Floating Candles | Set the mood with a floating candle

In preparing for a very special day, you think of ways on how to create a romantic ambience; something with the look of a class and elegance which gives off the feeling of being in a five star restaurant. There’s no need to buy some expensive art pieces or table cloths, all you need is a bowl, a few flower petals and floating candles. Yes, this is all you need to create the perfect and romantic look. Candles are a great tool to set the perfect mood for any special occasion. And one of the sure ways to achieve the desired mood is to combine two powerful elements: water and fire.

You will be pleased to know that creating this lovely centerpiece is very easy. To start with, find a container that will hold the water. There are countless items that you can use, the most common are large bowls since they hold more water and have more space for candles. But don’t limit yourself: wineglasses, glass cylinders and even water glasses can be used as your container. If you don't already have these in the home, they can be bought very cheaply from supermarkets and department stores. Once you made a choice on which container to use, fill it with water. Now it is time to select the floating candles that you want to place in the bowl. There are several types, colors and shapes of floating candles; try to find one that is fit for your theme. For a more romantic appeal, try the red or pink heart shaped ones; for a light and fun ambience try shades of pink, yellow and purple. Use as many floating candles as needed; the more candles the better it will look. Just imagine the flickering lights from all of them in one bowl completely setting the mood for the event.

Remember that there are countless options in creating this type of centerpiece. Also available are tea lights or for an extra dimension, try using some scented floating candles. The use of the scented ones are often preferred by party hosts since the scent contributes to the whole ambience. Consider the type of party you are holding and try to match the scent with the event. Once you have your candles placed in the bowl, add some finishing touches to the centerpiece by scattering some flower petals. Pick flowers that are not the same colors as the candles which will bring contrast to the centerpiece and will add some vibrant colors. Just remember not to put too many petals on the bowl, since they are just merely additions that will keep the candles separate.

The use of a floating candle is an easy way to add a vibrant look in a simple setting. Making this type of centerpiece is very cost effective as well; there’s no need to buy expensive items. All you need to do is to look around the house and your garden for most of the things that you need. Floating candles can really brighten the look of any dull space.