Does anyone have experience with Oil Unity Candles? (don't want my unity candles to blow out during

kalinskik

Hi,

I am getting married outside on a balcony overlooking the Hudson River so I think there could definitely be some breezes. My biggest worry is that the unity candles will blow out. We've dsicussed doing a sand ceremony but I'd like to try to see if anyone has any experience with oil unity candles?

I've read about them that they do no blow out- is this 100% correct that even with strong winds, because they're oil candles, they definitely won't blow out? Anyone recommend them or have any input on them for a wedding unity candle ceremony? 

I've seen them around like here: http://www.northwestglass.com/contemporary-wedding-words-decaled-unity-wedding-candle-p-397.html

krispi921

I have seen a picture of a unity candle inside a lantern. (You can search for it on Pinterest.) If we do have a candle, that's my favorite idea for outside.

weddingplanner2B

In my line of work, I've learned that nothing is 100% guaranteed. I would say your concern is legitimate. Where are you getting married? The venue may have an idea of what they have experienced before, which could set your mind at ease. Or at a minimum, tell you if the candle is a reasonable expectation regarding staying lit vs. an alternative such as a sand ceremony or a wine mixing ceremony.