How to Use Candles in a Wedding Centerpiece

Posted by Anonymous , 9/5/2007 Tags:UseCandlesWeddingCenterpiece
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How to Use Candles in a Wedding Centerpiece

Introduction

Candles make beautiful centerpieces to decorate the tables at your wedding reception. Instead of paying a decorator to make the centerpieces, you can save money by making them yourself. Use these ideas to create easy-to-make, affordable candle centerpieces.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You'll Need

  • Candles
  • Tea-light candles
  • Flowers
  • Candleholders
  • Ribbon and glitter

Steps

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Step One

Purchase inexpensive, loose flowers from your local grocery store or florists such as carnations. Cut off the stems of the flowers leaving only 1/2 inch. Float four flowers in a glass bowl along with three or four tea-light candles to create each centerpiece.
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Step Two

Buy candleholders from the Shop for Bridal website.(See Resources below.) These candleholders are specially designed to be wedding centerpieces. Find "Spiral Candle Favor & Centerpiece" in the search box.
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Step Three

Add a 6" white candle from your grocery or craft store to the candleholder and fill the top with water. Place one candleholder on the center of each table.
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Step Four

Buy hurricane glasses and other candleholders from Save-on-crafts.com.(See Resources below.) On this website you can find a variety of different types of candles for discount prices. You can purchase them in sets of three, buy the dozen, or almost any quantity.

Tips & Warnings

  • Add ribbon and glitter to the centerpieces for a festive touch.
  • Mix and match borrowed candleholders from friends and family to use for your centerpieces.
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