Glass candle holders come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and styles, and their most important function is safety.  Pillar candles and tealight candles can be burned without glass holders, but it is always safer to use glass candle holders.  Votive candles liquefy while burning, so they must always be burned in glass votive candle holders.  The use of glass candle holders will prevent hot wax from dripping onto surfaces, which could potentially start a fire.  Prevent fires by using glass candle holders with all candles, and never leave burning candles unattended.

Scented candles make up an estimated 75 to 80 percent of all candles sold in the United States, according to the National Candle Association.  Tealight candles, votive candles, and jar candles are usually the most popular types of scented candles.  Some people may be allergic to certain fragrances used in candles, so it is important for those people to avoid those scents.  However, many people enjoy scented candles, so a candle in their favorite scent is a great gift idea.  Candles should always be burned in well-ventilated areas.

Unscented candles are mostly commonly used for events where food is being served, or in large groups where people may have allergies to scented candles.  Some highly scented candles can trigger attacks in those who suffer from asthma.  Pillar candles, floating candles, tealight candles, votive candles, and taper candles are usually always available without scent.  Unscented candles are available in many different colors and styles and are typically used for restaurants, weddings, and other large events.

Whether planning a Valentine’s Day dinner for two or for a larger group, this romantic centerpiece will be perfect for the dinner table.  Pink pillar candles are placed in large hurricane vases with natural rocks filling the bottom.  A small arrangement of pink and cream colored roses adds to the romantic look, while pink votive candles surround the larger vases and bring a balance of light to the table.  This beautiful centerpiece can be easily altered to match any color scheme or any type of event.

Valentine’s day is less than a week away, so it is time to start thinking about how to create a perfect table setting for a romantic dinner.  The gorgeous table arrangement above features pink votive candles in petite hurricane votive holders, which are arranged in a heart shape.  The votive candles are set on top of a large mirror to multiply the candlelight, and small bundles of flowers add a romantic touch.

Oyster votive holders can obviously be used on tables and other flat surfaces, but they can also be used as hanging votive holders.  Since oyster votive holders have a curled top, it is very easy to attach wire for hanging.  Oyster votive holders also fit into many decorative wall candle holders.  Oyster votive holders work well with 10 hour votive candles or standard tealight candles.