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Votive Candles
Votive candles are small, cylindrical candles that measure about 6 cm in height and 4 cm in diameter. They melt into oil while they burn, so need to be placed in glass cup holders.
Decades ago votive candles only came in one brand—white unscented candles that were placed in red glass cup holders.
They were used only in Catholic Churches for religious purposes. Votive candles were placed at the feet of statues and lit to commemorate the lives of important Saints. These candles were also lit during a time of prayer, usually a prayer that was made for a specific purpose.
Today, Votive candles are made in a wide variety of types and colors, and are scented or unscented. They are sold in every grocery store or small retail stores that specialize in the sale of home decorations. They are even sold for cheap prices in dollar stores and thrift stores.
These candles can be used for a number of purposes, but people often use them as home decorations. Their long burning wick gives off a bright glow and emanates a strong and pleasant smelling aroma throughout the house. Some people burn scented votive candles in their washrooms to fill the room with a fresh and delicious smell.
Votive candles usually burn five to eight hours long and sometimes even longer. Their hardy features are what make them come in handy in power outages.
Votive candles are also completely safe to use. Their glass holder protects the candles and prevents the flame from lighting other household objects on fire. However, when burning, the glass holder becomes very hot and will burn if touched. Hot oil will cause even more severe burning if spilt. So, it is best to keep a votive candle in one place once lit.
The Wedding Candle
Wedding candles, other wise known as unity candles, are lit to celebrate the uniting of two people and two families. The origin of this candle is unclear, but many people say that it dates back to the 1930s.
Traditionally, these candles were white. But, now they come in a variety of colors and can even be elaborately decorated according to the groom and bride’s desire. Any kind of candle can be used as a wedding candle.
A unity candle is a type of wedding candle that includes two taper candles with a larger, pillar candle centered in the middle. The pillar candle is known as the unity candle and it is almost always white.
This is a relatively new adaption to the traditional wedding ceremony and is most popular in the United States. The lighting of the unity candle represents the coming together of two families and is a symbol of their love for the bride and groom.
Floating candles are commonly used as wedding candles at out door receptions. These are tiny round candles that are placed in ponds to give a more majestic look to the garden.
Other candles that are used as wedding candles are tea, votive, pillar and taper candles. Tea candles and votive candles are usually placed in
the center of dining tables. Sometimes these candles may be placed on fancy candle holders to give the reception room a more elegant appeal.
Wedding candles are also used for other purposes. The newly weds have the option of designing their own personalized wedding candles that will last for life and forever remind them of that special day when they became one.
Relatives may purchase customized wedding candles for the bride and groom as gifts. These are known as candle favors and they come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. You can also find great deals on bulk votives if you are interested in budget weddings.
Regardless of their size, shape and color, and how they are used, wedding candles always add warmth and ambience to a wedding reception.
