DIY Unity Candles–Done!

DIY Unity Candles–Done!

March 5th, 2007 @ 5:00 pm by Mrs. Blueberry
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Adding unity candles to our ceremony was sort of a last minute decision–our officiant told us about how other couples have incorporated a unity ceremony into a secular wedding, so that the candles just signify the joining of two individuals to create one family. We really liked the symbolism of that.

So yesterday at Michael’s I found a large pillar candle on sale for $3.50, and two tapers for $0.79 each. My mom already had some stick-on “jewels” on hand, so I used those.

The stick-ons:

I then cut apart and stuck on the “jewels” in a scattered pattern around each of the candles. It was *really* easy.

Finished product:

Total: <$7.00. Compare that to $32.50.

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8 Responses to “DIY Unity Candles–Done!”

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Miss Almond

Well done! I like.

3/5/07 @ 5:09 pm (reply)

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Luzl

Great job!!! Looks even better than the $33 ones.

Ms Blueberry, do you mind sharing where you got the taper candleholders? Thanks!

3/5/07 @ 5:10 pm (reply)

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Miss Blueberry

Luzl–sure! I got them at a thrift store They were $1.00 apiece.

Sorry I can’t be more help than that, though. :-/

3/5/07 @ 5:14 pm (reply)

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Rebecca

I was thinking about doing the same thing. I was a little scared that the stick-on jewels would not stay though. I was going to glue them on somehow myself. Did they stay pretty well for you?

Oh.. hint, hint.. when doing this, make sure you get candles that have a long burning time. The cheaper candles burn fast. The tapers may burn down before the ceremony is over!!

3/5/07 @ 5:15 pm (reply)

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Rebecca

I was thinking about doing the same thing. I was a little scared that the stick-on jewels would not stay though. I was going to glue them on somehow myself. Did they stay pretty well for you?

Oh.. hint, hint.. when doing this, make sure you get candles that have a long burning time. The cheaper candles burn fast. The tapers may burn down before the ceremony is over!! I’ve heard that happening!

3/5/07 @ 5:16 pm (reply)

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Luzl

Great find! So cute.

3/5/07 @ 8:25 pm (reply)

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Jennifer

I did my own and was able to personalize them with our last name initial, and I truly loved them more than any I could have bought! Yours look beautiful, and it’s such a great save!

3/6/07 @ 10:20 am (reply)

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imhkim

i think you could also add some ribbon or silk flowers, especially to the vase that’s holding the unity candle. if not, its pretty as is already. good job!