Biscotti wedding favors are a unique way to honor romance in the form of a cookie. But first, you may be wondering, "What is biscotti?" It is a long, thick nut flavored biscuit originally baked in Italy. Biscotti history tells us it is a traditional Italian wedding cookie and it's name means twice baked because that is exactly what happens to it. The dough is baked the first time in a log shape, and then it is sliced and baked again. This creates a crunchy, hard cookie that Italians love to dunk in coffee, wine and many other beverages. It is usually baked with almonds, but can be made with other nuts instead. Available in a variety of flavors including cherry, banana, or apricot makes them appeal to everyone in good taste.
Today, this traditional cookie can be dipped in chocolate and hand-decorated to become a perfect wedding favor. Any photo or text can be printed on the chocolate to make a unique, personalized cookie. This lends a contemporary or modern twist to a traditional biscotti cookie.
When planning your biscotti display, consider your overall wedding theme and color scheme to create a cohesive look. Decorate according to your style, whether it's elegant, rustic, or whimsical, to ensure the display fits seamlessly with the rest of your wedding decor. Displaying biscotti wedding favors can enhance their appeal and make a lovely addition to your wedding decor. Here are some creative ideas for displaying biscotti at your wedding:
Celebrating elegance.
When favors are grouped together, the impact of the treats together becomes a decoration in itself. This presentation becomes more elegant with the addition of flowers and tablecloth.
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Biscotti at the table.
A thoughtful gesture lends a wonderful surprise at the table setting. Biscotti can be easily placed in a clear bag, tied with a ribbon, and placed at the table.
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Casual charm.
A personalized mug is a natural choice to hold your biscotti wedding favors. You can let go of formality and embrace everything that speaks comfort and ease.
Clearly biscotti.
You may think glass jars are a bit old fashioned, but they can clearly be an interesting element to any table. This practical cookie jar is filled to the rim with biscotti. What you see is what you get.
Coffee, tea or biscotti.
Biscotti is often referred to as a dipping cookie. Beverages such as coffee, tea or wine are popular choices. Whatever beverage you are serving, enhance the visual impact to coordinate with the theme and tone of your celebration.
Wrap it up.
These tins are simple, elegant, timeless, and the perfect choice for biscotti. The tiny raffia bows and floral embellishments make a pretty presentation.
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Casual wedding favors.
Details can enhance the feeling that a wedding favor already offers. Here, Mason jars are made wedding worthy with a little creativity and details that reflect its vibe.
Finishing touches.
Your guests will not only enjoy the biscotti that you have tucked inside, but also the little extras that tie everything together. The gourmet coffee and loose-leaf tea are finishing touches that always go down well.
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Pop of color.
A single lavender violet adds a dose of glamour to these biscotti wedding favors. The white basket allows the color of the flowers to be the center of attention.
Less is more.
Offering biscotti in clear bags is a classic choice. If you believe less is more, you'll no doubt be tempted by this simple combination of a personalized tag and a dainty ribbon.