As you’re here, we’re guessing that you’re planning your dream destination wedding in Italy and want to infuse it with a little Italian charm, well let us introduce you to confettata! This yummy tradition features confetti – Italian wedding candies which are essentially sugar-coated almonds. It's a popular and fun Italian wedding tradition and a great way to introduce your guests to Italy’s rich culture.
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What is a Confettata and Why Include It in Your Wedding?
A confettata is a beautifully arranged display of Italian confetti candy, typically set up at weddings and special celebrations like baptisms, confirmations etc. These colourful, sugar-coated almonds symbolise the bittersweet nature of marriage. The crunch of the almond represents life’s challenges and the sweetness of the sugar coating symbolising the beauty and joy of life! How sweet!
This tradition dates back centuries, with origins in Sulmona, Italy, the birthplace of confetti. Sulmona is famous for producing the finest Italian wedding favours almonds, often shaped into intricate floral designs. In Italian you may come across these candies referred to as confetti di Sulmona, as a nod to its origins.
So why should you include a confettata in your destination wedding in Italy? Beyond its deep-rooted symbolism, a confettata is a brilliant way to snazz up your wedding setting and use the colours to keep in theme with your wedding decor and just add to the overall experience.
How to Set Up a Confettata for Your Wedding
Creating a confettata is simple, yet it adds a stunning visual and tasty treat to your reception. Of course, you can work with your wedding planner to come up with a beautiful array of confetti but if you want to do it yourself or have an idea of how you wish to incorporate it into your wedding then here’s how you can make it special:
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1. Choose Your Confetti Intentionally
Traditionally, weddings use five confetti almonds per wedding favour. This number used actually represents health, happiness, fertility, longevity, and wealth, so 5 sugared almonds per box is common. However, more recently things have been switched up and you;ll often find a set up a table area that holds pretty containers, vases or decor pots that display a nice mix of flavours, including chocolate, lemon and even tiramisu-filled almonds.
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2. Create an Eye-Catching Display
Staying in theme of your wedding colours and styles, you can find a mix of glass jars, crystal bowls, or decorative trays all in your chosen theme and use them to display all the different flavors and colours of confetti. Don’t forget to add labels so guests know what they’re tasting! Depending on how creative you get here, the table display could even become a photo op.
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3. Personalise Your Wedding Favors
If you plan on going down the road of wedding favours and wish to offer your guests a confetti treat. Why not focus on how you’re going to present these small gifts and take the opportunity to create something personalised. It’s a lovely extra touch, an a fun gift for your guests to take home and keep as a memory from your big day. Choose a stylish small organza bag with your initials on it, a box with an illustration of you and your future spouse or perhaps a great quality pouch designed in Italy that’s features a pattern or set of colours from your wedding theme – your guests will love it!
Why You’ll Love Adding a Confettata
Besides being a yummy and symbolic part of a tradition Italian weddings, a confettata add that extra fun to your wedding setting. Guests love indulging in these treats, and a well-designed confetti table will become a statement setting from your wedding.
Work with your Italy wedding planner or catering team to choose your favourite flavors and colours for your big day. Celebrate your love, the Italian way!
