| andle is a powerful symbol of life, party, romance, | | | | as united. In the Philippines, two candles bring light |
| wealth and spirituality: it embodies the energy of fire, | | | | over the couple through the whole religious |
| and the dancing flame reminds spiritual elevation. The | | | | ceremony. In Czech Republic, the bride and the |
| candle is a natural source of light (fire being | | | | bridegroom hold a nuptial candle together and let all |
| dominated by man) and it acts as a link between the | | | | their guests light up their own wax candles from the |
| ethereal and the material world: indeed, the wax, the | | | | nuptial flame. The whole church is filled with sparkling |
| wick combined with fire and air make a synthesis of | | | | lights that symbolise the guests’ best wishes. |
| the elements in their union, which can be compared | | | | For your wedding, remember to provide your guests |
| to the couple united by wedlock. In religious terms, | | | | with candles that they will light up during the |
| the candle symbolises both faith in the | | | | ceremony or that they will bring home after the |
| believer’s soul and the purifying love of God. | | | | reception, as a favor for instance: candles indeed |
| The candle also represents peacefulness and | | | | make very symbolic and spiritual wedding favors. |
| intimacy, and it has protective properties. During the | | | | At your wedding venue, don’t hesitate to |
| wedding ceremony, a candle is lit in order to protect | | | | burn incense sticks and essential oils: you can |
| the couple from bad omens and evil spirits. Ritual | | | | recreate a sort of altar on a decorated table on |
| candles must not be blown out : they either burn till | | | | which you can put a blank wedding book that your |
| the flame fades, or an extinguisher is employed. A | | | | guests will fill with happy messages, best wishes and |
| ritual candle is used only once. | | | | pieces of advice. The atmosphere created by candle |
| In Cambodia, candles play an important part in rituals. | | | | light and fragrances will put their mind at peace and |
| For Cambodian people, a candle perfectly embodies | | | | provide them with inspiration. You can also decorate |
| human life, which can easily be blown out, or passed | | | | the tables with candles that will put your guests at |
| from one candle to another. In South Africa, when | | | | ease, creating an intimate reunion at each table; |
| the bride and her groom have exchanged their vows, | | | | people who initially don’t know each other will |
| a candle is lit and only then, the couple is considered | | | | feel relaxed and will soon open friendly discussions. |