Wedding Candles
What better way to personalize the decorations at a wedding than with wedding candles. When one attends a
wedding ceremony, and I mean any type of wedding ceremony it is clear to see that candles play an
important role in all of them. From the centerpiece on the head table to the
unity candle at the wedding table to the wedding favors, it's easy to
see the importance of wedding candles, it's not just tradition. Wedding candles as wedding decorations
not only create the right mood; it also emphasizes the spirit that brings people closer during this
special occasion. It symbolizes the epitome of unity which brings us to the subject of
unity candles.
In essence unity candles are wedding candle sets. Unity candles for
wedding are an age old tradition. These sets normally consist of a pillar
candle and two matching tapers. The bride and groom each use a taper to light the pillar. Unity
candles make an extremely popular gift for weddings and secular celebrations. Unity candles are not just
signifying the joining together of two people, it could also be the main wedding table decorations apart
from the wedding cake of course. Many unity candles are elaborately designed to reflect the uniqueness of
the wedding and the joining together of two special people.
This pillar candle used in the
unity candle set has one main requirement – it has to be able to stand
independently. Apart from fulfilling this requirement, it can be any shape or size. The pillar can stand
alone with the tapers each in separate candle holders, or all three
can be placed in one candle holder. Whichever takes your fancy - after all you are the artist. Regard it
as artistic freedom.
This focal point for part of the wedding ceremony should be special, yet its appearance
should be appropriate and pleasing to the bride and groom. Weddings are meant to be special times so
unity candles should be tastefully designed.
Unity candles can be expensive, so you may find
homemade unity candles are appropriate for your wedding.
Certain molds and manufacturing techniques can produce unity candles that are very sophisticated and
beautiful. With the proper candle molds and instruction, you
may be able to make a beautiful, one-of-a-kind candle yourself.
You can even decorate your own candle holders to match
the design and texture of the unity candles and tapers. A custom
handmade candle may be a very special reminder to the wedding
couple for years afterward. For wedding reception favors, small candles in the theme of the wedding also
make for great mementoes for the guests. This is a welcome; surprising change from the normal floral
table bouquet that only one person seated at the table may take to keep as a memento. With candles as
wedding reception favors, each and every guest can have a personalized memento.
Customize Your Unity Candles
You will need the following equipment when you want to customize your unity
candles to make a personal statement:
- a pillar candle
- two taper candle holders with two taper candles
- a copy of a wedding invitation
- decorative trim
- low-temp glue gun
- fancy ribbon bows
- scissors
- silk flower embellishments
- some pictures of unity candles used by others to give you creative ideas
You may want to make your pillar candle yourself using candle
molds, candle wax,
candle wicks and the
candle material of your choosing. The exterior of the
pillar candle can be tastefully decorated as well. Certain candle waxes have a translucence that allows
the unity candles to glow when lit. You can add
wax additives to create different types of effects. And,
if you're adept at making personalized bows, you can make very attractive accents for your unity
candles.
As wedding party favors you cannot go wrong with candles. You can even go one up and have
each guest have a unique wedding favor. Just imagine the following amazing idea of having wedding favor
gift tags in the shape of small candles as mementoes for your guests - not only unique, beautiful and
decorative, but also functional as seating the guests in preferred seats.
For my own wedding I will have candle wedding favors a priority.