Unity Candles: Which to Buy and How to Use Them
Buy not pieces of candles for your unity candle ceremony, but sets if you are planning to have unity candles. Picking one of the unity candle sets lets you have the pillar candle and the tapered candles in a package. There is a small candle for using on top of a table. Bigger wedding candle holders such as ones that you see in the church, should be bought separately. Buying them is impractical, renting them is more sensible since they will only be used once.
Before buying, think about the type of candle you want. Here are some options.
Ivory candles are the common types. Most of the ceremonies that we see, usually have ivory unity candles for weddings. But one rule doesn't apply to all, so you can opt to look for candles that suit your style more. That way every item in your wedding could have the mark of your own personal style.
Your family crest or your names can even be impressed on the candle. This is a great way to personalize your unity candle. You pictures could also be used to decorate the candle. The corinthian type of candle contains love corinthian quotes or verses.
Your candles should be checked before using them even if they are expensive. Candles should be inspected for the size, stability, flammability, and the size of the wick.
Without proper precautions, your ceremony might not go smoothly even if your candles are beautiful. First, you need to make sure it is stable and won't fall. If possible the holder should be standing on even ground or a flat surface. And the weights of the candles are well distributed on the holder. Fires are unwanted. Second, it is important that the wick is long, so that there will be no problems lighting it. Third, think of the easiest way to light it. It is not advised to use a match or a cigarette lighter. They will make your wedding look informal.
