Sep
Whatever theme you have for your wedding, using floating candles to set the mood is something to be considered. Although candles are best used to create a nostalgic mood, you can also utilize this to create whatever atmosphere you want to set on your wedding day (or night). There are many ways that floating candles can work for you and your wedding day. You can diy it or have someone create it for you, the idea is to use it to set the tone.
If you are planning to have beach or poolside wedding, floating candles will be your most important decoration. While you can still use this on a day wedding, a night ceremony will look stunning with floating candles to use as embellishment and to establish the mood. Candles are not expensive; in fact they are normally cheap. However, since you are holding the ceremony outside, try to look for candles that are not easily blown off. They might cost more, but the investment will be worth it when you see the result.
Initially, you can start designing by making these candles float on the pool. However, you cannot do these on the beach because of the waves. There are many designs of candles that you can use depending on your theme. If you would want to really push it, you can even replace some of your lights with candles. You can put it inside a fishbowl with water and put it in areas that are elevated like poles or fences.
Perhaps the most important use of your floating candles is as centrepiece. Centrepieces are important simply because all eyes will be on it as soon as everyone is seated on their designated tables. Since people are used to seeing flowers as centrepieces, having a floating candle in front of them is something new and refreshing.
There are many ways to adorn a centrepiece. Candles that are made especially for the occasion is your great choice if you want to have a well- coordinated wedding. Gems, colored stones and crystals can add elegance to your centrepiece. You can have it attached to the candles or let it float as well. You can even use it to design the vessel that you will be using to hold your floating candles. You can also try adding flowers, ribbons or laces. You can actually consider many designs depending on your wedding motif and theme.
You can also choose between using scented or unscented candles. Scented candles are great to establish the energy; however, there are people who are not tolerant on scents being produced by some candles. Unless you can be certain that everyone will find the scent enchanting, you might want to stick with unscented candles.
Just a pre-caution when you are considering on using candles on your wedding, make sure that you place it in areas that will not be risky and can start a fire. Especially if you will have kids as guests on your wedding, it will be necessary to take extra measure for safety of everyone attending your wedding.
