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A Perfect Bridesmaid Gift

2008-08-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Your bridesmaids are an important part of not only your wedding day, but the entire process of planning your wedding. Usually, these are close friends and family. Your girls have been there for you through thick and thin. They have stood by you in life and will stand next to you on your important day. Treat your bridesmaids to wonderful bridesmaid gifts to show your ultimate appreciation for all they have done for you.

We offer personalized bridesmaid gifts, engravable bridesmaid gifts and special gifts for your bridesmaids. If your girls are like you, they are probably always on the go. Our The Weekender Tote Bag is a perfect gift for day trips to the beach, or overnight trips. This weekender tote is large enough for all your travel necessities. The tote bag can be personalized with initials. The tote bag comes in a natural color with black trim. The monogram colors come in black, medium pink, aqua, apple green, red or lavender.

Your bridesmaids will love this tote bag. You will be able to show your gratitude for all of their hard work during your wedding process. Give them a quality gift that will be useful for years to come. Be sure to check out all of our beautiful bridesmaid gifts at candlesandsuch.com.

Extra Fun Essentials

2008-08-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

Your wedding day is a time for everyone to experience joy, togetherness, laughter and most importantly, love. All of your hard work and dedication to your special day will be on display. You will remember it as the day you sealed your love and commitment to your mate. Your wedding day will also be a fun and exciting time for your guests. Bring out the fun with some of our Extra Fun Essentials.

Have a blast with our biodegradable celebratory wedding poppers. These wedding poppers will bring jubilation to your guests and create fabulous photographs. A safe, spring-loaded device will send biodegradable confetti streaming into the air. The wedding poppers come in sets of 12.

If a tame situation is what you are looking for, we offer our Bottle Bubbles. After being swept off your feet, have the breeze whisk away beautiful bubbles as you celebrate. Your guest will feel like kids again blowing bubbles at the occasion. It is by far a cleaner, more sensible approach. The bubbles come in sets of 24 bottles. No matter how you would like to celebrate your wedding day, bring fun and excitement into your day with our Extra Fun Essentials.

Sweet Baby Blanket

2008-08-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

The arrival of a new baby brings joy and togetherness to all loved ones involved. Picking out a baby gift for the new baby or parents is usually an easy process. There are so many baby gifts that can be helpful and meaningful. Whether it is a package of diapers, or a plush stuffed animal, the gifts will be cherished. But, it is also possible to personalize a gift that can be a keepsake for years to come. Our "Sweet Baby Blanket" will keep the newborn warm and cozy during the upcoming fall nights.

The "Sweet Baby Blanket" comes in a Parker’s Pond Keepsake Box. The blanket can be personalized. This is a gorgeous gift baby gift within a gift. The ultra-soft, machine-washable, 30” x 40” baby-blue blanket is double-sided with lush velour and micro-fleece, and then exquisitely trimmed in pale-blue satin. This charming baby gift has embroidered green frogs on lily pads floating in blue-satin "ponds." Along the trim a dark-blue embroidery reads "Sweet Baby Boy." The "Sweet Baby Blanket" is also available in pink for the precious little girl in your life.

Help the parent’s transition into parenthood. Feel good about knowing your gift came with love. A baby gift comes from the heart. Warm the heart of the beautiful new baby with the "Sweet Baby Blanket."

Thank You Cards

2008-08-15T13:26:00.000-07:00

Where you a couple who recently got married on 08/08/08? You are probably back from your wonderful honeymoon. Now, it is time to write all those thank you cards to all your family and friends who attended your lovely wedding. At Candlesandsuch.com, we have just the cards for you.

Summer weddings can bring everlasting memories. Our Cherry Blossom Thank You Cards capture that special touch of the summer that you will remember forever. These bright white thank you cards feature a sweet, pink and brown cherry blossom design. The thank you cards are available in sets of 50.

You received so many special gifts that brought a smile to your day. With our Bride and Groom Thank You Cards you will return a smile to the faces of your guests. With a decorative pink and green background, this card highlights a stylish bride and groom on the front of these thank you cards. The Bride and Groom Thank You Cards are available in sets of 50.

Be sure to put your new return address on all thank you cards. Your guests will appreciate having your current and correct address. Although it can be a time consuming process, a handwritten thank you note is an appropriate way to thank those who love you. Be sure to share the responsibilities with your husband or wife. It will allow you to think back and remember all the memories of that special day.

Gifts for the Groomsmen

2008-08-13T06:00:00.000-07:00

The task of picking out the wedding party gifts has been bestowed on to you. For the ladies, it was quite simple. If you give them anything cute and girly, then you have done your job. But for the gentlemen, it can be a pain in the neck to try and figure out what would suit these guys. You want to show your dearest appreciation, but it is especially hard to find that one gift for your groomsmen when you do not know them all that well, either. So what are you to do? Take a look at these Silver Round Cuff Links.

On your wedding day, these guys will look handsome and debonair with these nickel plated round cuff links with their initials engraved on to them. They will look wonderful on these guys and it will also be a nice touch to your wedding as well.

Are you not sure how to package them? Not to worry, they come in special silver brushed tins that are polished looking and charming. It will take the worry and hassle out of finding a way to wrap them. It is one less thing you have to do! So put your trust in these beautiful cuff links. They will be the perfect gift to your groomsmen!

Eliminate the Wedding-Woes

2008-08-08T20:24:00.000-07:00

Ok, so let’s face it. Your dream wedding is coming up all too quickly or not quick enough, and things are going well. But they could be better. For instance: your soon to be mother-in-law. Not every lady has the luxury of hitting it off the first time with their fiancé’s mother, and some have to work for the bond. And that is ok.

A few tips of advice: for starters, have patience. You are not going to win that relationship over all at once. You have to take it slow and be considerate. Take everything in and really put your heart in to it. If you are just doing it for your husband-to-be, then she will definitely see that. Your heart has to be there.

Also, when you are trying to get to know her, let her get to know you, too. Be yourself and do not put on a front. You want her to get to know you, not the person you want her to think you are. Because think about it: if you are giving her a picture of someone that is not you, and you plan on marrying her son until death do you part, that’s a long time to be putting on an act.

It is important that you get to know your mother-in-law. Learn about her; more than just what kind of mother she is to your husband, but who she was even before she was a mother. You do not have to be best buds with this woman, but you need to be on a page where you can be comfortable and civil with each other. So give it your best shot.

Two Peas in a Pod

2008-08-06T11:04:00.000-07:00

Your daughter’s wedding day is coming up and she has assigned you the task of doing all of the little odds and ends that are racking together and making you want to pull your hair out. You need wedding favors for the wedding party and just nothing seems to fit. For your daughter’s fall wedding, we have some favors you might be interested in. In particular, we have the Porcelain “Two Peas in a Pod” Candle Wedding Favors.

On the outside of this handsome candle, “Two Peas in a Pod” is written along the side. It comes neatly packaged with straw filling in the box. A ribbon is tied around it and a little note saying, “For You,” attached. All you need to do is order them and pass them out. They come ready to go for your convenience!

Snatch up the “Two Peas in a Pod” porcelain candle. It makes for a wonderful little wedding favor for your daughter’s wedding.

The Lustrous Leaf

2008-08-01T21:42:00.000-07:00

You have gone through all this trouble to plan the wedding of your dreams. You work or days and hours on end just making sure the things go the way you want them to. People around you help you make your day be as perfect as possible. So when that day finally comes and everything goes on as planned, how do you thank those that helped? What kind of wedding favors do you give that will be a hit and let them know you appreciate all the hard work that they have done for you?

The "Lustrous Leaf" Copper Finish Bottle Stopper is a sure way to let them know that you are thankful for their help. It will also be a different gift, but yet one which everyone will love. Its unique style gives it a little flair. The copper leaf looks almost vintage and is also quite stylish.

Let them know that you care. Give them the Lustrous Leaf for your Fall wedding.

New Fall Favors

2008-07-30T20:04:00.000-07:00

Yes, it is almost August. Where has this year gone? So if you have a fall wedding scheduled to take place, it is coming up rather quickly. Summer is ending, have you picked out your fall wedding favors yet?

Whether it is for the reception after the wedding, for the rehearsal dinner, or the wedding shower, these Leaf Design Candle Favors will work perfectly! You can set them out on the reception tables to add to your handsome fall décor, or you can keep them packaged and have them neatly placed on the reception tables as little tokens of your appreciation to your guests.

Candle light always adds a certain spice to the atmosphere of a room. So why not have them lit around your home for that extra note of an intimate setting? This idea would work just fine for the wedding shower.

Your fall wedding will be fabulous with the Leaf Design Candle Favors. Use them as decorations or give them out as little Thank Yous.

Cherry Blossom Theme

2008-07-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

There are so many aspects to a wedding. There is so much to plan for and so much to consider. But have you thought about having a certain theme outside the standard color scheme for your wedding? The Cherry Blossom theme will do perfectly for you. It is fun and has a sensual feel to it. To go with such a theme, we have a collection of items for you to check out.

First of all, we have the Cherry Blossom Felt Favor Bag. At the reception, you could have these sitting at the tables with a few various goodies in side. The cherry blossom is symbolic or spirituality and feminine beauty, so it is fitting to have “Love” embroidered in to the front.

While the guests arrive at the wedding, you could have these Cherry Blossom Silk Wedding Fans to pass out before the ceremony. These would work especially well for those spring and summer weddings that are being held outside. It might get a little warm, and what better than to provide your guests with a little fan to cool them down with? Lastly, we have the Cherry Blossom Love Glass Coasters. At the reception, you could have these coasters ready and waiting next to the felt favor bags. Your theme would be complete as the guests may set their drinks down on these delightful coasters.

Enjoy the Cherry Blossom theme of your wedding! Your guests will love it!

Bachelorette Party

2008-07-23T08:00:00.000-07:00

One of the best parts about being a bridesmaid is planning the bachelorette party. The participating bridesmaids as well as the bride herself look forward to the occasion. But with the bachelorette party, the planning of it might be a little difficult. There are so many options as to what the night could entail, and yet you do not know where to even start. You want to make it as fun as you possibly can for the bride, and you do not want to miss out on anything you could have done.

The first thing you want to consider is the demeanor of the bride. Is she mellow, is she on the wild side, does she embarrass easily or can she make a fool of herself and still have a great time? If she is on the mellow side and she does embarrass easily, then you will want to keep it low-key even though you as a bridesmaid are the opposite. It is not about the bridesmaids and what their interests are, even though you want them to have fun as well. It is about the bride and showing her a good time, whatever that means to her. For those mellow girls, plan for a day at the spa or a girl’s night watching movies and playing Truth or Dare like you used to do back before high school. As for those wild-child bride, plan for a bar crawl or a Scavenger Hunt through town.

One tip to remember though: if after you have planned everything, the bride becomes uncomfortable or really would rather opt to not do what you have planned, always provide an alternate plan of attack. You want to keep her happy and keep her comfortable. Try your hardest not to plan things that are outside of her comfort zone. This is her bachelorette party. This is her night. So make it the best for her.

The Diaper Cake, Yummy!

2008-07-21T12:41:00.000-07:00

Babies are so much fun, are they not? The nine months can be agonizingly torturous to the parents-to-be while they wait with anticipation. The baby showers are exciting, but only add to the anxiousness they are feeling. When it comes time for the baby shower for your baby, make sure that you make the best out of it, that you get the full benefit of having one.

When you register for your baby shower, go crazy! Put anything and everything you can possibly think of down on to your list. You can never have enough for Baby. On the day of your shower, here is an idea for you: The Bloomer Baby Diaper Cakes. These bad-boys are not edible, but they are oh-so delightful to look at! This interesting arrangement will look fabulous as a centerpiece to your gift table or your little buffet assortment. It will add a great touch for the baby theme!

These Diaper Cakes come in a mixture of different styles; you have the Hot Pink Daisies with Leopard Trim, or you can go for a softer touch with the Mint Green Gladiolas with Mint Green Tulle/Natural Raffia Diaper Cake. Whatever your style, there is something for you. These tiers are put together with disposable diapers (Luvs) and are decorated with ribbons and flowers. This creative piece is neatly put together, and becomes quite useful when that baby finally arrives.

Don’t be anxious for the baby anymore, be excited and patient. He or she will arrive sooner or later! But until then, make the most out of your baby shower and enjoy it!

Tips to Buy “The One”

2008-07-12T14:57:00.000-07:00

No, in this case “The One” is not referring to your hubby-to-be. It is referring to the dress, that special dress that will distinguish you from the bridesmaids. Some ladies may feel quite intimidated when it comes to the topic, and some may feel all for it and ready to go shopping! But for those of you who need a little guidance first, here you go!

First of all, do not go alone! Maybe for the first time when you are just window-shopping to get a feel for what would make you comfortable, fine. However, when you are trying some of those dresses on, you may feel slightly bombarded by the sales staff. So pack up your herd of girls and hit the stores! They will be delighted that they are sharing in such a huge decision, and they will be the ones to give you the more honest opinion you will definitely need.

Next is a two-in-one. Do not shop early and when you buy the dress, stop looking all together! When you shop too soon, the time between the purchase and the wedding may give you room for things to go wrong; something could happen to the dress, OR you might see another dress later that you love far more than the one you got! Which is why when you buy a dress, you stop looking. Your mind will be encouraged to think of other options, which will create doubt about the dress you bought.

Lastly, if you are the bride that by far looks good in everything, there might not be “the one,” but a few that are great. In which case, you might want to stick to the dress that flows best with the theme of your wedding. You will look amazing in your dress and it will feel right when you are walking down that aisle.

Do your homework when it comes to the purchase of your wedding dress. You don’t want to buy just anything, and you want to do your best to ensure you are still going to love it by the time that special day rolls around. So ladies, get to shopping!

No to Rice, Yes to Bubbles!

2008-07-11T14:22:00.000-07:00

In the movies where a couple gets married, you are probably used to seeing the doors to the church burst open and out emerges the newly wed couple wearing smiles from ear to ear. As they race to the limo where they will be whisked away, their loved ones surround them as they cheer and applaud the couple. Meanwhile, from the depths of their hands they are throwing rice up and in to the air. Ok, lets pause on that vision. Throwing rice may have been a tradition then, but lets keep it a thing of the past. Not only do we not want those little birdies getting a hold of that rice and perhaps choking on it, but what a mess!

Instead of rice, here is a more tactful and yet more wistful, romantic approach: bubbles! When it is your turn to burst through those church doors and have the smile plastered to your face, imagine the guests blowing millions of bubbles all around you. It feels more fairytale like, doesn’t it? It is by far a cleaner, more sensible approach. So enjoy that fairytale, romantic feeling and have your guests use the bottled bubbles!

Tags and Labels

2008-07-10T19:23:00.000-07:00

After your bridal shower, baby shower, wedding, etc, it is customary to send out those Thank You notes. It can get redundant writing thank you after thank you. There is no doubt that your hand will start to cramp and you might even develop a little headache if you did not think to take note of who gave you what. But then again, you will not let yourself go without sending them because you know that it would not be polite. So what might be a way to save yourself a little time and maybe even a headache? How about using tags and/or labels to add to your thank you note?

Or perhaps it is Christmas time and you need tags for the abundance of gifts that you have to give out. Having these tags personalized will make your life much easier when all you have to do is apply the label and you just have to worry about the gift getting wrapped!

Save yourself a little time and be more efficient by using these labels and tags that you can personalize!

Wedding Favors… In a Box!

2008-07-09T18:33:00.000-07:00

Being that the planning stages of your wedding were probably the most stressful, you will want something to go smoothly. Like the wedding favors for example. You will want to provide nice little gifts for your guests. You will want to be creative, yet have them run smoothly. So take these Mini Cube Boxes in Pink. You can fill them with delectable candies and tie the box with a fancy ribbon to add a little more pizzazz to it. It will help enlighten the décor you have for the reception when you have these little boxes sitting there waiting for all of your guests to arrive.

Maybe you need something a little simpler looking. This Heart Shaped Candy Container will do just fine! You can fill them with little jelly beans or whatnot and have them waiting for you guests. While they are having a good time dancing and eating, they can happily much on the little candies that you have provided for them.

So make something run smoothly for once while you are planning the wedding of your dreams, and you can enjoy it all that much more!

Favors for Your Birthday Party

2008-07-08T06:15:00.000-07:00

All young ladies love their birthday parties. They bask in the idea of being the center of everyone’s focus for a day that she can call all her own. So throw a birthday party for that special young and invite all of her friends over. But what fun ideas are there for party favors to give your little girl’s friends as they help make her birthday special? Well, for starters, what girl does not like candles? These cute LollyPop Candles in pink or blue will be a hit at the party!

Are the candles not quite hitting the spot? Perhaps you can buy these Miniature Metal Pails and decorate them with all kinds of things. You could throw in there an assortment of candy or fun little toy games.

Show the young lady in your life a wonderful birthday this year! Have her friends over for a slumber party or just a small get together. She will greatly appreciate the gesture!

A New Wedding Favors For You

2008-07-07T11:52:00.000-07:00

Getting married soon? A sure fire way to make you feel slightly stressed is the part where you pick out the favors for your wedding party. You have so many other components to focus on for that special day, that the favors are really just the icing on the cake. (Oh, no… you just remembered the cake, didn’t you?) Anyway, you must be sure to thank your wedding party. Aside from you and the groom, they are the hub of your wedding, and they need to know that their part is appreciated. So now, how do you show them? This new “Autumn Branches” Bronze-Finish Metal Photo Frame/Place Card Holder will be perfect, especially for the ladies.

Women love to show off their pictures that they have taken that includes their family and friends. Your bridesmaids will really like this fancy frame because it is unique and classy. The groomsmen will love it, too. Whether they will utilize it themselves or re gift it to their girlfriends, either way, they will be happy with this wedding favor.

Don’t forget that your bridesmaids and groomsmen are agreeing to be a part of your special day, so show them your appreciation! They will be pleased with the frame you give them.

For Your Beach Themed Wedding…

2008-06-29T16:06:00.000-07:00

Having a wedding on the beach can be one of the most romantic settings, provided a hurricane doesn’t come rolling through. But still, it can be a touching experience: to hear the waves crashing against the shore, seeing the sun peak over the horizon creating the soft colors in the sky, and to smell the fresh clean air the ocean breeze provides. While breathing in the atmosphere around you, you look up and see the love of your life standing before you waiting to proclaim him self as eternally yours. What a memory to forever cherish. So… what will you need to keep the moment going?

Well, to keep up with the theme, have the reception on the beach as well. Candlelit, of course. So on the tables you will have these Coastal Elegance Frosted Glass Votive with Pearl Accented Organza Bag. The yielding glow from the flames of these candles will be softly lighting the faces of your guests as they take in the ambiance of the evening.

Now, your guests will need to know where their place is at the tables. They will find their names in the “Beach Memories” Miniature Adirondack Chair Place Card/Photo Frame. These delightful little chair placeholders will be the perfect touch to the beach theme.

Kick back and enjoy your day. Do what you can to make it as memorable as possible, because it will be the only one you will have of your wedding.

Personalized Ice Bucket

2008-06-27T07:35:00.000-07:00

Didn’t you realize?! Your anniversary is coming up! Quick, gentleman, time is running out before you find that perfect gift to tell your lady-love how much she means to you! Don’t run to the store, sit right here and pick out this Personalized Ice Bucket. Create a special evening just for the two of you. Take her out on a special dinner then bring her home to a candlelit atmosphere and share a glass of wine that was chilled in her new personalized ice bucket.

Make the whole package complete with this White Wine Glass Set that you can also have personalized. Have them set out and ready to go for a special evening dedicated to her.

Ok, and if you do not have an anniversary coming up, surprise her for a special evening on the Fourth of July, which is coming up shortly. Take her out for dinner or even stay home and watch the fireworks, just you and your love. So pick out the White Wine Glass Set and the Personalized Ice Bucket, just do not forget the wine.

Sweet Sixteen

2008-06-25T08:09:00.000-07:00

A young girl turning 16 is considered a milestone nowadays. Becoming a young woman, she will definitely want a day just for her. What girl wouldn’t love a day of being pampered? Take these “Queen For A Day” toe separators: after her feet have soaked in a bubbly bath for a while, use these little ditties to paint those toenails.

Now that those little toes are done, your Sweet Sixteen wouldn’t be complete without those hands being manicured. Sit back and relax while those fingers revel in a little bath of their own. Next it’s The “Cosmopolitan” monogrammed 5 piece manicured set. It comes with the nail file, fingernail clipper, tweezers, and scissors. Not to mention the initialed pink satin portable case that is just for her!

Give your soon-to-be 16-year-old daughter, niece, or friend a wonderful day of being spoiled! Add some friends and some snacks and you have yourself a happy young lady!

Save That Spot!

2008-06-22T22:29:00.000-07:00

The seating arrangements are crucial for any dinner party or reception. You hope the people you seat get along and no one secretly hates the person sitting across from them. But aside from that, create a fun atmosphere.

Use decorative card holders to save places for your guests. The Heart in a Heart Place holder will be sure to look great with any decorating scheme you have planned. Its versatile look will match just about everything!

So if your guests don’t get along, at least they have something nice to look at!

Keep Cool!

2008-06-22T22:18:00.000-07:00

Its summer time and you are planning an outdoor wedding. With gorgeous weather, a gorgeous bride, and a handsome groom, what could go wrong? Well, just that: its summer. It can be bright and breezy and turn to scorching humidity and no wind flow within seconds. Now we are talking about grumpy guests, an irritated wedding party, and worst of all… flat hair.

Well, I don’t know what to tell you about the flat hair, but you can definitely keep the breeze a’ flowin’ with these silk wedding fans. While your guests are being seated, equip them with a fan. It’s a great decorative addition, and quite functional and fitting for your outdoor summer wedding.

Keep them cool and focused on your important day!

Candy, Nuts, or Cookies…

2008-06-22T22:15:00.000-07:00

Remember the cookie jars grandma used to store her yummy cookies in? Use that same idea for a party favor! For a bridal shower, baby shower, or just a fun little girl’s party, have these little jars filled with goodies of your choice.

They come empty so you can fill them with whatever your heart desires. The label for the metal lid is up for personalization! This cherry blossom design will look fabulous with whatever message you wish to include on the label.

Your guests will be able to use and reuse these jars. How fantastic is that? A gift that is not only charming, but one in which they will be able to use?

Ahh, the Cake Toppers!

2008-06-17T10:22:00.000-07:00

What is the best part of a wedding? Ok, besides the actual ceremony, besides the beautiful dress, and the love between the newly-wedded couple… one of the best parts is the cake! Am I right? Let’s face it; the cake is the tasty treat to the whole event! Dress the delectable cake up with a cake topper!

Whether it is a comical pose between the plastic cake-topper-people or a romantic symbol, make it unique to you as the to-be-wedded couple. Make it “yours.”

There are plenty of options to choose from as well! Whether you would prefer it to be whimsical and romantic, comedic, or just simple, we have an array of every kind! Add to one of the best parts of a wedding and pick out the perfect cake topper!