Wedding favours are one of those details that guests genuinely notice and appreciate when they are done well. A small, beautifully presented candle or wax melt is one of the most popular wedding favour choices for good reason. Here is everything you need to know about choosing and ordering candle wedding favours.
Why candles make brilliant wedding favours
Unlike sugared almonds or personalised keyrings, a candle is something guests will actually use. A quality wax melt or small candle in a beautiful vessel goes home with the guest, fills their home with fragrance, and reminds them of your wedding every time they light it. That kind of lasting, positive association is exactly what a great wedding favour achieves.
Choosing the right scent for wedding favours
For wedding favours, choose a scent that is universally appealing rather than bold or unusual. You are buying for a large group of people with different tastes, so a safe, widely loved fragrance is the right approach.
Popular choices for wedding favours include:
- Soft florals: Rose, peony, or jasmine feel romantic and appropriate for a wedding.
- Fresh linen or white tea: Clean and neutral, these suit any guest and any home.
- Vanilla: Warm and universally loved, vanilla is one of the safest choices for a large group.
- Light citrus: Fresh and uplifting, citrus scents feel celebratory and positive.
Sizing and format
Wedding favours should be small enough to be practical as a table gift but substantial enough to feel generous. Options to consider:
- Individual wax melts: A single wax melt in a small bag or box is an affordable and elegant favour.
- Small votive candles: A small candle in a simple vessel feels more substantial than a wax melt and looks beautiful on a table setting.
- Mini candle tins: Compact, practical, and easy to transport home.
Personalisation
A personalised label with the couple's names and wedding date transforms a lovely candle into a keepsake. Even a simple kraft paper label with a handwritten or printed message adds a personal touch that guests appreciate.
Ordering in advance
Wedding favour orders should be placed well in advance, particularly with small independent makers who work in batches. For a wedding with 50 or more guests, allow at least 4 to 6 weeks lead time, and more if you require personalised labels or bespoke packaging.
The Victorian Candle Co. is a Carlisle-based candle maker. Browse our Scented Soy Candles or get in touch to discuss wedding favour orders. All candles are hand-poured in Cumbria using premium soy wax.