Mrs. Kiwi, Los Angeles
Age and Occupation in 06: 27, Bookkeeper
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, P.E. Teach/Coach @ private schools in LA
Engagement Date: March 31, 2006
Wedding Date: November 3, 2007
Venue: Radisson Hotel
About Me: I'm a bookkeeper who failed high school algebra. I'm currently living in Los Angeles, literally a street over from where I grew up with Mr. Kiwi, my honey of three years. We have a jumbo mini-dachshund (seriously, he's huuuuge), and we're planning an autumn themed wedding on a shoestring, paid for by ourselves. The wedding date is my late grandma's birthday, I needed her there somehow, and that seemed like the best way for us. I can't believe I'm a Bee! I couldn't be more proud!
Candle In The Wind
September 7th, 2007 @ 10:28 am by Mrs. Kiwi
I have decided to decorate our tables with votives, using them as a way to add a little “something” to our tables.
This is what will be the centerpiece (going for a golden/rusty glow), on a mirrored square (they are all out of rounds).
One with Woofie in the background
Another one
This is what we’re going to use: the glass hurricane vase, a golden colored candle and rust/gold ribbon (it looks orange in the pics) and marbles. There will most likely be more marbles and the ribbon may be placed differently. Now, I am torn about which votives to get.
Option One:
Option Two
Option Three
Which votive do you like? Also on the table will be a mini pumpkin used to hold up the table name. The linens will be ivory, with ivory napkins and chair covers. On the chairs will be a rust colored sheet sash.
26 Responses to “Candle In The Wind”
Hi Woofie!
And I vote for amber!!! We had them and they give off suuuch a beautiful glow, and will match your colors perfectly!!
I vote for option three (amber colored). I think they would look beautiful with the centerpieces and add more warmth.
I like the amber ones too. I’d also consider not tying a bow in the rust-colored ribbon, but using a glue dot to hold it and make it a simple band around the hurricane. Makes the whole thing symmetrical from all sides. Maybe put a fall leaf where the join in the ribbon is, if you want some sort of decoration? I just think it looks more tailored.
amber votives!
Tanya, that is an EXCELLENT idea!!!! I can’t believe I didn’t think of it! Thanks!
Looks like the amber is winning so far…
Another vote for the amber- I think they will look fabulous on the white linens.
Go with the amber - they’re really pretty.
i vote for the amber as well…did u think about using battery operated tealights…that way you dont have to keep lighting the candles…just a suggestion..cause thats what were doing…my wedding is about fall…so were gutting out little pumpkins and using them as the votive holder and placing the battery operated tealights in them to add a romantic glow…just an idea:)
Love the amber ones, gives it a little something and they will glow beautifully in that color too.
Without a doubt… number 3!
Amber. Definitely. I am using the Ikea hurricane as my centerpiece, too (filled with peaches and wrapped with a rust dupioni silk strip tied in a knot). Where are the amber votives from? They might complement my centerpiece nicely, also 
the clear or frosted ones might add that contrast to all the rust/orangey colors you already have with the ribbon, candle and pumpkins. But the amber ones are pretty.
i was just at a wedding where they had those amber colored votives and they added a very rich feeling to the table setting. plus they look more expensive and “custom” than plain white or frosted. trust me, get amber!!!
Definitely #3 - amber votives!
We are using a similar setup for our centerpieces - a large hurricane, tall “khaki” pillar candle, surrounded by coffee beans. Then, around that on the table, we are using small amber votives like above with tea lights. I set it up, and it looks beautiful together.
Can’t wait to see your finished product!
AMBER!
I just ordered my gazillion candles from cudge!
My package weighed 71 lbs!!!
Amber will be beautiful, but what about a mix?
I love your doggie!!!!!!! And I think the Amber is really different and cool!
oooh,i like the amber. totally eye catching, even before i read all of the comments above!
and awww, i love your doggie! i had one just like him withthe brown paws. unfortunately, he got run over. 
so enjoy your doggie while you can!
amber…100%
amber… but that wasn’t the best part of your post.
Iheartdoxies!
especially the black and tan. I have one. her name is jezebel!
i wish woofie was in every photo…he makes my day everytime he appears. Oh yeah, another one for Amber.
Looks like amber is the popular color but I personaly think that the clear or frost votive will look better amongst all the color you have going on with the candle, ribbon, and stones.
I would go with the amber - they would look fabulous together!
I’m a big fan of the clear, but obviously in the minority here. 
Regarding the mirrors, be careful with them - they can cast odd lights around the room in the photographs afterwards. Might want to check with your photographer and see if they have any feedback on that, or just avoid using them on the tables that will be heavily photographed like the cake table.
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