Wedding Candle Ideas and Tips (part one)

There are so many different things you can do with candles for your wedding. Whether you use candles as the main focal point in your centerpiece, or as accents on your tables, you can create a look that is unique and personal. Below are some tips and ideas on how to make your wedding easy, affordable, and a "day to remember".

Light your candles prior to the event.

Lighting your candles prior to the wedding, will help them re-light easier and faster during the ceremony. Light the candle wick briefly, and then blow it out. Also, check the area around your candles. Test lighting will ensure that they will stay lit throughout the entire ceremony, and won't be extinguished due to overhead fans or air ducts.

Outside Weddings

If you are planning an outside wedding, glass hurricanes or cylinders are a wonderful was to help keep your candles lit on a windy day.

Candle light Receptions

Use candles as a functional light source. Dim the room lights and light the candles to create a romantic look. Candles give you the most "bang for your buck", and this can be an economical way to start your new life together.

Storing Candles

Store your candles in their boxes, and keep them away from direct sunlight so the color won't fade. Store them at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze them, this will cause the wax to crack.

Unity Candles

Want a unity candle that is made just for you? We can personalize your candles by using your invitation, wedding date or a design of your choosing. Want to keep that candle forever? We can put a tealite in the top of it, so your candle will remain intact for years to come.

Memorial Candles

A great way to include a deceased loved one in your wedding ceremony is with a memorial candle ceremony. A personalized memorial candle can be a touching yet simple way to have that person participate in your ceremony. Place it next to your unity candles at the ceremony, or have it at the entrance of the church.

Soy Votive Line

We have just added a new candle to our soy line. Due to the great response to our soy jars we have added soy votives. These candles are made with 100% soy wax, burn great, and smell strong. They retail for $2.75 each and that includes the votive cup. These candles are ready to go right out of the box. We also offer a sampler pack which includes 1 of each of our 12 scented votives for $28.80 per dozen. Get yours today.

Free Candle Giveaway

We are offering to give away FREE sample soy candles to any of our customers willing to do a product review in their blog. The great part is that you can review any candle product that you have purchased from us in the past. It doesn't matter how long ago you bought it. All you need to do is:

• email us to let us know the item you will be reviewing


• email us the link to your blog


• wait for us to email you back with the keywords and link back URL's to use in your review


• write the review in your blog and email us the URL


• email us your shipping address to get your Free candle

If you have never purchased one of our candles feel free to purchase one and do a review to get in on the free giveaway! Just go to U.S. Candle Co. and order what you like.


*free giveaway only available in the 48 states

*only 1 free giveaway per customer

*offer expires March 31, 2009

Soy Candles

There is a lot of talk about "going green" and being more environmentally friendly. Many Americans are taking small steps to be more environmentally friendly and take care of our earths resources. One of the things we have had requests for is a line of soy candles. Soy wax is a renewable source grown right here in the US, and therefore helps support our American farmers and our economy.

So we are happy to announce our brand new scented soy candles. We have 5oz and 12oz tapered square glass container available in 5 really strong fragrances including; Pumpkin Souffle, Clean Cotton, Lilac, Lavender, and Very Vanilla. These candles are made with 100% soy wax. These soy candles are being introduced at very affordable prices.

U.S. Candle Fundraising

We now have a fundraising program! Through this program your fundraising group will be able to raise money to pay for the things you need. Our candle fundraiser program is simple to use and has the potential to help you raise over 50% profits for your group. Use our program for new team uniforms, group travel expenses, a special cause, special events and dinners, and much more. Only have 5 people in your group... that's ok. Have 500 people in your group, that's ok too. Our fund raising program gives you options. YOU select the fragrances you want to sell, YOU select the jar sizes you want to sell, and best of all, YOU set your selling price. Follow the link below to view the details of our program.

Fundraising Program

Why are fragrances so important to us?

From the very first time you smelled a strawberry, the molecules from the berry that surrounded the fruit entered your nasal passage. Those molecules came in contact with the sensory neurons in your nose that caused a stimulus, which transmitted an electrical impulse to your brain. This stimulus was recorded in your brain as a memory.

God has created us with a sense of smell so closely associated with our memories that scents remind us of people, places and events. The fragrances we choose at U.S. Candle Company are purposely chosen to help remind us of those special moments and memories along with staying in tune with market trends.

Fragrance Trends! Lush but unusual blossoms, such as peonies, sweet peas and Asiatic lilies are capturing consumer imaginations. And while more traditional floral and citrus scents remain popular, they’re often tempered with subtle notes of patchouli, amber, pepper, teas or exotic orientals.

While lavender and vanilla scents remain perennial favorites, those looking for something different have picked these as individual choices or as blended fragrances because of their unique characters: mint, ginger, amber, cassis, patchouli, hazelnut, jasmine, gardenia, pink grapefruit, currant, berries and rosemary.

Holiday Favorites! Holiday favorites are the Grandma’s kitchen smells like pumpkin and apple pie, cake and cookie smells followed by citrus, berry, pine and spicy herb blends.

Economic stability for Candles! “When things are good, people have money to shop. When things are bad, people like to shop to cheer themselves up. Sometimes when the economy is poor, big-ticket items suffer but clothing stores and smaller ticket items like candles do OK in the right location.”
(Patriot News 7/27/08)

Candle Art

Our newest product is a battery operated candle like no other. It is a 3 inch diameter by 6 inch tall work of art. This flameless pillar candle is made from real unscented wax that has a gorgeous wrap around artistic label that fully encompass the candle. Right now we offer over 20 different patterns with more coming available soon. The LED candle light will last for over 100,000 hours which is equivalent to about 15 years. The 2 "C" batteries, which are included, to run the candle will last approximately 700 hours. The battery operated candle flame simulates the same random flickering and warm glow of a real candle. Our battery powered candles are great for homes with small children or pets. They can be left on in bathrooms or bedrooms as a beautiful night light option. We have patterns to fit all types of home decor. Get yours today for only $59.00 each.