The Prettiest Ways to Decorate Your Wedding with Candles

To create the look for a formal soirée, place tall gold candelabras on your tables. As this Tara Guérard-designed wedding proves, they can easily elevate an otherwise simple display.

Here, hanging votive candles in geometric orbs make this industrial wedding venue feel oh-so-romantic. And, of course, the additional pillars and votives on the floor don't hurt either!

Simple white candles can add much-needed (but not-too-much!) light to an otherwise dark, moody area.

You know when they say "more is more," well this Chicago wedding is the perfect example. We love how these pillar candles are used in groupings on the tables and also in the hanging light fixtures up above.

A gold candlestick and a white taper candle can do no wrong, as shown here with a lush garland of greenery, fruit accents, and small white votives.

If you're pitching a tent in a dark field, it's smart to illuminate the outside of the space. And if you're already adding light, why not make it pretty, right?! That's why we suggest channeling this display by Tara Guérard, which shows how a multitude of candles in glass vases can work wonders.

Sometimes, it's smart to fill open spaces with candlelight. And it's really smart when said area is as pretty as this metallic-edged mantel.

Here, tall candelabras make a statement on long tables and add an old-world touch that meshes well with the historic space. When you're working with a venue this gorgeous, it's really best to not compete.

We're obsessed with these sleek mini vessels! Mix and match metallic containers (each filled with a votive candle or tea light) to create a simple-yet-modern display on the cake table.

Guests will have to find their seating arrangements no matter what so go ahead and make it easy for them. These candles do double duty in that they make a pretty focal point and light the way to the escort card display.

We can't decide if this candle-lined staircase is more for show or necessity. For one, it's smart to line tricky areas (like staircases) after dark, but this set-up is so dreamy that we'd be tempted to say "I do" here, too.

Create the look of stars in a clear-top tent by hanging glass orbs filled with tea lights. The more, the merrier.

Make your grand entrance all the more grand on a staircase glowing with tea lights.

When you spend months curating the perfect tablescape, you best show off your handiwork by mixing in candles of varying heights. These tall, black candles and mini votives make the perfect pair.

When you think of candlelight, you often think of a very ethereal, romantic look. But you can def make it modern by using sleek cylinder vases like these.

OK, we know you've seen pillar candles placed on the floor. But how cool are these gold-rimmed containers?! We have heart-eyes for them—and this backyard wedding in Atlanta.

Make a show of white taper candles on the table and in the chandelier.

Lanterns add a special touch to the entrance of this historic church. We especially like how the containers' black rim matches the black iron railing.

At this wedding in Italy, the bride used zero flowers and there's really no need when you have candles like these.

You typically see taper candles on set dining tables but they look especially great around this brick fireplace. (Seen here also with pillar candles, votive candles, and candle-filled lanterns.)

We're obsessed with these gold candlesticks, which look as if they were hand-selected from a number of vintage shops to create the perfect (or no-so-perfect!) arrangement.

Another grand staircase for the win! This particular statement-making entrance features candles mixed among lush garlands of greenery.

We can't get enough of this light-filled scene. Who knew the balance of taper candles on tables and bistro lights up above could be so perfect?

You already saw lanterns lining a staircase but you can also use these for added romance at the altar. We especially like them clustered in asymmetrical groupings, using different sizes.

Forget candles on the table (JK!) when you can put them below the table. We're all about this unexpected idea.

Add candles and cherry blossom branches to a historic fireplace and you're done.

Mini votives make this table into one of the sweetest dessert displays we’ve ever seen.

Utilize candles inside your cocktail tables by renting clear acrylic ones, which you can fill with fun arrangements like cotton—and candles, duh!

While we adore greenery-covered railings (we do!) it's really the candles that transform this show-stopping staircase. We'll pose here for bridal portraits, please and thank you!

Line the center of the table with grey taper candles in gold candlesticks for one gorgeous display. Viola!

Last but not least, any candle-loving bride must pose for a pic surrounded by hundreds of candles. This is one photo op you're sure to cherish forever.