Floating Candles are one of the most popular centerpieces that often gets a lot of attention. You can make many different beautiful arrangements with floating candles, perfect for special events such as weddings or entertaining.
Typically made of votive sized candles, they are usually put in a bowl of water where they float. Weddings and special events are favorites for floating candles, though others do often experiment with larger bodies of water such as lakes, the ocean, and swimming pools. (Though if you are using pool floating candles you will want to make sure they are large enough and do not get trapped in the pool’s filter system – that could potentially be pretty bad!)
Here are a few tips for choosing your floating candle arrangement:
Color: There are many different colors to try and check out that you can pick. Many choose white, pink, or red, though blue and purple and even yellow and orange are popular as well. You can experiment with different colors to see what effect the reflection on the water it gives to make it perfect for you.
Shape: Many shapes exist to give you a lot of flexibility in the overall design of your arrangement. You will often see flower shapes such as roses which are extremely popular for weddings. You may also see stars, triangles, squares, and other decorative shapes which can help add to the overall atmosphere.
Scent: Depending on the occasion, you may want to opt for a certain scent or go with an unscented variety. Vanilla is probably the most popular one you will see everywhere, though you can often find others from time to time as well.
The Bowl: Last but not least, don’t neglect to give some thought to the bowl you plan on using to hold the water. This can make for some very great and unique centerpieces. A clear glass punch bowl is often popular, though some may choose other decorative pieces. Fountains are another favorite, while some may prefer to go with several multiple smaller bowls grouped together in clusters.
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