Bridesmaids....

kntrygrl4ya · February 2010

Hi Ladies!!! I'm new here and I was hoping for some insight. I'm getting married May 15, 2010 and I was thinking of having my 2 bridesmaids carry candles of some sort (possibly in scotch glasses or something) vs. flowers. I am getting married outside at 7pm in the evening in SC...Has anyone else seen this done and if so what are your thoughts and have you seen any pictures you may share??? Thanks!!

SarahPLiz · February 2010

The glasses might get hot, so I'd suggest lanterns. I am thinking of doing the same thing at our sunset wedding in November and my sisters (MsOH) are loving the idea.

kntrygrl4ya · February 2010

I was planning on a short pillar candle in the center with black rocks around it...them holding it (the glass) at the stem, do you think that would still get too hot??? Thanks for the suggestion!!

gottahavashorti · February 2010

Ditto SarahPLiz on the lanterns. If you go with candles, use flameless candles or make sure that they are actual candle holders that can handle the heat of the flame. Lanterns would still be easier though so that they don't have to hold their hand in front of the flame to keep it from blowing out while walking.

kntrygrl4ya · February 2010

With the glasses they wouldn't have to hold their hands in front of the flame. The stems of the glasses are big enough that they wouldn't really be "holding" the "ball" of the glass. (Maybe scotch glasses wasn't the right wording...Lol) Anyways thanks for the suggestions!!! Have either of you seen this before??

Huskerfanz · February 2010

Do a trial run and see how hot the glasses get where they would be holding them.

bablingbrooke · February 2010

Are they just carrying them in or holding them through the ceremony? At our wedding our MOH and BM had to hold candles w/ some flowers wrapped around them (Greek Orthodox ceremony). The flowers on MOH's candle caught on fire. My dad had to run up from the front row and put them out. We all had a good laugh but still my sister didn't appreciate catching on fire.

I would definitely advocate carrying them in a lantern unless you are having a very short ceremony or not having them hold them through the ceremony. Flowers are the norm for a reason

kntrygrl4ya · February 2010

Thanks Huskerfanz!...I have kinda tried that just haven't left them burning for that long. I think some people are getting confused when i say "carrying candles"..they will be in something and no flowers just rocks and the candle. I was interested in what people thought of the idea and if they had ever seen it done and if so what was it like. Thanks everyone for being so quick to answer and for all the suggestions...You guys Rock!!

gottahavashorti · February 2010

I do realize that they'll be in something, but not all glass is made to carry hot items. I'd hate to see someone get burned or a glass shatter because the glass isn't made for it. Of course, maybe the scotch glasses will work for that, but I know I've seen glass test tubes shatter over a flame before.

aerinpegadrak · February 2010

I was also going to recommend a trial run. You really won't know how well your materials will work until you see for yourself. Also verify that your ceremony space allows open flame, you may have to do a flameless option or something enclosed like a lantern instead. Once you work out the logistics, it sounds like a great idea.

stina93446 · February 2010

Are they holding the hurricanes for the entire ceremony? It sounds like it would be heavy....even if you're not using a heavy pillar candle, it does get heavy after a while. Same thing goes for bouquets, but at least those have handles.

emilyinchile · February 2010

I was going to mention what shorti did - I've seen glass shatter from heat. For safety, I'd go with something that's sold as a candle holder in whatever shape you choose rather than using a drinking glass.

AdeleDazeem · February 2010

Everyone gave really good advice so I have nothing to really add...

But I've never seen bridesmaids carry candles instead of flowers. Just thinking about it and a sunset ceremony sounds gorgeous. I hope you can work all the logistics out and accomplish it without any major mishaps. And... ya know... provide some pictures when it's over

suz62984 · February 2010

I like the flameless idea. Outside in May = Wind. The candles might get blown out. THis would also take care of the heat issue. I'm from SC too. Where are you getting married?

kntrygrl4ya · February 2010

Thanks Everyone!!! I have thought about the votive holders inside the glass decorated with the theme...so we shall see how it works!!! Yes fiddle that is exactly what I'm talking about...LOL And Suz I"m getting married at Cypress Gardens...What about you???

MyNameIsNot · February 2010

Check out one of those fancy candle stores. I think the one at the mall here is called Illuminations or something. Check also craft stores. They would probably have a glass container designed to be a candle holder, and thus hold the heat.

I'm envisioning snifters, and I think they'd look really pretty, so long as you have a strong enough glass. I love this idea!

aerinpegadrak · February 2010

http://offbeatbride.com/2007/10/jesses-new-orleans-influenced-laid-back-wedding

I know I'd seen more pictures of bridesmaids carrying candles, but Google Image search is failing me at the moment.

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