Candles, White or Ivory?

bahamabride2015

Do you have a preference?  

We're having tons of candles and although my first thought is white, do you think ivory would feel more romantic?  They are going to be used for 90% of the lighting in our reception so they are going to be noticeable.

Thanks! 

Maggie0829

I really don't have a preference.  What does the rest of your decor look like?  What other colors are you using?  If you are using more bright and bold then I would go with white but if you are going with more pastels and softer colors then ivory may be better.

And for me, when candles are burning I rarely notice the color of the candle but rather my eye is drawn to the light being emitted by the candles.

bahamabride2015

The decor of the house is light creams and our accents will be navy and gold.  

theartistformerlyknownas

bahamabride2015 said:

The decor of the house is light creams and our accents will be navy and gold.  

I would go with ivory then. White can look really stark against anything but another pure white.

larrygaga

I will always choose ivory over white, because I do think it's softer and more romantic. Stark white is so harsh on my eyeballs.

ashley8918

Definitely ivory.

southernbelle0915

Ivory for sure. Especially if the rest is navy, creams and gold. 

bahamabride2015

Yeah I was thinking the ivory would feel softer and more romantic.  Thanks! 

ShesSoCold

Add me to team ivory.

raissyrais

Definitely ivory!

wandajune6

I didn't think I cared until I ordered white for the wedding. Then I realized that ivory was a much softer, happier feeling.

I'm not sure if it matters in this case but we're using LED votives rather than real candles. We're having lots of kids and a few babies in arms and the idea of live flames seemed like a bad idea.