Everything is Better with Chocolate ... Even Wedding Favors

The therapeutic and physical benefits of chocolate are not a new discovery by any stretch of the imagination. Ancient Aztecs used to give their warriors a “divine drink” made from crushing the seeds of the Theobroma cacao (aka cocoa) tree. This fabulous elixir reputably gave them the ability to walk all day without food. Just think what a candy box wedding favor full of chocolate will do when it comes time for everyone to get on the dance floor. Can you say party?

Everything is better with chocolate. A recent study by the American Psychological Society found actual evidence that chocolate improves the mood of even the grumpiest wedding guests – for at least three minutes. How do you use a short time span like that to your advantage? Try passing out wedding favors right before a wine or champagne toast. The combination of the two should lighten the mood and get everyone smiling. The rest is up to the musicians and speechmakers.

Wait, there’s more. Remember Dr. Ruth, the sex therapist on TV? She claims that chocolate is a sensual pleasure all by itself, in the same category as sex. Apparently it stimulates the endorphins and produces a sense of physical euphoria, when eaten in moderation of course. Gorging on chocolate will have a completely opposite effect, namely nausea and discontent; so don’t fill that candy box too much. Your best bet is those small heart shaped candy boxes as wedding favors. They hold half a dozen to maybe ten pieces of chocolate.

Worried about health issues? Some folks are actually allergic to chocolate (poor souls) and of course there will be diabetics at your wedding who can’t have chocolate at all, but other than that its not actually bad for you. Dietary studies have revealed that dark chocolate in particular can protect heart health, something to keep in mind when you fill those little boxes. In fact, all cocoa products contain flavonoids, a highly recommended antioxidant. Did you know that?

Choosing your wedding favors should be more than just simply selecting something “cute” or “different”. This small gift to show your appreciation to the wedding party or to all guests needs to be carefully selected using criteria that take into account both the theme of the wedding and the desired mood you want your guests to be in. Chocolate candy in a decorative box is a fun gift. If you’re looking for a more solemn event, choose crystal or even religious wedding favors. It’s a certainty that you wouldn’t want your guests getting giddy or promiscuous during one of those wedding ceremonies. Then again, it might liven things up a bit …