Taper Candle Holders Add Ambiance To Your Wedding Day

ideas8Eye-catching taper candle holders add romantic ambiance to your wedding ceremony and reception. Whether you choose to use them for a unity candle ceremony or display them on tables, the glow from candlelight brings the light of love to your wedding day.

Because candles come in a variety of sizes, shapes, colors and fragrances, you can find choices to match every aspect of your wedding day. Tea light candles add a little light to small spaces. Votives are slightly larger and often displayed in wall sconces for elegant appeal as you walk by. Taper candles are the traditional, long candles displayed on dining room tables and mantels. In contrast, pillar candles are the biggest, widest candles and some even have multiple wicks. Because taper candles are so popular, you can find countless taper candle holders according to your personal decorating preferences.

Choose wedding unity candles in beautiful colors to match your wedding party. Select specially scented candles for a warm, welcoming fragrance at your wedding ceremony and reception. If you have guests with allergies, you may want to avoid using scented candles. Display taper candles in different sizes to make a dramatic statement on altars and tables. Use attractive taper candle holders to add extra appeal your display.

A popular choice for weddings are ivory and white  ones displayed in classic silver holders. These simple accents match any wedding theme, regardless of the location or colors used. Basic tall and short white tapers attract attention because of interesting size differences. Display white tapers in silver taper candle holders for a timeless, crisp look at any type of wedding. If you decide to use ivory or cream-colored tapers instead, use gold ones for a more lavish look.

tapercandles2Traditional ones in silver and gold work well for all wedding styles. The simplicity draws your guests’ attention to the candlelight rather than the taper candle holders. If you want to bring bling to your tables and ceremonies, select embellished ones with eye-catching accents. From tall ones to ones featuring sparkling crystal adornments, there are exciting options to give your candle displayed added glamor.

Clear crystal taper candle holders look magnificent during wedding ceremonies and receptions because they capture the glowing light from the candles, casting prisms on your tables and walls. Tiny rainbows bring the colors of love wherever you display crystal ones. Another glittering option is using silver or gold holders with sparkling crystal dangles. The dangling crystal adornments hang from heart or wedding ring designs on the bottom. These small dangling accents capture the candlelight and reflect rainbows of colors randomly throughout your wedding ceremony and reception.

If you have an old-fashioned wedding complete with fairy tale decorations and styles from yesteryear, you may prefer ornate candles in an antique bronze finish. Using heavy, antiqued ones will match the vision of your wedding day.

They are also used during a unity candle ceremony. After the bride and groom exchange their vows, a unity candle ceremony is performed to express the union of two people as one. This union is represented by one pillar candle and two taper or votive candles. The bride and groom each hold a smaller candle to light the large pillar candle, to show they are joined together forever as a married couple in love. Special candle holders are used to make the ceremony more memorable.

Unity candles are designed to hold both pillar and taper candles. Some are one piece with the smaller candle holders permanently attached to the larger ones. Others feature two separate taper candle holders and a pillar candle holder. Since they will become lasting keepsakes of this magical wedding moment, you should select a style that will look fabulous at both your wedding venue and your marital home.

Shower Your Guests With These Stylish Wedding Favours

showerfavours1Wedding shower favours give your guests a hint of the theme of your special day. Show the women who support your love your appreciation with thoughtful, themed keepsakes.

Wedding showers are usually held about two to four weeks before the actual wedding date. Mostly they are strictly for women but modern couples are having unisex wedding showers where both women and men attend. Often they are given for the bride by her friends, family or bridal party. Little gifts at those events express thanks to all the guests who share the celebration.

A wedding shower may be held at a private home, restaurant, country club or outdoor venue such as a park, beach or large backyard. The bride traditionally registers with one or two major retailers so guests know what gifts to purchase for the wedding shower and wedding day.

At the party, the bride usually receives a variety of useful items to use in her new marital home such as small appliances, pots, pans, dishes, towels and bedding. Sometimes guests give the bride whimsical gifts such as lingerie or joke books. Other guests may give personalized wedding gifts, such as customized toasting flutes for the bride and groom to use during the toasting ceremony. In return, the guests receive attractive wedding shower favours to remember the good time they had.

showerfavours4Usually the event has a level of formality like a wedding. Place cards are put next to each place setting so guests know where to sit. Imagine how delighted the guests will be to see signature style purse and shoe box place card holders by each chair. For women who love shoes, these place card holders are must-have tokens of appreciation. At a more formal wedding shower, display ‘Be Seated’ Victorian chair tea light place card holders. These darling miniature Victorian chairs are perfect for an afternoon tea wedding shower.

Often gifts are girly girl items because mostly women attend. Your guests will all appreciate a practical pink polka purse manicure set. The portable manicure set goes anywhere so guests can touch up their nails on the run and be reminded of how fun your wedding shower was. Another cool beauty accessory is queen for a day soft foam toe separators so your guests can give themselves the ultimate pedicure for your wedding day. They can slip a touch up into any small pocket with the ex-files ten piece nail file set.

Although women don’t want to do it, to find dresses that fit perfectly it is essential to take your own measurements. Facing the reality of your current measurements to get into that gown for the wedding is much easier with a ’showers of love’ umbrella measuring tape in its own organza bag. Your guests will feel a bit better about their figures when they use this keepsake measuring tape to take their measurements.

Nobody likes chapped lips so give your guests moisturizing pucker up personalized lip balm for a smoother kiss. Another cool toiletry item to give as keepsakes is a showers n flowers 3 piece bath gift set in re-usable bath tub soap. Whenever your guests pucker up or get clean, they will think of your party.

showerfavours9If your guests enjoy practical presents, pink heart-shaped calculators make fabulous wedding shower favours. Personalized shower gels are lovely keepsakes and look beautiful with any shower guests’ bathroom décor. A love chrome letter opener in pillow box packaging is a useful tool for both home and office. A sweetheart translucent pink heart bottle stopper keeps the contents of opened bottle fresh until they are used again. A sew perfect plaid sewing kits is always a good item to have on hand for quick fixes.

Give out tiny treasures in decorative packaging . Tuck candies into a pink plaid purse favor box so guests can take a small handbag of treasures home after the shower. Put small goodies into decorative calla lily mini pails for a traditional feeling.

Your keepsakes thank your guests for sharing your special day and make them all look forward to attending your wedding.

The True Magic Of Winter Weddings

winter1Winter wedding themes include the magical wonder of snow and glittering ice crystals. The cool, snowy weather during this wondrous time of year is the basis for sparkling winter theme weddings.

A major benefit of winter weddings is the reduced price couples enjoy at catering halls and restaurants. Because this time of year is frequently less busy, often a couple can get great deals on their wedding arrangements. Couples who want to book their wedding within a few months also choose winter weddings because it is easier to get the date you want. These weddings can include snow, poinsettias, pines, fireplaces and holidays. All the memories that make winter endearing can be used to create beautiful events.

The color scheme for such a wedding is breathtaking. Include a variety of pretty flowers in wintry colors including baby blue eucalyptus, red and white roses, poinsettias, holly sprigs, pine branches and ornamental berries. White, glacier blue, red, burgundy, deep blue, navy and silver are all beautifully used in winter theme weddings. Sparkling fake snow, glittering crystal jewelry on the bride and wedding party and dazzling chandeliers all add to the winter wonderland atmosphere. An ice sculpture as a focal point when you enter your wedding reception will make all your guests gaze in awe.

The bride can wear an elegant, white satin gown with cap sleeves or longer, mesh sleeves. Brides can even choose the strapless gown they want with a cozy wrap. Fake fur, real fur and cashmere are all lovely options for a wrap to keep the bride warm as she enters and exits her wedding. Matching wraps for the bridal party are attractive and practical.

Have your reception in a warm inn or historical manor with glamorous chandeliers, dark paneling and a fireplace to create a rustic, wintry environment. Arrive in a horse drawn carriage for an authentic old-fashioned winter feel. Make sure the reception facility has plenty of windows so the guests can gaze outside if it snows for your winter theme wedding. Decorate your reception with winter wonderland accents everywhere.

placecardholdersSnowflakes are one of the universal symbols for all people of all faiths and backgrounds. Everyone thinks of snow during the winter making this a perfect theme for your winter wedding. Have sparkling snowflakes as accents all around your reception place. Greet your guests with winter wonder place cards. Glittering snowflakes decorate your guest book, candles and cake topper to bring the snow inside. Give out miniature snow globes as favors.

Be creative with your centerpieces and favors so they truly reflect the essence of the season. Design your own gingerbread houses and put one at each table as centerpieces. Give out miniature gingerbread houses as favors for all your guests. Have a display of snowflake-decorated candles in the center of each table. Include snowflake candleholders with tea lights as favors for all your guests. Use the same winter wedding themes throughout every aspect of your day for professional results that impress your guests.

You may even decide to have a holiday theme for your wedding if you celebrate Christmas. This is a fun way to include children in your wedding by having a visit from Santa Claus or a special beverage area with gourmet hot chocolate. You can give packets of gourmet hot chocolate to all your guests as wedding favors. With a holiday wedding theme, you can even use Christmas trees to decorate your reception. Give all your guests a silver plated friendship ornament so they can remember your wedding day every year when they hang it on their own Christmas tree.

Couples can choose an ice princess theme for their wedding by including white, silver and glacier blue accessories. Crystallized gowns and ice jewelry for the bride and wedding party bring bling to this event. Put a small ice sculpture at each table as a centerpiece. Give out a bag of crystals to all your guests in an imprinted velvet bag.

These weddings are just as warm and wonderful as any other season. Reflect the wonder of winter and your love with your own unique winter theme wedding.

A great idea for a liner garland

Sweeten up your event with this clever cupcake liner garland, created by the lovely and talented team from 100layercake.com/blog!

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Wedding Inspiration and Tip: Mini Carnations

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