5 Innovative Ideas For Autumn Candle Wedding Favors

By Andrea McClure

This fall many brides are looking for the perfect wedding favor to give to guests. These favors are a way for the bride to show gratitude to the guests for attending her wedding. The challenge is to not only find an item that is tied to the fall theme of the wedding but will also be well received by the guests. There are several items that would fit the bill but one of the most versatile and popular are candle favors. These can either be candles or candle accessories that can make great decorations or useful non electrical lighting for certain occasions. Here are some great tips and suggestion for autumn candle favors.

Advances in manufacturing now make it possible to get great novelty candles. These items are shaped into unique shapes that you would not normally see used. They are perfect for the autumn wedding theme because you can get them in the shape of popular seasonal motifs, such as apples, corn, or even sheaves of wheat. The key selling point for these items is that while they are candles, it is their unique shape that will attract the attention of guests. They are also relatively inexpensive so they are also great for a bride who may have a particularly large guest list. A great suggestion for how to present them is to make them part of the place settings for the reception seating. This way a guest will immediately see it upon reaching their table.

A very popular option is the scented candle. With the increased popularity of aromatherapy many retailers online and offline now sell these items. They are perfect for the fall season because you can get them in scents reminiscent of the fall such as apple cinnamon, pumpkin, autumn leaves. They are great for guest who want to give their homes a pleasant seasonal scent that they can enjoy season long.

Another great option is personalized candles. These are customized with inscriptions or even a personal photo of you and your groom. They are great because you can use them to say thank you to your guests for coming. You can also put a favorite quote or wedding scripture on them. They are not only useful but they will also serve as great mementos of your nuptials. For a fall themed wedding you can also include images of fall leaves.

You can also give candle holders. These are accessories that not only keep wax from dripping on a table, but also enhance the beauty of the candle they are holding with their own artistic form. They are perfect also for your autumn them in that you can find in many interesting autumn forms such as a curled maple leaf or clear pumpkin. You can also get them in dazzling materials such as crystal. A great idea is to give them along with a candle as a set to enhance the impact of the gift.

Last, but not least is the votive candle. This is great for Catholics or simply a more decorative candle. If you are someone that celebrates All Saints Day, or Halloween as it is commonly known, this fall these are perfect. You can purchase some with the image of your favorite patron saint. Votive is also a style where highly detailed pictures are on the candles. You can get some with images of fall or harvest scenes. - 30299

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