scented candles/tealights??

staycb01

I went to a fall wedding last year where they had big jars of vanilla scented candles through out their hall. Everyone kept commenting how wonderful it smelled and how it added to the whole feel of the night (which I agree with totally). Now I'm sure there were a few people who didn't care for the smell but all I heard was positive comments on it.
For part of our centerpieces, we are having 4 tealights around the base of our vases. I bought enough tealights for half vanilla scented and half non scented and was going to alternate between tables with the scented and nonscented tealights. I didn't want to over due it with vanilla which is why I only went with half/half. Plus tealights are a lot smaller than jar candles, so I don't think it would be too over powering - especially with only doing half of the tables with scented anyways.
Is anyone else doing scented candles/tealights at all?

annanoel21

I like the idea of scented candles. I'm debating on whether I want to do scented or colored floating candles. Too bad they don't make floating scented colored candles lol! I think the half/half will work fine. you're not going to be able to please everyone, but this is your wedding so do what you want :

kimm260

I wouldn't put scented candles on the tables at all and just do unscented. Is it possible to put the vanilla scented candles some where else?   We are not using scented candles anywhere.

CarolineandDean

Are you having a sit down dinner? I personally would not want scented candles burning at the same table where I'm having dinner. It messes with my sense of smell/taste.

aimee58

Half and half shouldn't be too bad.

FMIL is allergic to the perfumes or something that are in scented candles, so we can't have them or she'll be itchy eyed and sneezing all night.

Simply_Caitlin

I would not do scented candles for the reason the PP gave for her not having them.  If you're not sure if any of your guests are allergic I would stay away from them.  My brother in law is highly sensitive to scents.  If I didn't know this and had scented candles, he would be miserable all night.  If you decide to do it, I agree that it probably shouldn't be on the tables as I LOVE scented candles but even I don't like them lit on the table while I'm eating.

achiduck

I would avoid anything scented. Some people have allergies or sensitivities like myself. I can handle burning one or two candles in my home but if I went into a room where there were a lot of them I probably would wind up with a major headache and have to leave early.

lv2011

We're actually using cinnamon scented votives. I was leary at first because cinnamon can be pretty strong and overwhelming. But I did a test run with 20 burning at once in a small room and it was very subtle and not overpowering at all. I would just get a few of the ones you plan to use and test them out first.

mrshall1027

I have to agree with some of the PP's about not using them.  I personally can't stand vanilla and get an instant headache.  I'm not exaggerating or trying to be rude, but I'd probably have to leave your wedding to avoid a migraine.  With that said, if you were to do a lighter scented cinnamon, I'd be ok.  But, there may be someone else that feels the way towards cinnamon as I do toward vanilla.

staycb01

I think we'll be fine with the vanilla. Tealights are small and with only using half scented, I think it'll be ok. There are people out there who use real bouquets of flowers for their centerpieces which would really be parfume-y and fill a room up, so I think using 2 small scented tealights at each table will be fine.

KiaSoulmates2010

I would suggest doing a test run like  a PP had done. It will give you an idea of where you're at with the scent. I don't think a tealight has the scent power as a big candle jar. Honestly, if you bought them and you like them then put them out. If you're still debating then put the unscented candles on the tables and put the vanilla scented ones on maybe periphery tables (guest sign in table, cake table...et al). So you can still have that candlelight ambiance but without some guests having a scent attack. Hope that helps. Good luck.

PattySmith101

we are doing unscented candles... my dad would be sneezing all night if i had scented candles- its bad enough i am having real flower centerpieces..that probally will have him sneezing too... but he will just have to deal! :-)

TheSlowskys

In Response to Re:scented candles/tealights??:[QUOTE]Are you having a sit down dinner? I personally would not want scented candles burning at the same table where I'm having dinner. It messes with my sense of smell/taste. Posted by CarolineandDean[/QUOTE]

Ditto. As long as your venue doesn't smell bad I don't see the need for this.

NRod70

I am a candle lover.  Especially ones that smell like food, haha.  However, I would think twice about putting scented candles on a dinner table.  As silly as it sounds, it does effect the senses and the taste of the food.