The flicker of a candle creates a romantic mood and atmosphere. There are several main ways of bringing candlelight to your wedding venue with these wedding candle types:
Unity candles: A unity candle ceremony, also known as a wedding candle lighting ceremony, symbolizes the joining of two people with the lighting of a candle. Typically, each lovebird lights a separate, thin taper candle. Then together they light a bigger, pillar candle. The ceremony often ends with each person blowing out their partner’s taper candle, leaving behind the larger flame they lit together. The remaining flame represents the unity of the two.
However, there are no rules here. Want to light more candles? Want to bring your parents into the ceremony? The best man or maid of honor? Your kids? Whatever you dream up, you can do. It’s your day! If your ceremony will be outside, consider something to shelter your candles from wind. Options include a large lantern or a hurricane candle shade.
Candle centerpieces for weddings: Create an intimacy and ambience at each table with wedding table candles. Make them different heights to create depth or consider a candelabra for an unrivaled centerpiece.
Candles for wedding decor: The possibilities of candle decor for your wedding are limited only by your imagination. Include them on tables and side tables. Hang votive candles for wedding ambience. Fill open spaces with candlesticks and tea light candles. Line staircases for a stunning aesthetic with the added benefit of nighttime visibility. Flameless wedding candles can be used at venues where safety is a concern.
