{"id":29096,"date":"2016-02-02T09:11:20","date_gmt":"2016-02-02T14:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=29096"},"modified":"2019-04-15T06:24:42","modified_gmt":"2019-04-15T10:24:42","slug":"pomander-balls-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning\/pomander-balls-101","title":{"rendered":"Pomander Balls 101: Who, What, & Why"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you looking for a fresh, fun home decoration? Are you looking for an all-natural air freshener that is inexpensive to make but still smells wonderful? Or maybe you\u2019re looking for something unique to gift to your bridesmaids or pass out to your guests as a favor at your wedding? <\/span><\/p>\n

If so, then pomander balls may be your answer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Are Pomander Balls?<\/span><\/h2>\n

French for pomme d\u2019ambre, or apple of amber, a pomander ball is a \u201cball\u201d made of perfumes. We see them in and around houses creating beautiful aromas. <\/span><\/p>\n

Most popular and easiest to make at home, an orange stuck with cloves in fun designs is the perfect example of a contemporary pomander ball. <\/span><\/p>\n

Where Pomander Balls Come From<\/span><\/h3>\n

Pomander balls have been around for hundreds of years if not longer and are a Christmas tradition in many houses. Yet, they do not have to be just for Christmas. <\/span><\/p>\n

Used throughout the middle ages, pomander balls were first worn to ward off infection, bad smells or carried as religious keepsakes; as the earliest form of aromatherapy.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s since evolved into something much more festive. At weddings, birthdays and anywhere else you would give a gift, they\u2019ve become a real bonus to the celebration. <\/span><\/p>\n

Pomander Balls Are Great As\u2026<\/span><\/h2>\n

Luckily, pomander balls are very easy to make and there is little mess. Before you know it, you will have many delightfully-scented pomander balls to use in closets as sachets, or to give as gifts or favors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wedding Favors: <\/span><\/h3>\n

Fortunately for us, they truly make excellent wedding favors. Simply insert flowers of the bridal colors into the holes in the orange (or fruit of your choice) in lieu of cloves. This is a fun, funky way to celebrate the soon to be married couple.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gifts:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Your child\u2019s teacher, your co-workers, your hairdresser and your friends would all appreciate pomander balls because they smell delightful and look beautiful. When you\u2019re stumped on what to give as a quick thank you or even a \u201cget well soon,\u201d pomander balls make your job easy! <\/span><\/p>\n

Decoration:<\/span><\/h3>\n

They make excellent sachets, as well as often being hung on the mantle or from the branches of your Christmas trees. They are decorative enough to really make a statement, and they do not need maintenance of any kind. Simply set them in a bowl or hang them on a tree and your home will smell like the winter holidays all year round.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pomander Ball DIY: Making Your Own Pomander Balls at Home<\/span><\/h2>\n

Making pomander balls is very simple. It requires only a few ingredients: <\/span><\/p>\n