If I had to pinpoint one part of the planning process that takes the most time, effort and energy {not to mention budget}, I’d call out decor, hands down. And it’s no secret why. Decor is what sets the tone for the entire wedding, what influences how guests experience an event, and what showcases a bride and groom’s own personal style. Decor selection also comes with an endless array of possibilities. Enter stress and time commitment!

That said, there is one sure-fire way to add instant ambiance to any wedding, regardless of theme, color scheme, venue or budget. That cardinal way, Candlelight. There are few decorative accents more romantic than the soft glow of candlelight. Few wedding design approaches more widely applicable. And certainly few styling methods easier to pull together on your own. Candlelight ensures guaranteed WOW factor every single time. Don’t believe me? Let’s let some inspiration speak for itself!

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Love it? Then Make it Yours!

Here are a Few Tips to Making the Look Work Every Time:

1. Keep it Contained. Many public venues don’t allow open flames. That doesn’t mean that candlelight is out of the question. It just means you have to enclose the flame. Using candle holders fitted with chimneys, pairing tall votive holders with tea lights or hurricane vases with floating candles, are all functional and beautiful workarounds. And when all else fails, there are always LED candles.
2. Mob Mentality. For the best visual, cluster your candles into groups. Clustering ensures that pretty glow you’re looking for and when repeated down the center of a table, makes for a gorgeous table runner.
3. Remix It. Play around with your choice of candle and candle holder selection. Incorporating various styles and height alternatives will extend the pretty candlelight effect all that much further.
4. Let it Shine. Needless to say, candlelight shows best in a dimly lit room. Whenever and wherever possible give it the opportunity to shine.
5. The More, the Merrier. Although small clusters here and there will definitely do the trick, where budget allows it, go for as much candlelight as you can. This is one of those few ‘more is more’ situations!

xoxo.