Candles are very symbolic objects. Some of the special occasions in life make use of candles. The history of
candles dates back to ancient Egypt, where reeds were soaked into hot animal fat to be used as light. The Romans were the first to create candles with wicks and tallow. Now, even in the 20th century, candles have never lost their mysterious meaning. Though modern technology has improved its production and its designs, they still maintain their meanings.
Candles sometimes reflect a new beginning, or joy, or victory or thanksgiving or even romance, as it is used to light up dinner table for two. It is of no wonder that candles are favorite wedding favours. Candle wedding favours make perfect wedding favours.
There are a lot candle wedding favours to choose from. They range in all sorts of sizes, shapes, forms and scents. When choosing candles for your guests, make sure that they are of high quality, to ensure safety in their use.
So, how do you spot a quality candle? First, the real high quality ones come with instructions which tell how long the candles will burn. It is important that you burn your candle to the minimum of time suggested in the instructions provided.
Next, check the wicks of the candles. You should avoid the long wicks and trim them before use. If you notice that your candles give out excessive smoke or if these wicks drown in the wax, then they are the wrong types of wicks.
Then, smell the smoke it gives out. There are some candles that give out too much smoke with little fragrance actually given off.
Now that you have on your mind the ideas on how to choose a quality candle, you should now orient 
yourself to the different types of candles so that you can choose the type that fits the lifestyle and personality of your guests.
Pillar candles are the candles we usually see: large, stout and solid. They are self standing. They are typically round but some of them may be square. Heat resistant candle holders or bases should be used.
Taper or dinner candles are those long candles we see. They are usually ¾ to 1 I” in diameter. They are usually 6’ to 18” tall. They should have a suitable candle holder, which must hold it lower 1/8ths and keep it from toppling over.
Gel candles are created from gelled mineral oils. These gels are then poured into attractive containers. They give of a sweet scent when burned. The containers where they are kept should be heat resistant.
Floating candles are shaped in such a way that enables them to float in water. They vary from various shapes and sizes.
Container or Filled Candles are candles in heat resistant containers. They are found in attractive containers.
Usually heat resistant glass jars and ceramic containers are used as their containers.
Specialty candles are candles, which were molded into various shapes and sizes. If you want a unique touch, you can use specialty candles shaped like hearts, flip-flops, flowers, roses or shells. They make adorable gifts for your guests and are very attractive when colorful and scented.
Votive candles are the ones we see in church sometimes; they are usually 2 ½ inches, stout and square or cylindrical in shape. They should be burned in heat resistant, glass containers to ensure safety.
Tea light candles are small candles, usually 1 and ½ ‘ in diameter and about ¾ ‘ high in a metal (tin) container. They are used in food warmers and in tea light holders and in burning fragrance oils.
Luminaria candles are decorative candles for outdoor use. They are candles usually buried in sand inside a container.
Do you now have the idea of what sort of candle wedding favours to give to your guests? Remember still, it’s the thought that counts!
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