Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles

RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles Post By Carol Ann (Guest Post) (08/23/2008) I just attended a outside wedding a few weeks ago and they used decorative glass containers of sand for their unity candle - each mother carried one of two colors down the isle and when it was time to do the unity candle the bride took one glass with one color and the the groom took the other glass with another color and filled a larger container which had their monagram on it - it was really pretty cool. Good luck on your upcoming wedding! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles Post By odessa (Guest Post) (08/20/2008) We are having an outdoor wedding at my grandfather's house, and didn't want to worry him with candles being lit around the property; we are using LED tea light candles that we got 10 for $5 at Deals. They flicker and come in a frosted holder so no one will be able to tell they're fakes until they get real close. They look classy, and starting a fire is one less thing we have to worry about. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles Post by Deeli (102) | (08/18/2008) Contact Maybe Solar Lights? They can continue to be used in your yard, on your deck, even for subtle indoor lighting (as long as they're kept in a sunny spot during the day) or given away as gifts to family and friends after the wedding :-) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles Post by sandy c (1) | (08/16/2008) Profile | Contact Hi Darlene, you can buy the little battery tea lights or votive, put them in seashells. You can buy a box of 12 for about 7.00 at orientaltrader.com. They could be used so many ways. Take clear votive cups and glue shells on them and ad a tealight or votive(battery). I am a wedding planner and decorator and am always come up with cost cutting ideas. Hope that helps. Sandy C Report Spam or Abuse RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles Post by perfume and powder (567) | (08/15/2008) Profile | Contact How about mini lights? They sell them in shapes like stars and doves at Christmas. At Valentines they sell them in the shape of hearts. Or how about paper lanterns with battery operated candles inside? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles Post by theseamstress (353) | (08/15/2008) Contact Oriental trading company sells all sorts of beach theme decorations like string lights with that theme. Check them out. Report Spam or Abuse Request: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles Post by Laurel_admin (468) | (08/15/2008) Contact I am LOST! My wedding is in April, and the reception hall does not allow candles, however my wedding is an evening wedding, so candles would not only be fitting, but the soft light is what I envision. Please help, any tips? Lost in Indiana, Astute Answers: RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles What about twinkle lights, the white/clear kind that you put on your Christmas tree? Or, I read in a magazine about how people used lights (I think they were bigger lights like the kind that you put on your house) and covered them with paper lanterns that they had made, they just took out every second light bulb. Hope this helps!! (11/12/2004) By ML RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles Maybe you could use those battery operated candles that people put in their windows. (11/12/2004) By jeangnome46 RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles As this is the Christmas Season, you will find those candles used in windows and look closely, you will find that there are those which operate on batteries. Wallah, and you have candle light. Lots of times, as the closer you get to Christmas, they will put them on sale. (11/13/2004) By Shirley Little RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles My first thought was using the white/clear string of lights. The cords come in green or white. The white ones could entwine white candle harbors. The green cord would be hidden in ferns, palm, or any greenery you'd have. Battery operated candles I've used for the holidays are usually white or off/white. Instead of igniting the candles, the ushers, or whomever you choose, could just flip each switch on. (They have off and on switches). Just be sure to check each one before the ceremony. Congratulations & may God bless your marriage! (11/13/2004) By Bustersmamajo RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles I was at the dollar store yesterday and saw battery operated candles for Christmas - 2 for a dollar. You could also use battery operated strings of lights (you can find short strings of 10-24 lights) and check out ideas on wedding websites because I know I have seen ideas using string lights on them before. You can put the string lights into small trees or topiaries, or inside jars or bowls etc. Best wishes! (11/13/2004) By Trix RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles This is the perfect time to prepare. Find the electric Christmas candles now or on 1/2 price sale right after Christmas. Use the flicker bulbs and you'll get close to the effect of natural candles when it's not convenient or possible to use the real thing. Use flowers around them to disguise the plastic. (11/13/2004) By Jessie RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles At our Ace hardware, bulbs can be bought that look like a flickering candle flame. If you put it in one of the electric candles it would look like a real candle. Please accept my warmest wishes. (11/13/2004) By lorac456 RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles Perhaps your reception hall would allow small oil lamps? They would be beautiful decorated with a fresh or silk flower arrangement wrapped around it or even a silk candle ring placed around the base of the oil lamp! You may also want to consider a small battery operated lamp or lantern, also with flowers around them. (11/13/2004) By Debbie RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles White Christmas lights mixed with white tulle netting always looks elegant for weddings. Also the silver bell garland that goes on clearance after Christmas is what I use for reception halls I've decorated. The garland twinkles against the lights and is so pretty. (11/13/2004) By Melanie RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles God bless your wedding! Why not ask family & friends to "not" put their Christmas lights away this year but give them to you. Can imagine how pretty it would be to have all those different color lights as "background" for your White Wedding Gown! (11/14/2004) By Trish RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles What about icicle lights that people use at Christmas. I have ones that have a white cord and use blue lights - very pretty! (01/10/2005) By Theresa RE: Having a Wedding Reception Without Candles Try asking them if you can use hurricane lamps. This is usually allowed by the fire marshal who si standing in your way. Or try fiber optics. (03/23/2005) By Report Spam or Abuse