Wedding taper candles are very popular and are used in a variety of ways.  Wedding taper candles are most commonly used in a candelabra during the ceremony.  Special guests are chosen to light the candles, which remain burning throughout the ceremony.  Wedding taper candles are also used in unity candle ceremonies.  In this ceremony, two taper candles represent the bride and groom while a thicker pillar candle represents the unity of marriage.  In addition to ceremonial uses, taper candles are sometimes used to decorate wedding tables as well.  Taper candles remain popular due to their simple beauty and versatility.

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There are many ways to use floating candles in a wide mouth cylinder vase.  To achieve this look by Sincerely Yours, fill a wide cylinder vase with water, and submerge your favorite flowers in the water.  Wrap bear grass around the circumference of the vase and top with a floating candle.  This look is neutral and monochromatic, but it can be customized by adding colored flowers or floating candles.

Votive candles are made from paraffin wax, contain 100% cotton wicks, and burn clean for ten hours.  Votive candles are available in over 20 different colors or scents, so you can find the right color or fragrance for your home or next special event.  Votive candles are commonly used in homes, restaurants, offices, churches, and for special events.  Always remember that votive candles liquify while burning, so a votive holder is required to get the optimum burn time.

Burning candles in memory of our loved ones can help bring us some peace and comfort in times of despair.  Unfortunately, death is something that no one can escape.  Some lose their children to drunk drivers, while others lose their spouses in war.  Some lose their loved ones to the evils of the world, while others lose their loved ones to natural causes.  We should always take time to cherish the memories we have shared with our loved ones.  Burning memorial candles is a common way to remember and honor those that we have lost.

Citrus fruit scented votive candles have a refreshing scent of natural fruit extracts.  The smell of fresh fruit smells like springtime.  The scent of citrus fruit is commonly used in household cleaning products because the aroma is stimulating and smells clean.  Use citrus fruit votive candles in your home to make it smell fresh and clean all the time.  Since it comes from natural fruit extracts, orange citrus fruit may be a good candle choice for those with allergies to stronger perfume-like scents.

This is just one more way to use floating candles in a table centerpiece.  Pictured above is an oversized wine glass with a couple of floating candles and rose petals.  The giant wine glass is set on top of a large square mirror, which is framed with votive candles and scattered rose petals.  This is a very romantic centerpiece that would be suitable for large special events or even for a special dinner at home.  Oversized glasses are also available in other styles, so you can choose the one that best suits your theme or style.

Square tealight candle holders have a sleek and smooth appearance that will add a modern twist to your decor.  Made from heavy 3/16″ glass, square tealight holders are sure to last you a very long time.  Standard tealight candles or votive candles fit perfectly into these square candle holders.  Square tealight candle holders can easily complement larger table centerpieces or stand alone in smaller areas throughout your home or office.

Two inch pillar candles are hard to find, but are widely sought after.  Two inch pillar candles are commonly used in slender hurricane or cylinder vases.  Two inch pillar candles offer the same solid beauty as larger pillar candles, but are small enough in size to use almost anywhere.  Two inch pillar candles are usually available in various heights, including 3 inches and 6 inches high.  The two inch pillar candles look nice in a small grouping as pictured above.  For a grouping with more depth, mix two and three inch pillar candles in various heights.

Photo Compliments of Sincerely Yours

Photo Compliments of Sincerely Yours

Floating candles in cylinder vases is probably one of the most common table centerpieces used.  This style is incredibly popular because it is so versatile.  To add variety, decorate each table a little differently like the ones pictured here, designed by Sincerely Yours.  One has beautiful color coordinated fabric wrapped around the base, while the other has color coordinated rose petals scattered about.  Although they are different, they are similiar in that they both have the same color palette and floating candles.  This will make your tables more interesting and give you more places to use your imagination.

Photo Compliments of Jamie in Florida

Photo Compliments of Jamie in Florida

Use floating candles and taper candles for your unity candle ceremony for a look that is unique and nontraditional.  Jamie in Florida used an ivory floating candle in a tall cylinder vase for the center candle and matching ivory taper candles for her unity candle ceremony.  Cylinder vases can be engraved with your names and wedding date, and then you can use it in your home for many years.  If you want to go for a more bold look, use colored candles that coordinate with your decor.  A floating unity candle is perfect for those who want something different from a typical unity candle set.