"It also played a significant role in Vedic myths and religious rituals. During marriage ceremonies, for example, the brides body was anointed with honey to ensure fertility. And after the ceremony was over, honey was served to the guests because it was believed that a substance so pure would ward off any evil spirits that might try to crash the festivities. With honey on the menu and evil spirits kept at bay, the newlyweds could expect to have a happy, fruitful, and prosperous married life."
-*Letters From The Hive by Stephen Buchmann*

How cool is that? Now I have an excuse other than "because I like it" when asked about my choice in wedding favors.