| p>A simple candle center piece can add that special | | | | separated by flowers |
| finishing touch to a table setting. Enhance your wedding | | | | 11. Spiral with different sizes of the same jar. |
| décor by selecting colors and fragrances to | | | | 12. Use a mirror to reflect the color and light from the |
| suit your wedding theme. Whatever candles you | | | | candle jars. |
| choose they are sure to add that special glow and | | | | 13. If you are using a cluster, use them as a table |
| ambiance to your reception venue. | | | | center and then give them to your guests as their |
| Center pieces do not need to be extravagant to make | | | | wedding favor. |
| a statement, but there are a few tips that can make | | | | 14. One of the most important issues to consider is the |
| your choice much easier. | | | | décor of your reception venue. Make sure you |
| 1. Choose a centerpiece that will not take up too much | | | | take the time to consider your options. |
| room on the table. Sounds obvious, but you don't want | | | | 15. White is easy to match, but most venues use bold |
| to take up too much room on the table. | | | | colors such as royal blue or dark red for carpets and |
| 2. Don't pick a height that will block your guest's view | | | | drapes. Take the time to visit the venue and think |
| of each other or hinder conversation. Also consider the | | | | through your color scheme. |
| size of the venue when deciding on the size of your | | | | White candles are your obvious choice with the |
| table centers. If the ceilings of the venue are quite low | | | | flowers matching your theme, but if you want to be |
| a very high table center will make it feel claustrophobic. | | | | daring group your guests according to a flower type. |
| Choose either something that is very high if the room | | | | Select the shade and flower for each table. |
| has high ceilings or low if not. | | | | Suggestion: Have your candles either unscented or |
| 3. If you are using scented candles stick to one | | | | choose a single fragrance even if you are changing |
| fragrance or make sure fragrances are compatible. | | | | the colors. This is easy with soy because the wax can |
| You don't want to overwhelm your guests. | | | | be blended to any number of shades. Arrange your |
| 4. Soy candles are the better choice because they do | | | | guests seating by a flower selection. For example:o |
| not produce smoke or soot. Unscented may be the | | | | Frangipani,o Rose,o Lavender,o Tulip |
| better option if you are celebrating in a more intimate | | | | You get the idea, and keep them in shades of the |
| setting. | | | | same color. Your florist can help you with which |
| 5. Floating candles in a bowl is another option for a low | | | | flowers are in season. |
| centerpiece. The water is the bowl can be either | | | | 16. Bridal Table Decorations: A longer centerpiece with |
| colored to match or contrast the candle color. | | | | two smaller either side work well. Don't make them too |
| 6. If you are using container candles, cluster similar | | | | high, the guests would like to be able to see the bride |
| designs in different sizes together for an interesting | | | | and groom. |
| affect. | | | | 17. There are a number of advantages to choosing |
| 7. Surround your glassware with a garland of flowers | | | | soy candles for your wedding. No smoke or soot. |
| or a beaded spray. | | | | Containers can be customized. Wax color can be |
| 8. If you choose a cluster of candles, the wax color | | | | matched to your wedding theme. |
| can be shades of the same eg. Pale pink, pink, dark | | | | Fragrances (in most cases) can be matched to your |
| pink, red etc | | | | wedding flowers. Long lasting, so even the smallest |
| 9. Choose a setting that is in proportion to the size of | | | | candles will see the night through. They are |
| the table and the number of guests. A very high | | | | environmentally friendly with the wax being |
| centerpiece is suited to venues such as Rupertswood | | | | biodegradable. |
| Mansion, which has a very high ceiling. | | | | Whatever you choose soy wax candles are a great |
| 10. Cluster of 4 similar jars. Cluster of 9 similar jars | | | | alternative to flowers or other candle types. |