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Use floating candles in tall cylinder vases on tables, like the beautiful black and red wedding table pictured above.  Sincerely Yours used white or ivory floating candles for this centerpiece, which match perfectly and create a perfect balance of color on the table.  For those who want even more color, you could also surround the cylinder vase with red and black votive candles.

Photo Compliments of Cindy in Colorado

Photo Compliments of Cindy in Colorado

Clear cup tealight candles have many everyday uses, but are also great for projects.  These beautiful aspen candle holders are handcrafted and sold by Imagine It Wood.  They are designed to hold a clear cup tealight candle.  These would be perfect for a wedding or other special event with a rustic or outdoor theme.  Clear cup tealights are versatile and can be used in many craft projects.

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Floating candles in large square vases can be as simple or extravagant as you like.  Pictured above is an example of a very simple, yet elegant table decoration.  With only a few items, you can create this beautiful table accent.  You will need large square glass vases, decorative glass rocks, fresh flowers, water, and of course, floating candles.  You can also add a splash of color with colorful flowers or aquarium rocks.  This centerpiece is just stunning!

Photo Compliments of Anjali in Florida

Photo Compliments of Anjali in Florida

Use floating candles, glass vases, and other decorative items to create unique wedding centerpieces.  These centerpieces incorporate 2 inch floating candles in small hurricane candle glasses and 3 inch floating candles in taller cylinder vases.  Both are set atop a large square mirror and accented with red rose buds and petals.  This centerpiece has a simple style that is beautiful and elegant.  As you can see from the pictures, candle centerpieces create a soft, romantic glow for reception tables.

Votive candles are available in a wide variety of colors and scents.  Choose from neutral white and ivory, or vibrant pink and green, or go bold with red and black.  Use votive candles at events or in everyday decor to make a statement with color.  Votive candles are a nice way to add color to a variety of spaces because they are versatile and small.  They can be used in any room and can be replaced easily if your favorite color changes!

Hurricane Candle Holder with Pillar Candles

Hurricane candle holders are about 3.5″ tall and 3″ wide, making them the perfect size for a variety of candles.  The hurricane holders above are shown with 2″ x 3″ pillar candles.  However, you can also use the hurricane candle holder with votive candles or 2 inch floating candles.  Hurricane candle holders are beautiful no matter which way you decide to use them.  They are quite simple in style, but create a very elegant look for any event.

Pink tealight candles are perfect for bridal showers, baby showers, and other types of parties this spring.  Pink tealight candles come in clear plastic cups and are gardenia scented.  Pink tealight candles are great guest favors or table decorations.  The clear cup makes the pink tealight candle aesthetically appealing and showcases the pink color.  Pink is a delicate, feminine color that pairs well with almost any other color.  Pink can be dramatic, soft, bright, or just about any look you want it to be.

Upside Down Wine Glass Centerpiece found at Tip Junkie

This interesting candle centerpiece is easy and inexpensive to make.  You may even have the supplies you need already in your home.  Start off with wine glasses of any shape or size.  Then, select various decorative items to suit your theme.  You can use tiny snowmen or Christmas ornaments for winter,  flowers for spring, seashells for summer, or pumpkins and pine cones for fall.  Lastly, place a small pillar candle on the flat “top” of the wine glass.  This is so simple to make and can easily be changed to fit any season or event.

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Purple is one of the hottest colors this year for decorating.  Purple is a rich, mysterious color that pairs well with many other colors.  Color trends frequently change, so use easily replaceable decorative items, such as purple votive candles.  Purple votive candles will add depth to your decor without breaking the bank, while allowing room for change if you decide on a new color combination.  Purple is a popular color because it looks great with most other colors.  When paired with tans or browns, it gives an earthy feel.  When paired with lighter pinks, blues, or greens, it gives a brighter spring feel.  You will be seeing lots of new combinations with purple this year as the color’s popularity continues to grow.

Long burning tealight candles are perfect for those events that last a little too long for a standard tealight candle.  Long burning tealight candles will burn clean for 7 hours or more.  They are white unscented and come in disposable aluminum cups.  The disadvantage is that long burning tealight candles do not fit in most standard glass tealight candle holders.  The dimensions of long burning tealight candles are usually a bit larger than a standard tealight candle.