Candles as Wedding Favors
As many consider the candle a symbol of marriage, many give candle as wedding favors to the guests. They can be simple votives to elaborate carved masterpieces that have been personalized with the bride and groom's name as well as the wedding date. Sometimes they are given along with an attractive votive holder ar they can be placed in a simple organza bag or favor box.
Candles as Part of The Ceremony
Isn't that what marriage is supposed to be—a single unit stronger than the sum of its parts? The most traditional of the variations on the theme is the tall, thick white candle in the center of a candleholder surrounded on each side by a white taper. During the wedding ceremony, the bride and groom light the center unity candle with the two tapers, creating the stronger flame as a symbol of the stronger unity gained through marriage. Beyond the traditional unity ceremony, today's weddings provide the opportunity for many variations, particularly second weddings that include children. If each partner has children, the children may light the unity candles. Sometimes, parents from each family light the unity candle. You'll want to preserve the moment in a picture, because it's unlikely you'll find this level of cooperation again.
Candles as part of The Wedding Bouquet
If you carry a hand-tied bouquet, incorporate a white taper into the bouquet, and carry the taper up the aisle. The groom can hold his taper until you reach the altar, when you each place your taper into the unity candleholder to accentuate the unity theme. If your house of worship doesn't allow unity ceremonies, conduct the ceremony at the reception right before the toast.
Using Candles as Part of Your Wedding Decor
Consider candles an integral part of your floral displays to add warmth to a sterile reception hall environment. Select your candles first, and then select flowers to complement the candles. If you maintain the candle as the focal point, you'll spend a lot less money on bridal flowers. Place a single sculptured candle by the guest book, for example.
In the Church think of ways to use candles in lieu of expensive flower arrangements. Use your imagination when thinking about your wedding décor.
Don’t let restrictions on flames deter you. Many candles today come with an led light so you can decorate and not have to fear creating a fire hazard.
Candles as Wedding Centerpieces
Incorporate candles into your table displays at the reception. You can actually use candle displays in place of floral displays. Consider the idea of floating candle displays at the center of each table. You can use a large shallow bowls and the choose floating candles that match your color scheme. They're low enough to allow conversation without talking through flowers. They are also considerably cheaper than live flower bouquets. Use colored marbles to line the bottom of the bowl and get creative when selecting the candles. You can of course select a flower shaped candle in your color and get the benefits of bot a floral arrangement and a candle arrangement.
As with everything else in your wedding, your imagination and creativity will dictate how beautiful and spectacular things appear. So think long and hard and do not be afraid to browse the internet when looking for great ways to incorporate candles into your wedding.
