Wedding Candles And
Decorations
You spend hours planning your perfect
wedding, so don't forget your wedding candles and decorations.
They can add such a romantic touch, and the unity candle is the
perfect symbol for lighting during the ceremony. There are some
lovely wedding candles available.
Lighting
the Way when Two Become One
by M J Plaster
Whether you
want to add a little extra romance to an evening reception or a
little glow to your house of worship, candles are a natural,
effortless addition to your wedding theme. You'll have no
trouble finding a role for candles at the wedding ceremony, at
the reception, and even as part of the floral
displays.
Unity
Candles
Join the growing number of
couples who include a unity candle as part of the wedding
ceremony. Perhaps you think that unity candles are steeped in a
rich history of religious tradition, or perhaps you think that
unity candles are the invention of the candle makers to sell an
extra candle or 10,000. Neither is the case. The exact
evolution of the unity candle is uncertain, but since it began
30-40 years ago, it seems that we have that ever-lively 60s
generation to thank for yet another custom that has wormed its
way into modern life.
I'd like to propose my own idea
of the unity candle's origin an unlikely science experiment.
You can perform this experiment yourself. Light two tapered
candles, or use whatever candles you have handy. Note the
height and brilliance of each flame. Now, join the two flames
together and look at the single flame. The united flame is
taller, stronger and brighter than the sum of the two
individual flames. 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.
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.
Candles for 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. 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. They're
low enough to allow conversation without talking through
flowers.
You're not limited to white
candles. Work the candles into your color scheme: silver and
gold for holiday weddings. Nor do you have to limit yourself to
unadorned candles. Ribbons add a nice accent to simple candles.
Select elegant candles for a formal wedding and less formal
sculpted, marbled, or otherwise embellished candles for less
formal weddings.
Candles as Wedding
Favors
Candles always make nice gifts,
and you can capitalize on this by selecting a candle for your
wedding favor. A small, beautifully wrapped candle makes a
wedding favor that your guests will appreciate and display at
home as something to remember your special day.
With
dollar stores selling all sorts of containers
to hold candles, it is easily possible for
you to make your own candle favours for your
guests. They will appreciate the effort you
have put into making the gift, and you will
have fun creating and decorating the
candles too.
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However you choose to add candles
to your wedding, their warm flame will add to the ambiance of
an already glowing moment.
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