Would You Light My Candle?

Would You Light My Candle?

January 14th, 2011 @ 10:08 am by Mrs. Eggs Benedict
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February in the NW means that it gets dark pretty early. According to this site, sunset on our wedding day will occur at 5:39 PM. But, with clouds and our venue situated in the middle of a forest, it’s likely to be darker much earlier than that. In any event, the darkness outdoors will provide a great backdrop to all of the candles that I want to have lit during the ceremony and on the tables for the reception.

I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned it yet, but instead of doing fresh-flower centerpieces, we’re going with candles. Lots and lots of candles if I have my way!

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Candles in Mason jars, tealights, votives—whatever we can get our hands on that we can light, that’s what I want. I love the different size jars that the picture above features.

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I’m not sure if we’re going to have room in the dining hall to crowd the tables with quite so many candles (it’s all going to depend on how many people can actually come), but I love the idea of having separate tables that are just crowded with candles like this to add more candlelight to the room (and make it so the overhead lights can be softer, which I think will give a more intimate feeling to dinner). However, since I’m not positive that will work, we might be able to do something similar back in the Great Hall where we’ll move to after dinner. Except that I’m pretty sure dancing + tables full of candles is probably not my smartest idea.

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However many candles we ultimately end up with, I can’t wait to see how the room lights up with their glow!

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26 Responses to “Would You Light My Candle?”

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dddd89 (message) 491 posts, Helper bee

Is your title a RENT reference? If so, I heart you!

1/14/11 @ 10:15 am (reply)

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JackieDe (message) 336 posts, Helper bee

Like dddd89 said, I also hope this was a RENT reference!

Also, I love the candle spread. It looks romantic and elegant, and all the different holders make it feel very cozy. Beautiful!

1/14/11 @ 10:24 am (reply)

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Kelly H (message) 61 posts, Worker bee

Those inspiration pics are beautiful!! Your wedding guests are very lucky!

1/14/11 @ 10:31 am (reply)

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iwantweddingchampagne (message) 134 posts, Blushing bee

1000 points for the Rent reference!

Great decor idea! I plan on using lots of candles too, they give areas such a romantic feel!

1/14/11 @ 10:34 am (reply)

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Pomapoo (message) 1,162 posts, Bumble bee

Your inspiration pics are awesome, and I have the song from Rent stuck in my head now
We are also incorporating lots of candles at our wedding. I think the warm, sophisticated feel/look of candles is so perfect for an evening wedding. Can’t wait to see your pics!

1/14/11 @ 10:35 am (reply)

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Lilacgal (message) 380 posts, Helper bee

Oh my!!!! I almost stopped breathing when I saw this!

I ADORE your pics! Candle light provides so much for the feeling and atmosphere of an event!

I hope you can have as many tables full of candlelight as you can stand!

1/14/11 @ 10:35 am (reply)

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miss.qwerty (message) 895 posts, Busy bee

Your inspiration pictures are so beautiful. I can’t wait to see how all of this candlelight looks in your venue - I’m sure it’s going to be amazing!

1/14/11 @ 10:45 am (reply)

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pinkpaperbride (message) 669 posts, Busy bee

I second the “is this a RENT reference?!” If so, you just made me extremely happy!!!

1/14/11 @ 10:56 am (reply)

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Mrs. Starfish (message) 1,924 posts, Buzzing bee

I’m with dddd89, is it a RENT reference? Now I have the song stuck in my head haha

1/14/11 @ 10:57 am (reply)

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BlueRidgeMere (message) 207 posts, Helper bee

This is what we’ve been planning to do, too — I love the warm rustic feel that goes with candles and jars. You found some fanTAAAAStic inspiration pics! Gorgeous!

1/14/11 @ 11:00 am (reply)

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Miss Lox (message) 1,128 posts, Bumble bee

Even if that wasn’t a Rent reference, I’m totally singing that song now. You should all be glad I’m not within earshot!

Seriously, love the candle pictures. These are the kinds of things that make me jealous of evening weddings.

1/14/11 @ 11:01 am (reply)

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ktdid23

We also used lots of candles - I loved the romantic glow and it really does make the evening much more intimate. Just be sure to let your photographer know that the main source of light will be candles so he can bring the appropriate equipment!

1/14/11 @ 11:02 am (reply)

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RingAroundtheRosie (message) 311 posts, Helper bee

Love candles, and especially love the RENT reference!

1/14/11 @ 11:51 am (reply)

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Miss Eggs Benedict (message) 339 posts, Helper bee

Yes - I love Rent! I couldn’t not use that title

1/14/11 @ 12:24 pm (reply)

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Stella iliopoulou

Great decor idea, i love it.

1/14/11 @ 12:35 pm (reply)

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Miss Giraffe (message) 4,216 posts, Honey bee

What a cool idea! That will look great!

1/14/11 @ 2:16 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Husky (message) 1,754 posts, Buzzing bee

Love this idea!

1/14/11 @ 4:15 pm (reply)

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KLloyd1 (message) 814 posts, Busy bee

love it! P.S. I love rent!

1/14/11 @ 4:18 pm (reply)

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Erin A.

I have the same exact top picture saved as my inspiration too! The only drawback to this is to a) make sure you get candles that will last from when you need to light them pre-guests thru the reception! and b) having enough people to light them!

1/14/11 @ 5:06 pm (reply)

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Miss Eggs Benedict (message) 339 posts, Helper bee

@Erin A.: Yeah, both of those were things that we needed to think about. Luckily we found candles that will work (Ikea!) and I have several friends and relatives that have already offered to be candle lighters!

1/14/11 @ 5:14 pm (reply)

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