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wedding favor, gift to guests
A gift given by the hosts to guests at a wedding reception or other formal celebration as a token of thanks for attending.
Cultural note
At Japanese weddings, guests typically give 御祝儀 (monetary gifts) to the couple. In return, the couple provides 引き出物 to each guest. Common 引き出物 include tableware, catalog gifts, sweets (引き菓子), and specialty food items.
Etymology
Originally referred to horses or other valuable items "pulled out" (引き出す) and presented to guests at banquets in the Heian period.