How to Design a Wedding Candelabra

Wedding candelabras are candleholders that are typically decorated with flowers and other accessories. They accentuate the wedding ceremony site; provide intimate lighting and decor on each table at the reception. Knowing the theme of your wedding is helpful when designing a wedding candelabra. The theme lays the foundation for the design of the candelabra to include, metal, color and size.

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  Select the metal type of the candelabra. Candelabras come in various metals that become the backdrop color of the candelabra. Brass, gold, silver and crystal are a few metals from which you can choose.

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  Choose the size of the candelabra. They come in various sizes that include three to five arm designs.

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  Determine the color of the candles. White symbolizes purity but you may decide to select a color that represents your wedding theme.

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  Select the type of flowers and/or accessories that will be displayed. Candelabras can hold different flower types depending on the size of the candelabra. Flower choice is a personal decision and should reflect the overall flower design of the wedding. Some choose to display hanging crystals, plants or other decorative accessories.

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  Choose the colors of the flowers that will be used to decorate the candelabra. Most flowers come in a variety of colors. The colors should fit the theme and style of the wedding.