At most weddings we see our clients use candles of some sort to illuminate the ceremony and reception, giving a warm and romantic glow. Here are few tips and ideas to remember when thinking about using candle light:
1. try to stray from using tea lights in containers with moss or anything really flammable. We've heard stories about things catching fire! Floating candles have a unique effect and are much safer.2. if your venue doesn't allow for a real flame, you can use LED candles; though not the real thing, if you have them hanging or clustered together they can emit a glow
3. if your wedding is outdoors, hang tea lights from trees in mason jars secured with wire or ribbon. Talk about a magical effect!4. if using taper candles, be sure they are not close to any part of your floral! Trust us; we've seen a near disaster with a candle that was placed too close to a centerpiece. Also be sure you have something to catch the wax so it doesn't drip and ruin the expensive linens!
5. purchase candles that have at least a 6-8 hour burn; you don't want the flames going out mid-party!6. get creative - scatter various colored vessels (like glassybabies) down the center of your family-style table for a pop of colorHappy Planning!
Aleah + Nick
Images 1: from Emily + Ryen's wedding by Amore Studios 2. from theknot.com 3. from elsechelsea.typepad.com 4. studio nine photography 5. glassybaby.com
7 comments:
beautiful-love the image of the floating jars w-candles
Love them all, but I do tend toward the jar dangling candles and what looks like GlassyBaby candles lining the pier. Very nice.
Thank you! I think the glassybabies are my favorite, too!
I was JUST talking with a bride today about decorating with candles! Perfect timing, I'll pass this article along to her!!! Thanks Aleah!
Awesome, Laurel! You're the best! Glad you got some use out of it!
Great advice, as always! I know a DIY bride who will love this info - I am forwarding it to her now. :)
Fantastic and beautiful pictures....
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