what is a bonbonniere?

A bonbonniere is a gift box or container that has been traditionally used to store candies and other small sweets. The term 'bonbonniere' is often used for French sweet boxes, but it also refers to much larger containers and packaging as well. Bonbonnieres are typically given as gifts or tokens of appreciation, often coming with elegant bow-wrapped boxes decorated with pretty ribbons and bows.

Bonbonnieres come in a huge variety of shapes, sizes, and materials to fit your needs. Boxes can be made from wood, metal, cardboard, or even plastic – though the most popular shapes are round or square styled boxes due to the ease of decoration. These sweets containers may also have special designs that add an extra layer of whimsy and highlight the contents inside like cute animal designs or traditional patterns expressing luck or love.

Bonbonnieres can take on many different events in a person's life such as weddings, christenings, anniversaries, birthday parties and graduations by having chocolates and confectioneries inside them to cater the guests – not only do they look aesthetically pleasing with their dainty decorations but they serve their practical purpose too. Thanks to this dual nature of usefulness combined with attractive presentation - bonbonniere continues to be popular gifts presented at traditional events around the world.