Weddings and Candles

June is a very popular time for weddings. If you are helping to decorate for one of these weddings, you may be looking for a unique way to 'say Spring' in the decor. Instead of traditional centerpieces, why not use candles appropriate to the season? Every season has it's themes, colors and scents to match.
In the early planning stages of your wedding it is important to choose the theme, and within that theme are the flowers. Your choice of flowers also produces a scent and you can add to that theme by adding specially scented candles to augment the desired aroma of your flowers. Even the Unity Candles, if selected as part of your ceremony, can be scented! Using candles in your wedding adds the aroma of your selected scent to the witnessing of your union. Together they will make your day one to remember.

Favors:

Weddings are a special time for the Bride and Groom. The unity of two becoming one through marriage is a special celebration that you want your guest to remember long after it is over. Wedding favors are traditionally given to remind your guests of your happy moment of unity. What better gift than candles as a wedding favor? That candle you gave as a thank you may be far more than a memento of your wedding. The sight and aroma of the special scent you chose, surrounded by the romantic moments of a wedding may rekindle the romance in married couples, or stimulate those seeking a romantic relationship. What a way to say thanks and be remembered at the same time!

The ceremony:

Selecting a candle for use in your wedding ceremony doesn’t have to be white. If you choose to use the Unity Ceremony, you will need three candles. Two candles are lit in the ceremony area with one larger or taller candle remaining unlit between the smaller candles. Traditionally the Unity candles are white tapered candles. Our palm wax tapers burn for over 10 hours and are unscented and dripless, so they make a wonderful addition to any ceremony, but don't feel compelled to stick with white. Feel free to use whatever color you'd like!

Normally the unlit and larger candle is placed higher than the others. This is traditionally a pillar candle, but could also be a jar candle if you prefer. You could even decorate the jar or pillar with a pretty ribbon or other ornaments to personalize the unity candle that much more. As the Ceremony begins and the two are joined as one, a predetermined point is chosen when the Bride and Groom together light the middle or larger candle from the two smaller candles as a sign they have joined together.

Again, in choosing candles it is best to coordinate the scent you desire with the flowers you have decided upon. Secondly you want the colors of the candles also to blend with the flower colors of your choice. The idea is to fill the room or chapel with your desired sight and aroma to help your guests to remember your wedding. Also, remember to have someone save your Unity Ceremony Candles. Two you can light just to remember your day, and one to be your Anniversary Candle!

The Reception:

Small crystal bowls, or even large mouthed crystal goblets can be filled with water and glass tealight floaters for a romantic effect and pleasing scent. Traditional candles arrangements are very nice, but using the glass tealight floaters can transform an event. Beanpod Candle brand tealights burn for 8-10 hours a piece, so they are extremely useful in illuminated wedding receptions - no need to worry about re-lighting! Plus, using glass floaters, you don't have to worry about the troubles that come along with wax floating candles: melting, burning out, capsizing, etc.

When the glass candle floaters are placed in a larger container, bringing out the optimum mix of colors, shapes and sizes, they can create a gorgeous centerpiece. Goblets, or martini glasses can be displayed down the center of banquet tables, or along gift tables, or even the cakes table to provide illumination and atmosphere.

Food coloring can even be added to the water to re-enforce your wedding colors or themes. Stones, marbles, shells or other ornaments can be added into the bottom of your containers to further personalize things. With floating tealight holders, you can be as creative as you like and make a truly memorable event.

There are endless ways you can use candles in your wedding. Explore them. Combining sights, sounds, and aroma will make your reception very memorable for everyone, and mostly for you. It’s your wedding. Fill it with the senses you will remember all your life.