The day you have been dreaming of has finally come. In a few months’ time, you would be walking down the aisle to exchange vows with the man of your life. And of course, it makes sense that you would want the event to be as perfect possible. This can be made possible with a little help from family, friends, and some wedding items like candles that can beautify the occasion. Here are 12 tips on how to use candles for your special day.
1. Have a candle-lit wedding ceremony.
Having a candle-lit ceremony is romantic and at the same time cost-effective. This idea, which is suitable for evening weddings, can surely contribute to the uniqueness of the event.
2. Scatter votive candles around the reception area for a romantic ambiance.
For a more dramatic effect, make sure to keep the lights dimmed a little, and have clusters of votive candles placed on top of the tables, the bar area, and the buffet table. This evokes a romantic but festive atmosphere that would make it easy for the guests to have a grand time.
3. Place tapered candles in mason jars and hang as lanterns.
Another great way to produce a dreamy ambiance is to hang mason jars with candles around the ceremony or reception venue. Tie raffia ribbons around the mason jars to add visual interest.
4. Put votive candles above a mirror for a nice wedding centerpiece.
This type of wedding centerpiece is not only cost-effective but is also very beautiful and elegant, as the flame on the candle would cast a beautiful glowing reflection on the mirror.
5. Decorate the altar with candles
Since the altar is the focal point of the ceremony venue, you would want it to be adorned with various pillar and votive candles to lighten it up. This is especially useful if your wedding is going to be held at nighttime.
6. Line up the aisle with glowing candles
Walking down the aisle would not be any more beautiful than if you do it with gorgeous glowing candles on the side.
7. Make a floating candle table centerpiece
A floating table centerpiece is inexpensive, easy-to-make and best of all, spectacular. Just get a clear vase with a wide opening. Pour some water in it and have votive candles float around the vase. Drop some food coloring on the water to give it a nice shade. Scatter some rose petals on the water for more visual effect.
8. Have floating candles in the swimming pool
If there is a swimming pool in the wedding venue, be sure to have floating candles light up this area. The result will be a dramatic decoration for your wedding event.
9. Put candles inside a clear glass, wrap the glass with handmade paper
Another idea for a table centerpiece is to get a clear glass, put a pillar candle inside and wrap around a handmade or colored tissue paper around the glass but leave the top open. Light up the candle, and voila, a wonderful table centerpiece.
10. Place candles inside vintage lanterns
Vintage lanterns can give your wedding that classic look and you can use votive candles to place inside the lanterns.
11. Use personalized unity candles
For the unity candles, you can add personality to them by having your own words printed on the candles.
12. Give out scented candles as wedding favors
Scented candles are great wedding favors that would not require you to spend much. In fact, you can even make your own scented candles at home. Just be sure to complement the scent of the candles to the overall theme and feel of your wedding.
Candles are some of the most versatile and beautiful items that can turn your wedding into one special and memorable event. With the wide selection of candles that are available in the market today, you will not have a difficult time finding the ones that can complement your big day.
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