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A single votive candle burning behind the glass panes of these lanterns gives off a soft, dreamy light, creating a setting of ambiance when used as centerpiences at a wedding reception. Use one per table, or combine in groups.
Frosted Votive Lanterns

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For a truly unique centerpiece idea, create enchanted worlds of light as the softness of pastels and the glimmer of metal come together in candle sleeves and a runner of sheer metallic fabric. The little bags dress up votives, while the sleek glass cylinders filled with water hold floating candles. The runner makes a stunning backdrop for any celebratory centerpiece. Fill them with water and floating candles, then veil them with the gossamer colors of our Iridescent Sleeves. By Illuminations.com

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An Outdoor Wedding?
Here's a fabulously unique decorating idea! Float these wax boat lanterns in a pool, pond or fountain. Can also be used to line walkways or placed on tables as centerpieces. Just $4.97
By Illuminations.com

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Floating pastel colored candles in a pretty frosted bowl, complemented by nearby pillar candles contribute to a romantic reception mood. Products by Illuminations.com

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Elegance in Glass... Planning a rehearsal dinner or special gathering? This collection is the perfect decorating solution for any celebration. It combines Hurricane Lamps with Pillar Candles, Bubble-Stem Candlesticks with Taper Candles, Glass Stem Sphere Holders and Martini Sphere Holders with Sphere Candles, a Small Martini Bowl one Floating Candle, and Large Martini Bowls, each containing three 2" Floating Candles. Al candles are ivory in color. Collection by Illuminations.com

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Scatter a parade of opaque glass votive holders about a reception room or a protected porch or patio at an outdoor wedding, and create a world of dazzling candlelight.
"Milk Glass" Votive Cups

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Classic, elegant centerpieces are easily created by grouping together pillar candles in varying heights. When chosing candles, quality counts. Better quality candles, like these from Illuminations, will burn longer and brighter. From $6.95
Plillar Candles

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Add elegance and height to your head table decor with tall candle sticks for pillar candles, like these from Illuminations. Made by glass blowers who've mastered a difficult technique to create the prominent swirls of glass, these are exquisite pedestals for either pillar or taper candles.
Optic Candlesticks

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Sometimes the simplest creations are the most dramatic. This collection of Pillars candles has a breathtaking effect! This collection includes the following sizes: 3"x12", 4"x16", 3"x3", 3"x6", 3"x9" - all clustered upon an elegant large square Bronzed Plate.
Collection by Illuminations

The special gel inside these reusable glasses looks just like bubbly champagne... and when it's burned down, you'll find your fortune in a miniature capsule.
By Illuminations.com

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CHAMPAGNE GEL CANDLES

Although it looks like a glass of champagne, this craft is really a Gel Candle. Coloring gives the clear gel a slight amber tint, just like champagne. The hardest part of this project is getting the coloring just right, so make sure you test it in a clear glass or cup before pouring into the champagne flute.

Dress up the candle by tying ribbons or small silk roses to the base of the flute. You can also add non-flammable embedments to the candle, such as glass embedments. You can contact Nancy Plomaritis at Nanplom@aol.com for more information on where to get complete gel kits, bulk gel or embedments. Although Nancy doesn't sell them herself, she knows those that do and are dependable.

This craft is courtesy of the Wedding Flowers Website and is used by permission. They retain all rights; copyrights to all contents, and directions are the property of the Wedding Flowers Website.

Candle Photo Courtesy of Jeri
Used by Permission

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR ALL PROJECTS:

Champagne Flute (Do not use thin glasses, as they can break)
Clear Candle Gel
Coloring - Amber and Cola Brown (or red if you want to make pink champagne)
Thin (but long) Wax Coated wick with metal tab
Sticky Tabs (or hot glue - hot glue is harder to do in a flute)
Candy Thermometer
Metal Pan and Spoon

INSTRUCTIONS:

ALWAYS WATCH YOUR PAN WHEN IT IS ON THE STOVE AND MONITOR THE TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES.

Prepare your champagne flute. Clean and dry completely.
Remove 1 of the paper tabs from a sticky tab and stick to the bottom of the round metal wick tab.
Straighten wax coated wick. Remove other paper tab and place the wick into the flute. Do this very gently until you have it in the middle. You can then press down with a pencil to fasten.
Melt gel in a metal pan.....constantly monitoring the temperature not to exceed 210 degrees...slowly. Add coloring tiny amount test to make sure of the color in another glass. A couple of tiny flakes for each candle.
Put a little gel on the wax coated wick only. Straighten it but don't pull the wick out. Let cool a little.
Pour the rest of the candle....keeping the wick straight.
Hold the wick straight until it is formed. Or use a long clip to keep it straight. If the wick moves out of place your candle is ruined.
Let your candle sit overnight before lighting. Bubbles will form in the gel to make it look more like champagne.

PLEASE NOTE: The hardest part is getting the color right. Make sure of the color BEFORE you pour. It will look a different color in the pan than it will look in a glass. You can test it in a clear votive cup or any clear glass.

The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent is to inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, the Wedding Flowers Website disclaims any liability for untoward results.