It’s hard to deny the magic of candlight. Long a wedding decor mainstay, they bring sophistication and romance to any reception. From tealights to tapers, glass-encased pillars or even magical candles floating above, there are so many ways to bring the glamour of candles into your wedding.
Exquisite glass details from the ceiling to the candelabras polish this wedding perfectly. Photo: Chrisman Studios and Christoper Bobek, Floral: Newberry Brothers
Multi-tiered glass candles create the perfect romantic glow at a long table setting. Photo: Gruber Photographers, Floral Design: Atlas Floral Decorators, Wedding Planner: Lindsay Landman Events
Just imagine this garden as the sun goes down and the party continues into the wee hours lit only by tall candles. Photo: lane dittoe fine art wedding photographs, Planner: Thomas Bui Lifestyle, Floral: Flower Divas
Tall tapers in front of your guests, a ring of pillar candles behind them to create a cozy feeling. Via: The Knot
Lush florals are even more luxuriant with candlelight from below…or hanging from! Photo: Brian Dorsey Studios Floral: Tantawan Bloom
The magical look of glass spheres filled with tealights make your wedding venue oh-so-modern. Via: Preston Bailey
Experiment with shapes. Square vases add structure to the a centerpiece made of almost nothing but candles. Photo: White Lilac Event Planning
Don’t stop at burning candles. Electric ones add another level of glow (and may be the only ones your venue allows). Photography: Sylvie Gil, Planner: Sharon Sacks, Floral: Mindy Rice
Even the entrance of your venue can be graced with candles, like this modern installation-style design. The floral wall of hydrangeas and roses doesn’t hurt, either. Photo: Gold Grid Studios, Floral and Event Design: Kesh Designs
Surround your cake with teeny-tiny tealights for a picture perfect dessert table. Photo: Jose Villa, Cake: Hey there, cupcake!
Tall manzanita centerpieces dripping with crystals and flickering flames make that fairytale look a reality. Photo: Kristen Weaver, Floral: Raining Roses Productions
Mirrors and candles always play well together, teaming up for a timeless look. Photo: Victor Sizemore, Floral Design: Shawna Yamamoto Event Design
An all-white canvas illuminates with the addition of a few simple candles. These orchids almost look sculptural. Photo: Brian Dorsey Studios
