The Jordan Almond Wedding Tradition, Italian Style

I just wanted to show the lovely little nests filled with five robin's egg blue almonds that I placed on the tables at my wedding reception. Little did I know that Jordan almonds are actually an Italian tradition. Sure, I saw lots of Jordan almonds tucked into tulle pouches at every family get together. I grew up on the South side. I figured that Jordan almonds were invited to everyone's family gathering. Hmm. Guess not.

A little fact from the Jordan almond website:

ITALIAN WEDDINGS Five almonds signify five wishes for the bride and groom: health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and longevity. These almonds decorate each place setting as favors, tucked into pretty boxes or tulle bags called *bomboniere* that are often personalized with the couple's names and wedding date.(Or in my case a sweet twiggy nest!) You can order the 3" nests from me $2.00 each. I purchased the almonds at www.ohnuts.com

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I have a September bride who is in love with the color robin's egg blue. We are going to order beautiful light blue jordan almonds to fill tiny twig bird nests for each placesetting. Jordan almonds at a wedding is actually an Italian tradition as well. Will post pics after the wedding. Order an array of candy, chocolate, nuts etc. at www.ohnuts.com