Tradition of Wedding Favors

I never know where the tradition of giving wedding favor really come from. So, I did an internet mini research and read a little about it.
I found from my research that this tradition came from Europe. And 5 almonds were generally were the favors given, which represents health, wealth, fertility, happiness,and long life.
Now, with this type of tradition I think I could follow.It seems reasonable and nice touch for our wedding. However, the meaning of this favor tradition was lost to some and to others still holds dear. Now a days, I see wedding favors vary from design and uniqueness. I guess everyone wants to be so different and personalized it to their liking. I want that too. But with the budget in mind I have to be really logical about everything. I have to. Money is not easy to make and does not grow on trees like my parents used to say to me when I was little.
Continuing the tradition with its meaning is something I want to incorporate in our wedding. Because, it is important to me and to my future family. I want to start a tradition that has meaning not just because it is a fad, a trend or popular today. I want tradition to continue because it is one of the structure of foundation for a successful family life. In my honest opinion.