sicily. Almonds are poured into a large copper pot, which slowly rotates while syrup is gradually poured from a pipe above, coating the almonds. After four days of work, the pristine white candies are produced, each containing countless sincere blessings.
----From "China Candy Magazine"
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