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Traditions / Superstitions: [Closed] why is it 5?

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- CommentAuthorboo
  
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my MIL2B was telling me the other day that you put 5 favours in each bag/box, but she got sidetracked before she told me why. I got out of her each 1 is supposed to represent something. Anyone know what? (out of pure curiousity)

Can't wait to be Mrs Foster 21/06/2012 :D
I'll be 9 when I get married....
- CommentAuthorMoomie
I think the traditional thing is five sugared almonds, just googles it and it supposedly means Health, Wealth, Happiness, Long Life and Fertility
- CommentAuthortwirler
Traditionally, five Jordan almonds are presented in a confection box or wrapped in elegant fabric to represent fertility, longevity, wealth, health and happiness. The bitterness of the almond and the sweetness of the coated candy exemplify the bitter sweetness of a marriage.

Just copied that from a website for you xx

Officially Mrs Joseph
back on the diet re set my target
- CommentAuthorSteffie
ooooh I did not know this!!! Does it have to be almonds??? xxx
- CommentAuthorMrs Steer
wow i never knew this, however im still not using almonds. lol xx

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- CommentAuthorboo
I have no idea what we will be putting in ours lol

Can't wait to be Mrs Foster 21/06/2012 :D
I'll be 9 when I get married....
- CommentAuthorButterflyDreamer
I'm using chocolate eclaire sweets and only 3 fit in each organza bag :S
- CommentAuthorMrsB
Flaming hell I was only going to put 3 in as thats all they can hold (cinderella slippers, and silver mini champers glasses) Thanks for putting this up though gonna see what I can do because I know someone will point it out haha x
- CommentAuthor~*~ Becca ~*~
i wouldnt' worry about getting 5 in a bag...i only had 3 big bits of handmade toffee in each of my bags!!! i highly doubt..unless u have a very traditional knowledgable guest..that someone will point this out!!!

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- CommentAuthorMrsOwen
were not having almonds, we have got rock sweets, fox mints, chocolate limes, chocolate hearts and lollies x

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- CommentAuthormitch2509
i never knew that !!
- CommentAuthorchezrudda
i never knew this, but how lovely is that, might have to get some just for the ladies, cheap as chips arnt they? xx

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- CommentAuthorx ashlil x
does anyone know how many almonds u would need for 100 people to have 5 each. they come in bags of grams or kg n im rubbish at maths lol x
- CommentAuthorSoon2beMrsHall
i knew there was a tradition there but didnt know why. We are having 5 chocolate hearts

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- CommentAuthor~*~ Becca ~*~
500 almonds hun xx

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- CommentAuthortwirler
Dont panic about the 5 this is the next statement it says i was just giving the tradition and i think you have to be pretty into weddings to know it lol

Today, gifts to guests are commonly known as wedding favors and are shared in cultures worldwide. Wedding favors have become a part of wedding reception planning, especially in the United States and Canada. Wedding favors are diverse and usually complement the theme or season of the event. Classic favors can range from the classic sugared almonds or individual chocolates to candles and scented soaps. Modern gift trends include: CDs with the favorite music of the bride and groom, shot glasses filled with colored candy or silver picture frames with a photo of the couple. Gifts may also be personalized with the couple's names, initials or wedding date.

Officially Mrs Joseph
back on the diet re set my target
- CommentAuthorSoon2beMrsHall
does it matter (having 5 chocolate hearts) or does it have to be 5 almonds as i cant have almonds as there are little kids and my mum is allergic to them. (much to her disapointment)

Cant wait to to marry Martyn
Wishes the wedding would come faster
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- CommentAuthortushd
i always thought the 5 almnd thing was something to do with it being a number that cant be divided and that's what it was meant to symbolise. We are not having almonds, but we are giving 5 mini eggs in little basket or nests to go with ur easter wedding..
- CommentAuthorx ashlil x
thanks becca i gatherd that but how many is in a 200 g pack? lol x
- CommentAuthorboo
according to a certain wedding decorations etc magazine 1kg contains about 250 almonds

Can't wait to be Mrs Foster 21/06/2012 :D
I'll be 9 when I get married....
- CommentAuthorMrsMelodyWalker
I'm doing toffee apples as favours.. so I'm way off the usual tradition! Maybe I could give each guest 5 marshmallows too lol.. I know its supposed to be almonds but they are vile! lol

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5.11.11
Remember Remember The 5th of November
- CommentAuthorMrsMelodyWalker
200kg.. about 25 almonds?!

All of my dreams come true the day I married you, Mr Walker
5.11.11
Remember Remember The 5th of November
- CommentAuthorsbride
I might only put 4 in my coz I dont want any more luck with fertility! lol Im super fiertile as it is and dont want anymore bubba's!

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- CommentAuthorXLittleMissMe!X
I think 200kg is a bit much 5th lol. More like 2-3kg.
- CommentAuthortwirler
lol @ sbride hee hee

Officially Mrs Joseph
back on the diet re set my target
- CommentAuthorMrsMelodyWalker
Ha I was meant to type g not kg lol oops. Sorry!! xx

All of my dreams come true the day I married you, Mr Walker
5.11.11
Remember Remember The 5th of November
- CommentAuthorx ashlil x
i did wonder novbride lol x

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