Candles

In winter, when days are shorter, many brides will seek the warm and romantic feel of candlelight to their celebrations. Either at the ceremony locations or/and at the reception.

Can't have any flames at your facility? Check out our post on candle alternatives here.

We have chosen some fun candle products for you to peruse!
Also, from Illuminations, a gallery of 'real weddings' using candles in the decor!
You'll find some places will not allow you to have open flames, so check out our article Candle Alternatives!
Scroll down and make sure you read the articles we have selected regarding candle safety!
Because I am a bargain shopper at heart, I'll start with my favorite finds from Oriental Trading Company!

Long-Stemmed White Rose Candles. Each 2" candle is on a 10" stem. Each shrink-wrapped.
Item Number: IN-26/2170, $4.95 per Dozen, 12 items per Dozen.

Wedding Candle Kit. Includes 1 dozen 2 5/8" candle holders with bow and 2 dozen 4" candles.
Item Number: IN-26/2221, $9.95 per Set, 36 items per Set.

WHITE ROSE VOTIVE CANDLES, Rose-shaped candles in a glass votive.
2 1/2", Item Number: IN-26/2190, $7.95 per Dozen, 12 items per Dozen.

Personalized Wedding Votive Holders. Personalize these 2 1/2" glass votive holders with up to 2 lines of 20 characters or spaces. Includes 16 stickers. Candles not included. Item is pre printed with "Thank you for sharing our special day" at the top of the sticker. Customers may add their own personalization to these: names and date, etc...,Item Number: IN-47/383, $7.95 per Dozen, 12 items per Dozen.

Illuminations has a great section on their website entitled Candlelit Weddings. There is also a fun gallery of 'Real Weddings' From the site: View photos of the candlelit weddings of others to see how they made their celebrations special with candlelight. Share your Candlelit Wedding™ photos with us - we'd love to post your bright ideas and special moments! Fun to see how others have used candles on this special day! Illuminations has a great variety of candles and holders.

Browse some candle decor here at the Better Homes and Gardens site!
I really was fond of this one where you take regular pillar candles and gild them!
I have done it and it looks fantastic!
AND it's easy! See instructions here at Better Homes and Gardens.

Using Candles; Safety Tips!
Photo from Bridal Bloopers

Now, it would be terribly irresponsible of me not to include safety here. It has happened, sadly more than once that someones hair, veil, dress or decorative display catches a flame! Be careful and think ahead!

• If you are going to get crafty and make your own candles, there is some great advice, safety and clean up tips here at the Candle Cauldron. I also really liked their flier with burning and safety suggestions here!
  

• The National Candle Association has a page her about Candle Safety, read it here!

• The United Kingdom's government website has a page entitled: Fire Kills! Get you attention?

Remember safety always and have a grand event!
Happy Planning!
~w.s.