Votive candles are small candles with warm glows and rich histories. Often confused with tealight candles, votives have longer burn times and require candle holders to contain their melting wax. Traditionally used to symbolise devotion in sacred spaces, votives are versatile. A few well-chosen votive candles can enhance any event or make your time off at home more relaxing.
Hall of Flame is a leading supplier of candles in Australia focusing on candles of all varieties – including votive candles – for large-scale events, retail and use at home. Here’s the Hall of Flame guide to making the most of your new votives no matter the occasion.
What are votive candles?
A votive is a cylindrical candle approximately two inches tall that burns deeply in its holder. Although people commonly confuse them with tealights, votives are larger and have the bonus of long burn times reaching up to 10-15 hours. Most frequently available in simple shades like black or white, votive candles are designed to melt away inside their holders.
The name “votive” derives from ‘votum’, the Latin word for ‘a wish’. Votive candles have been used in religious rituals since ancient times and still regularly appear in Catholic churches today. These days, these candles are renowned for their versatility and you can use them both at major events and in your own home. Just make sure you always support your votive with a decent candle holder.
Relaxing ways to use votive candles at home
Votive candles make easy and fun additions to your home décor. Here are some of the top ways you can spruce up your home, make use of the space or enjoy votives another way:
Your morning routine
Lighting a votive candle first thing in the morning while stretching, meditating or focusing on your breath can set the right tone for the remainder of the day.
Just before bed
A votive candle is just as useful at the end of a busy day as it is at the beginning, helping you wind down to fall asleep.
Dinner party
Set the mood at a romantic dinner or a gathering of friends or family by setting the table with votive candles.
Working from home
A scented votive candle can create the right kind of mood when you’re working in your space at home. A candle or two can also provide a steady source of ambient lighting when working at night.
Bathtime
Like tealights, votive candles are perfect for creating the right kind of ambience when taking a relaxing soak in the tub. Scented votives also provide pleasant aromas perfect for soaking your troubles away.
Gifts
If you need a Christmas or birthday gift in a hurry, a votive candle is still a thoughtful one that pairs well with a nice personalised note or greeting.
The best events for votive candles
Votive candles look good everywhere and effortlessly fit into all kinds of environments, making them perfect for all kinds of events. The best occasions to put votives to good use include:
Weddings
Votives create a budget-friendly yet intimate and romantic atmosphere for wedding ceremonies and receptions. They can add an extra touch of class to elegant table centrepieces or light up either side of a walkway or aisle. They look especially classy and chic when paired with glass or metal holders.
Corporate events
Votives are typically available in simple and chic shades like black and ivory - perfect for a business dinner, function or other corporate environment. In sophisticated environments, votive candles accentuate the warm and professional atmosphere. With their long burn times, they give you plenty of opportunity to focus on the important tasks in front of you.
Birthday parties
Votives make an elegant addition to big birthday bashes, particularly those focused on major milestones or involving dinner as a group.
Baby and bridal showers
Votives provide a soft and cosy form of lighting that’s perfect for occasions like baby and bridal showers – and the photos captured from them.
Find the right votive candles at Hall of Flame
Hall of Flame has candles in Australia for events of all kinds including a stunning selection of tealight and votive candles. An elegant black or white votive candle from Hall of Flame is just what you need to light up your event or your home décor with style and class.
Every votive candle needs a holder and you can find the perfect candle holder from Hall of Flame’s classy range of accessories.
Since 2020, Hall of Flame has been providing premium-quality candles Australia-wide to events stylists, wedding planners, exceptional retail stores and more. All Hall of Flame products are designed with in-house durability, reliability and functionality in mind, and made from the highest quality tested materials.
To find out more, call our team on 1800 573 888 or e-mail as much information as possible to hello@hallofflame.store.
