There’s something about candlelight that makes for an irreplaceably magical mood at weddings. Wedding candles soften shades, showcase the depth in the décor and make for glamorous, evocative photographic moments. Whether you use them for lining the aisle, making an impression on the altar or setting the mood at dinner, candles have all kinds of perks on your big day. They create an intimate, romantic atmosphere, infuse the occasion with elegance and charm, look and smell pleasant and are cost-effective too.
There are several styles of candles that are potentially perfect for your wedding day. Sometimes choosing the right kind is a hard decision, but Hall of Flame can make it easier for you. We have one of the largest and most diverse collections of candles in Australia including bundles of bulk candles and the tallest tapers available!
Here’s the Hall of Flame guide to making the right choice when you’re shopping for wedding candles.
The different styles of wedding candles
Candlelight is a versatile way to illuminate your wedding. With so many different candle styles, scents and decorative holders on the market, you can get as creative as you please. The most common kinds of candles you’ll frequently find at weddings include:
1) Pillars
Traditional and timelessly elegant, pillars are among the most popular candles for weddings and romantic settings in general. Available in thick cylinder or square variety, they’re easy to incorporate into a variety of different ensembles and guarantee a strong, consistent burn.
2) Tapers
Tall and elegant, tapers are perfect for a wedding with a vintage feel. These long, slender candles get their name from the way they narrow slightly towards the top and taper off at the wick. Available in a selection of heights and colours, they can be clustered in candelabras or make for stunning stand-alones.
3) Tealights
Small but enchanting, tealight candles can add a fairytale feel to any event including a wedding. While they’re designed to burn for only a brief amount of time, these tiny-disc shaped candles produce a lovely soft ambient kind of lighting. They’re perfect for accent lighting, outdoor lanterns and coffee table centrepieces.
4) Votives
Votive candles are well-known for having a lengthy burn time despite being on the smaller side. This unique combination makes votives a subtle choice that doesn’t distract from the main elements. Although votives look fantastic on their own, they can create quite a striking impression when mixed with other candle types.
How to choose the right candles
Choosing the right wedding candles involves knowing the look and theme you’re after as well as being able to recognise quality when you see it. Some general tips and guidelines for choosing candles in Australia include:
1) Mix short and tall
Using a combination of tall and short candles gives you lighting more depth and dynamic and helps show off the best of your guests’ features (and your own) from every angle.
2) Think about the purpose
When you’re choosing wedding candles, how you plan to use them makes so much difference. Larger candles like pillars are frequently more effective if you need to light a larger area, but tealights can be perfect if you want small and subtle candles to decorate tables with. If you’re planning an outdoor wedding, floating candles are perfect for a laidback atmosphere.
3) Match the mood
From rustic to regal, elegant to outdoorsy, weddings come in many different moods and themes. While floating candles are often perfect for an outdoor or more laidback wedding, pillars and tapers bring plenty of class and sophistication to the most extravagant event.
4) Choose quality
Learning to recognise well-made, exceptional-quality candles is a useful skill. Check out the type of wax used, the length of the burn time, the smoothness and cleanliness of the wick and a brand’s online reviews and testimonials.
Hall of Flame’s pre-styled candle bundles
A team with over 15 years’ experience in events and styling, Hall of Flame takes the stress out of shopping for wedding candles. Our pre-styled wedding candle bundles include pillar candles, taper candles, tealights and more. Each collection is styled on the industry-standard 2.4 metre-long table that typically accommodates up to eight guests.
Our collections of bulk candles take the guesswork out of illuminating your wedding day with candles sold wholesale by the box. Available in four classic colours and cathedral or taper shapes, these bulk packs are perfect for couples searching for elegance at scale without compromising on quality.
For formal and sophisticated weddings, Hall of Flame has elegant taper candles including the tallest tapers in existence: our XXL range. With a burn time of up to 36 hours, these candles will keep the fire burning and ensure your wedding doesn’t fizzle out early. And you’re after a more understated approach, our tealights and votives can make the mood magical without stealing the show.
Need a little help candle shopping? Call our team on 1800 573 888 or e-mail as much information as possible to hello@hallofflame.store.
