Wax and Bubbles

Carved wedding candles are becoming more and more popular with every vow taken and every ring slide on the finger, but what is the perfect wedding candle for your function. Here is a simple list to help you choose the right one.

For a traditional wedding you will want to stick with the basic candles. The smooth, low color, possibly pastel candles. Nothing says, unorganized like a traditional wedding decor with some loud candles with a Harley Davidson logo on them. There are several basic candles available almost anywhere from your local grocery store to the local candle maker himself, but what exactly are your trying to achieve? Is it look, is it scent, or is it a soft light, such as the candles placed on the reception tables? This is the step that come first before choosing any candle for a traditional wedding.

For a beach themed wedding you will want to look for soft blues maybe a subtle carving, nothing extravagant and keep it low key as far as the length of the candle. If you are standing on a beach given you vows to a head of 250+ the last thing you want to do is look over and see your long-stemmed candle taller than you. If you do go with a long-stemmed variety, try to keep the candles shorter than you or your groom.

For a celestial themed wedding I say, pull out all the stops on the carved candles. Go all out on the carvings as well. This is the chance to really bring to life some of those ideas you have been holding back on, as far as the candles go. Nothing speaks volume more than having large pillars and carved candles beside you as you and your soon-to-be-spouse exchange those loving devotions.

For a spring, summer, fall, winter, cultural, outdoor or whatever the occasion or the theme, candles set the mood for everything. It has been told to me many, many times, how important the candles are and most couples, when planning their own wedding over look the basic candle. There is nothing wrong with a small tea light candle and a few pillars, but to keep the eye on you and your love, keep it simple for a simple them, nothing over-the-top. Mainly because you want your guest to look at you, not you and your love carved out on a candle beside the alter.

Congratulations!

Here are a few websites to check out for your next function or even you own wedding.

1. Wed Themes

2. 100 Candles

3. Yankee Candles

4. Lume Candles

• Lumi-Lite Candle Company: Founded in the early ‘60’s Lumi-Lite® Candle Company, Inc., is a leader in the candle and candle fragrance technology. Masters of the Art of Candle Making and Fragrance Creation, they have developed proprietary blends of fragrance, color and wax that are used to manufacture products that provide our customers the safest and highest quality products. They are the only candle manufacturer in the world with in-house candle and candle fragrance research and development facilities.

Lumi-Lite® Candle Company, Inc. was founded by William W. Wilson. As a child, he developed a passion for chemistry and making candles. An entrepreneur at heart, Mr. Wilson made his living using his skills to produce handcrafted candles and was one of the first to produce scented candles.

• Root Candles: The Root Company’s early honey and beeswax enterprise turned to candlemaking in 1928 at the request of a local priest looking for higher quality candles. Today, they remain a leader in Liturgical candles as well as producing beautiful candles with lovely fragrances for your home. Nothing can compare to the quality of a Root Candle. Each is carefully handcrafted using processes mastered through five generations of craftsmanship combined with the latest in manufacturing technologies. The results are pure and simple: lasting fragrances, rich colors, longer and cleaner burning, uniquely appealing textures, and honestly the finest candles you can buy.

Root Candles are sold in fine gift and specialty shops across the country.

• Yankee Candle Company: With over 150 fragrances, they offer the world’s largest and most compelling selection of candle and home fragrance scents. In addition to their renowned Housewarmer® line of scented candles, they also provide a wide range of seasonal and specialty scented candles, home fragrance products, car fresheners and candle accessories.

Along with the regular introduction of new Yankee Candle® products and fragrances, they’ve also grown by adding other brands to our portfolio, including Aroma Naturals® brand of pure, natural aromatherapy candles and related products and Illuminations, which designs and markets premium scented candles, candle accessories, and other home decor products.