Candles in a Wedding Ceremony

You can hardly imagine a wedding without candles! They help to create an intimate, romantic atmosphere no matter where the ceremony takes place. The candles enhance the significance of the event.

Using candles can be a wonderful element of wedding decoration. Combined with different accessories, the candles help to create a unique style of the ceremony. They can be combined with ribbons, silk, fabric.

Unity Candles symbolize the couple's union. It's a common tradition to light them. One candle represents the bride, the other - the groom, both of them are placed on the altar area. According to traditions, there are smaller candles which are lighted be the couple's mothers. These smaller candles are used to light the unity candle as a symbol of creating a new family.

Besides, candles are often used to create a special atmosphere on the reception. Among thousands of variants you can choose the one which suits the style of your wedding. They are usually placed at the bridal table and around the cake table, and also on the guest tables, as centerpieces. Floating candles give a wonderful impression. In order to create an unforgettable view you'll need some bowls or vases. Put the floating candles into the bowls, add colored rocks or flowers which match the general style of the wedding. Another variant is to take some pretty candleholders and make a nice composition with flowers and fabric.

Candles are widely used for outdoor decoration. For example, you can place them on the tables, near the entrances, on verandas. They not only add extra light but also keep the bugs away.

There is no denying that candles are a wonderful tradition which creates a festive atmosphere. But one must be careful with them and protect the flame with glass. It would be better not to place flammable fabric, silk flowers near the candles and to let the hot wax dripping on the surfaces. Besides, keep candle away from the entrances and exits. And finally - remember that candles at the ceremony can be dangerous for small children.