Wedding Candles
Wedding candles, whether used in the service or given as favors are one of the most enduring features of a wedding. Nothing symbolizes a wedding better than candles .
During many wedding ceremonies, a candle is lit and represents the joining of two people. This symbolism has endured for many years and have become an integral part of the ceremony. Most weddings feature a unity candle lighting to symbolize the union of two people.
Some use simple plain candles while others will use candles which have been engraved in various ways. The engraving may be some pattern they like or maybe a sign of their heritage or beliefs. Some may use various poems or Biblical Scriptures which talk about marriage and what it means when two people join in marriage.
At receptions, many times candles are given as wedding favors, as a gesture of thanks and so that the guests will have a momento of that special day. There are many different kinds of candle favors. One of the more popular is a personalized wedding candle favor that shows the couples names and the wedding date. These can be standard votives or in a shape that symbolizes an aspect of the wedding ceremony.
There are numerous places that sell candles and a quick search on the net will give you hundreds of sites with thousands of styles.
