While the sheer variety of colours and styles available today is one of the greatest joys of candle shopping, plain white candles still have their place. Or rather, many places, as their subtlety and simplicity make them an elegant addition to just about any environment. Symbolising spirituality, purity, healing and new beginnings, they’re a safe but sophisticated choice for everything from weddings to birthdays to romantic dinners.
Looking to buy white candles online but wondering which ones to get, and what you can do with them? Here’s the Hall of Flame guide to this timeless style of candle – just one of the many kinds of candles in Australia that we have to offer.
The best events and occasions for white candles
White candles have been used throughout history in different types of rituals and religious practices across cultures, as well as in homes around the world. With the ability to blend seamlessly into the background but provide a warm and calming presence, this colour of candle has stood the test of time and proven resistant to the changing trends. Here are some of the events and occasions these candles have traditionally been used in and are still suitable for:
Weddings
As well as their colour, their association with love, purity and new beginnings makes plain white candles a natural fit for weddings.
Christmas
White candles are commonly used in ‘White Christmas’-style decorations and displays that take a traditional approach to the festive season.
Spiritual and religious rituals
From meditation sessions to cathedrals, white candles have been associated with – and involved in – the spiritual side of life for a long time. With symbolic associations with love, light, peace and cleansing, they frequently show up in church services, meditation sessions, festivals like Diwali and at-home private practices.
Birthdays and celebrations
White candles commonly appear on birthdays, at New Years’ Eve parties and other events that celebrate renewal and hope for the future.
Romantic evenings
Sometimes a white candle is all you need for some gentle lighting and a romantic atmosphere during a special dinner.
Home décor ideas for white candles
White candles don’t need to be plain. Like other types of candles, they come in all kinds of shapes, sizes and styles. There are votive candles, which are small, cylindrical, used in aromatherapy and designed to burn for hours. Pillar candles are tall and burn for long periods of time, making them perfect for use at home. Tapered candles are long, thin, elegant and ideal for dinner parties, especially in a classy candelabrum.
Some tips for decorating with white candles include:
Display in a tray or platter
Placing the candles in a platter adorned with marbles, sea shells, beads or other fillers holds the candles in place and makes for a charming display.
Place tea lights in lanterns
For an outdoor gathering, tea light-style candles in lanterns provide a quaint and slightly fantastical touch.
Place them in holders
Putting candles in crystal or ceramic holders is a subtly classy way to showcase them.
Mix and match
You don’t have to display plain white candles all on their own. Arranging them in formations with candles of different colours and sizes makes for some eye-catching displays. Colours that go well with white include lavender, beige and blue.
Display on a shelf or mantel
Create a unique or quirky display that reflects your tastes by displaying candles on a shelf or mantelpiece with other objects like flowers, sculptures or books.
Try floating candles
Whether in a bowl, bath or swimming pool, floating candles are an eye-catching form of decoration that helps to create a soothing, relaxing atmosphere.
Find the right kind of white candle with Hall of Flame
There are several things to consider when choosing the right candle including the shape, the size and the burn time. The bigger the candle, the more space it can illuminate, which is ideal for events like weddings held in larger environments. On the other hand, smaller candles are often better suited to more intimate settings.
No matter what sort of style you’re looking for, you can buy white candles online here on the Hall of Flame website.
Providing premium candles Australia-wide to stylists, wedding planners, florists and regular candle enthusiasts, we have reliable and functional white candles for everyone. If you’re looking for cathedral-style, we have the tallest tapers in Australia with the XXL range seen in Vogue. You can also choose from one of the packages in our Wedding Collection, or choose from our range of tea lights and votives. With an events background and 15 years combined experience, our team can supply the right style of candles to make any event, large or small, a success.
To find out more about our range of candles in Australia, call us on 1800 573 888 or e-mail as much information as possible to hello@hallofflame.store.
