What would you suggest we use?

Question

My brothers is getting married in September. I am coordinating the decorating of the ceremony and reception. It is an outside wedding. The bride wants a path of candles that leads from the arch to the alter. We have some vases that we are putting candles in.

My question is What type of candle should I use? I want one that is going to give off the most light. I have checked into pillar candles but they are expensive. I was thinking of floating candles.

What do yall suggest?

Answer 1

I don't know how long the ceremony is, but I imagine that you want the candles to last till they walk back down the isle.  Right?  Have you looked at tapers or battery operated clip on lights?

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Answer 2

I suggest the flicker led candles, no worries of them blowing out.

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Answer 3

floating would be very pretty but will not give off a lot of light.  If you like the idea go with the floating candles and also use white xmas lights in the area for extra light and twinkle

Answer 4

Floating candles would  be very elegant and pretty in the vases. I think it's an excellent idea.

Answer 5

It's in my experience that floating candles don't give off very much light. I think your best option is to go with votives. They're fairly inexpensive and they give off quite a bit of light. Of course I don't have any idea what the vases look like so it's possible the votive might look a little weird since it is smaller.  

Answer 6

Take your vase with you to a reputable candle shop or wedding shop that deals with candles...and ask them. They can tell you which candles burn brightest, longest...you name it.  Then you will be sure you have exactly what you need.