Creative Candle Uses

Candlelight is super romantical; its a fact. But there are many different uses for candles on your wedding day than to simply "set the mood/tone/whatever."

For instance, candles can be used as centerpieces:

Via Martha Stewart

Candles as centerpieces are not only beautiful and elegant, they also give off extra light for an outdoor wedding or a space with dimmed lighting.

Candles can also be used as favors for your guests:

Via Wedding Collections

Adorable, right?! Your guests will love this sweet and personal wedding favor. Candle wedding favors come in a variety of designs and many can even be custom made, so you'll be sure to find the perfect fit for your big day.



In addition, candles can be used to light the way:

Via Ormonde Productions

Not only is this candle lit pathway beautiful, it's also functional!

Candles have so many different purposes on your wedding day that it's almost impossible not to use them.

Via The Wood Wife

...and okay, they can still be used to set the mood.

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Mason Jars

To kick off the weekend, we wanted to leave you with one of our favorite details perfect for A Lowcountry Wedding...The Mason Jar.  Check out the variety of creative ways you can incorporate them into your big day!

drinks...

Image via Clayton Austin

Image via Every Last Detail

Image via  The Sweetest Occasion

Image via Once Wed

invites and escort cards...

Image via Green Wedding Shoes

Images via Etsy and My Wedding Concierge

Image via The Knot

Image via Beaux Arts Photographie

favors and food...

Image via Emmaline Bride

 

Images via Pen and Paper Flowers Studio & Design and Miss Pickle Press



Image via Snippet and Ink

Image via Cakies

 

decor...

 Images via My Wedding Concierge and Casa Sugar

  

Images via My Wedding Concierge

Image via Merriment Design

 Images via The Knot

Image via Kathryn Leach Home

lighting...

Image via Beth Helmstetter

Image via My Wedding Concierge

Images via Etsy and The Book of Secrets

Image via Pintrest

Image via Once Wed

Have a wonderful weekend!

-ALW

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Candlelight

A bride sent us an email just the other day asking how to add some drama to her evening wedding.  She is hoping to pull of a romantic, intimate setting but would prefer not to use flowers.  Well, we immediately thought lighting and what better type to set the mood then candlelight...

I just ran across this image by Christian Oth today.  The word stunning doesn't even do it justice.  I love how these candles illuminate her path.  It looks like she's floating.

Image via A Charleston Bride

 Image via A Bryan Photo designed by Calder Clark


First thing's first, make sure candles are permitted at your venue.  Some of the historic venues in Charleston have very strict decor policies.  While most allow candles, many do not allow open flame, so they will need to be contained in either a votive or hurricane so nothing catches on fire!

Image via 6 of Four Photography

 Image via Kristyn Hogan


Make sure you check your candles burn time.  The last thing you want is for the "lights to go out" on your reception before the party is really over.   Additionally, use unscented candles so the scent doesn't compete with any food or flowers and don't bother the guests' allergies.

 Image via David Edwards

 Image via Mark Wallis

 Image via Martha Stewart Weddings

Suspended candles, in lanterns or votives, can truly highlight your local lowcountry setting. 

Candles with varying heights and sizes makes them more interesting but stick to one color (preferably white) to achieve that classic ambiance.

 Image via The Sweetest Occasion

Image via Tec Petaja designed by Joy Thigpen

Don't you just love this one?

Interested in incorporating candlelight into your wedding? 

Contact one of the Holy City's top event designers to discuss all the possibilities.

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