How to Buy Candles and Holders for Weddings and Events
The warm glow of candles add a romantic touch to any wedding, party or event. Whether burning or unlit, candles make any event more elegant. Once you know just which candles to buy, you are on your way to decorating a memorable event.
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Instructions
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Estimate the number of candles you need for the event. If lining the pews in a church, you need at least two per row. Candles on or near an altar reflect love and purity, but check with the church administrator to make sure they are allowed. In many instances, the fire marshal restricts lit candles for safety reasons, but you can mount candles and not light them.
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Determine the function of the candles. If lit on banquet tables during the reception, candles must burn at least 10 hours. A clear candle holder that looks like a glass and is slightly taller than the candle is your easiest choice. Flower arrangements can go around the candle. Tall candles surrounding shorter flower arrangements also work, but set flowers in water and choose hardy flowers such as mums or roses rather than fragile violets or orchids.
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Buy candles and holders at the same time to ensure a good fit. Because different batches of candles can vary in color, buy all of your candles together, adding a few extra just in case. Quick Candles sells monogrammed holders for an elegant party favor. Wholesale Table Linens sells candles and holders in many sizes. Candles 4 Less and Instawares provide several cheap options (see Resources). Before you order, talk to a representative on the phone to make sure the candle and holder go together.
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Inspect and assemble the candles and holders as soon as they arrive. Candles may need to be trimmed to fit into holders. Knowing problems immediately gives you time to find solutions.
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Tips & Warnings
Coordinate the color of the candle with the other colors in the room. White goes with everything and will not distract from the focal point of the room.
Light all candles at the same time so they burn down together, adding to the look of elegant preparation in your room. Buy two or three pocket lighters so a few people can light a room quickly.
