Bell Wedding Favors

Wedding bells have rung for centuries to mark the blessed union of two people, and the wedding bell has become the single most identifiable symbol for modern weddings. It has been celebrated in art, in song, in poetry and literature, and in reproductions fashioned of everything from tissue paper to solid gold.

By choosing bell favors, today’s brides can share the tradition with all guests and invite them to participate in the joy of the bells.

Some small bells are silver chromed and topped with words of love or embellished with a gentle heart charm, while others are fashioned with a traditional handbell handle. Many do double duty as place card holders, and some come with clever “kissing bell” instructions that prompt guests to give the bell a tinkle when they want to see the bride and groom share a loving peck.

Traditionally, wedding favors are presented at the reception, and wedding bells on tables can create a lovely wedding day ambiance. However, some favors also lend themselves to earlier distribution if a bride so chooses. Guests who receive their bells as they depart after the ceremony may ring them in lieu of throwing rice or birdseed, and later, bell ringing can replace applause during reception events.

Wedding bell favors easily inspire a broader wedding bell reception theme, for there are plenty of charming bell décor options. A wedding bell music box or wedding bell chimes at the guest table can set a celebratory tone at the reception entrance. Wedding bell art can adorn walls, and wedding bells fashioned of everything from ceramic to twigs can bring centerpieces to life. You can turn wedding bell-shaped cake tins or candy dishes into serving dishes for buffet or cookie tables, encircle the wedding cake with crystal bells, and easily find wedding bell invitations and personalized napkins at most printers.

To add something unique and memorable to the reception, consider adding a handbell choir to the festivities. Handbell music can be as gently moving or as lively and spirited as you wish. And whatever musical style you choose, it will be a gift to your guests that they will not forget.

Bells can be a useful and delightful accent in the home, and guests will no doubt put your wedding bell to good use. When they do, each tiny peal will spark a remembrance of your wedding day.

Wedding bell favors represent the charm and tradition of hundreds of years of wedding day celebration. They ring with the warmth of a joyful heart.