Whats an alternative to memory candles?

Question

I just posted about them...im considering them...but then I thought what if it's windy outside? It will be outside but on a veranda...

if we don't end up doing candles...I know I want a photo..but I want something for my two bridesmaids to do if they like.. (I would have them light the cooresponding candle to their great grandmother)

I've got five months left and im getting antsy!

Answer 1

How about candles in enclosed lanterns? When the time comes they can open the lantern door, light the candle and then close the door. It won't go out then.

Answer 2

Personally, I think it is a beautiful idea to do the memory candles, but I would try to arrange for the candle to fit inside hurricane glass - that would help protect the flame. One idea would be to have one candle - to represent ALL of those who are with you in spirit but can no longer be with you in body. You could have one of the girls removing the hurricane glass cover and the other light it.

We didn't have the memory candle - ours was an outdoor wedding as well - but we asked the minister to include something about those who are in our hearts but have passed on. He incorporated it into the prayer and it was a lovely reminder without the focus being shifted away from the sentiment of the day.

Something like:
http://www.marketexpo.com/invt/3836&bklist=icat,5,shop,shopbyproduct,25_homeaccents,sp506_hurricane

would protect from the wind. and you could use flowers around the base to incorporate into your color scheme.

and here's a site for custom memory candles.
http://www.franscandles.com/hurricanesmemorial.html

My personal opinion - no offense - the battery operated candles won't give the same affect as lighting one, so if you want to include candles, you are better off finding some type of enclosure to protect from wind - just in case...with the ones I sent the link to, you wouldn't even have to remove the top if it is really windy... there's a hole in the top that you can use the long stick lighters to light the candle.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I agree, I think flowers would be nice. You could have you and your bridesmaids each add a flower from their bouquet to the flowers left for the person you wish to memorialize... as sort of a symbol that they are included in the ceremony.

Answer 5

In memory of my late Grandmother, I hung a picture of her on an empty chair next to the head table with a bouquet of flowers on the seat.

Answer 6

Hi bride to be...

I just sent you a video of a wedding-it happened on a beach, but you could still fill a vase with sand and carry flowers to place in the vase symbolizing those who have passed).

Answer 7

you could have a single flower in a vase to represent people who could not be there..

there is also an alternative to unity candles like this... some native american thing I think

Answer 8

Use flowers. They can place flowers in front of the photo if you want them to do something. We wrote in our programs that the flowers on the altar were in memory of those who could not be with us today.

Answer 9

How about a certain centerpiece in honor of them? Or placing flowers somewhere (possibly in front of a picture?) during the ceremony, in honor of those who have gone before you? Good luck, and congrats!

Answer 10

why not just put a flower or look into battery operated candles or lights