There are many items that can be given away as wedding souvenirs. These include figurines, food, soaps, and pens. For a more elegant feel, candle wedding favors are also available. The candles can be molded into different shapes and sizes, depending on the bride and groom’s specifications. They can also have different colors to match the wedding’s motif. Candle wedding favors are excellent souvenirs in whatever wedding theme. It can be given away at summer wedding themes, winter wedding themes, and even in Asian wedding themes. These candles can be made to have various exotic scents which all guests will truly enjoy.

Common candle wedding favors are those that do not need any container. An example of this is a rose ball shape candle. The candle itself has various circular patterns on its surface to give it a unique feel. Ribbons and laces can be wrapped around its middle area to make them more beautiful. Some wedding shops even have free “Thank You” tags attached to the candles. Another style with no container is a mini-sized candle with various colors. Similar to the rose ball shape, ribbons and laces can also be wrapped around them. They could also be covered with glitters to make them look more stylish.

Candle wedding favors take the shape of common items. For beach wedding themes, shells are the most sought-after style for candles. There are excellent shell designs available from most wedding shops. They can be made to match the color of the wedding motif. These shell candles are small thus fewer attachments can be put on them. Animal shapes are also popular for candles. An example of this is the butterfly. The wick is put on the middle area and the wings serve as the basin for melted candle wax. Butterfly candles are usually put in boxes since they are easily breakable when not handled properly.

Fruit candle styles are becoming popular as more and more couples opt to have summer wedding themes. The most common style used for souvenirs is the apple. Due to its shape, an apple is a good choice for molding candle wedding favors. The apple need not be red as they can be made to match the color of the wedding motif. More adventurous couples can select a banana shape for the candles. Since its shape is highly irregular, the banana candles are not used for its intended purpose but are rather placed in a certain area of the house as a display. Pineapples are much more suited for candle shapes if they are to be used at home.

There are also travel candles being given away as souvenirs. The travel candles are put inside small metal casings to retain its shape even if the wick melts the nearest area. Candle wedding favors in this style are easily customizable. The container can be made to match the color of the wedding theme. Text and images can also be printed on the cover. It could display the name of the bride and groom. The date of the wedding may also be put there. A ribbon can be used as the seal for the container. This gives a touch of elegance to the item. Some wedding shops even attach a small card to the candle so that the couple can add personal messages to each souvenir.

Various materials can be used as a container for candle wedding favors. The most popular is glass since it allows the recipient to see the inside of the container. Glass can be molded into a cup with different styles. It can have the shape of a sphere or even a mug with a handle. Vase styles are also popular shapes for glass. Those who have bigger budget can opt to get ceramic materials instead. They are more durable than glass and yet it can also be molded in styles similar to those available in glass. Wedding shops often carry both materials for candle containers.

There are other ideas for candle wedding favors but they can be either expensive or take too much time to create. Couples should plan ahead of time on which candle style and material they would like to have so that the wedding shop can prepare the best items to be distributed during the wedding reception.