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Not sure what design elements to include on your candles? Or how many candles you need to order?
It is perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed when planning your wedding tablescape and styling elements. After all, this is a very special time with lots of important decisions to make. Rest assured, we have put together some of the most frequently asked questions to help guide you through all stages of our wedding candle design process.
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What products & services do you offer?We specialise in beautifully hand painted keepsakes for weddings, special occasions, and gifts. Our collection includes: Hand painted wedding candles – Unity candles, bridesmaid proposal candles, memorial candles, and personalised designs to add a meaningful touch to your big day. Hand painted brushes – Delicate, custom-painted baby brushes with soft goat hair bristles, perfect for newborns and flower girl proposals, as well as boar bristle brushes for adults, making a thoughtful and luxurious gift for bridesmaids and maid of honours. Hand painted champagne bottles – Unique, customised designs for wedding toasts, bridal gifts, anniversaries, and special celebrations. Each bottle is a work of art, making it a memorable keepsake. We also love taking bespoke wedding projects on other surfaces beyond what’s offered, working closely with you to bring your vision to life. Have a custom request? Enquire today—we’d love to create something unique for you!
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Which wedding keepsake is right for me?Choosing the right wedding package can depend on your personal style, ceremony needs, and the level of personalisation you’d like. We offer several hand painted wedding packages, each designed to add a unique, artistic touch to your special day. Our Wedding Packages Classic Elegance Package – Perfect for couples who want a meaningful wedding ceremony set. Includes: Hand painted Unity Candle Set – A beautifully designed unity candle with matching taper candles. Custom Design Options – Choose from floral patterns, romantic calligraphy, or a design that matches your wedding theme. Personalisation – Add your names, wedding date, or a special quote. Luxury Celebration Package – Ideal for couples who want to elevate their wedding toast and reception décor. Includes: Hand painted Champagne Bottle – A customised bottle featuring elegant florals, gold accents, or personalised wording. Matching Champagne Flutes – Optional hand painted glasses to complete your toasting set. Personalised Keepsake Candle – A decorative candle to commemorate your wedding day. Bridal Party Gift Package – Thoughtfully designed for bridesmaids, flower girls, and other special guests. Includes: Hand painted Bridesmaid Proposal Candles – Elegant, custom candles for your bridal party. Hand painted Baby Brush for Flower Girls – A delicate keepsake brush with soft goat hair bristles, perfect for a proposal or thank-you gift. Personalised Touches – Each item can feature a name, date, or short message. Bespoke Wedding Package – Fully customisable to suit your wedding vision. Choose from: Unity candles, champagne bottles, bridesmaid gifts, reception décor, and more. Your choice of hand painted designs, colours, and themes. How to Choose the Right Package? For a meaningful ceremony, the Classic Elegance Package is ideal. For a stunning reception and toast, the Luxury Celebration Package is perfect. For gifts and keepsakes, the Bridal Party Gift Package makes a thoughtful choice. For a fully tailored experience, go for the Bespoke Wedding Package. Need help deciding? Enquire with your wedding theme and preferences, and we’ll guide you to the perfect package!
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What are the dimensions for each wedding keepsake?Our hand painted keepsakes come in a variety of sizes to suit different occasions and preferences. Below is a guide to our standard sizes: Hand Painted Wedding Candles Pillar Candles: Large: 250 x 78 mm Medium: 150 x 78 mm Small: 98 x 100 mm Taper Candles: Standard: 220 mm height Hand Painted Brushes Baby Brushes (Soft Goat Hair Bristles): Small: 150 x 40 mm Large: 180 x 70 mm Adult Brushes (Boar Bristle Brushes): Small: 195 x 60 mm Large: 225 x 70 mm Hand Painted Champagne Bottles Standard Bottle (750ml) – Ideal for wedding toasts and gifts Mini Champagne Bottle (200ml) – Perfect for bridal party gifts Magnum Bottle (1.5L) – A statement piece for grand celebrations Need a custom size? Let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request! Have more questions? Enquire for personalised recommendations!
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When should I enquire?It is important to allow enough time for consultation, design, painting and delivery of your bespoke wedding project. To avoid disappointment, we always recommend initially getting in touch around the 6-12 month mark prior to your special day. This will ensure your custom wedding keepsake arrives by your preferred delivery date - you may also consider pre-booking our studio time. It is important to note that January and February and the summer months are particularly busy times of the year for us, and our design diaries can fill up very quickly.
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Am I able to request a rush order?If you require a quicker turnaround time, please enquire for a rush order. Upon receiving your enquiry form, we shall negotiate the prices for such orders, taking into consideration our available inventory, hand painting capacity, scope of work, overtime costs, expedited shipping costs, and/or other additional expenses incurred by us to meet the client’s deadlines.
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What design elements should I include on my candles?Popular wedding day details to include in your wedding suite are your wedding theme, preferred colour palette, flowers, monogram, wedding crest, wedding stationery, wedding venue, holidays, pets, hobbies, and/or inspiration from our design gallery. You may choose to add some hand lettering to your keepsake to make these a lovely personal touch related to your wedding day.
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What flower design should I choose for my hair brushes?I like to think of designing hair brushes as a little garden of possibilities! You can request specific flower types, colour palettes, or arrangements to suit your vision. Some of my favourite designs are based on birth flowers to celebrate birthdays or mark special milestones. I also create brushes inspired by names — like ‘Lily’ with lilies, ‘Clementine’ with clementines, ‘Sky’ with soft blue lilies, and ‘Violet’ with delicate pansies. If you’re planning a wedding, I also paint brushes for flower girls, bridesmaids, and mothers of the bride and groom to match your wedding flowers — they make such a sweet keepsake and a beautiful part of your day. If there’s a flower (or a feeling!) you’d love to see painted, I’d be so happy to bring it to life for you.
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What if I’m not sure how to give feedback during the design process?You may provide your feedback either as an annotated/markup PDF file or by email. When using Adobe Acrobat, you can annotate directly onto the media to clearly illustrate exactly what you are referring to in your feedback. If you struggle to articulate your feedback with words, you may choose to draw out a little diagram or writing where in the design your feedback applies to if this helps you articulate your vision better and help us better understand your vision. The more visual feedback can be, the less creative momentum will stall and the sooner we can achieve your desired design. We are always happy to provide some prompts for feedback if you get stuck and need some tips for sending constructive feedback. You do not need to know exactly how to say it ‘correctly’; you only need to give us enough actionable feedback that we can collate and implement into a new design. This could be the overall design and layout or just one area such as the colour or font. The feedback you provide is invaluable to us, so this stage of the design process is very important and integral to the success of your design.
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How long do I have to give my feedback during the design process?You are welcome to take up to 5 business days to get back to us with feedback for each round. This will allow you time to write out any changes and create a design that is 100% your style. We always recommend writing down your feedback and leaving it for a few hours/days so that you can come back to it. This will allow you to relook over the design to see if there is anything you have missed or wish to add. We always recommend marking your calendar when you will be needed to provide feedback and ensure you are available to take the time and go through your feedback rounds. If you happen to have a multi-week holiday booked, or if you can’t be present to write out your feedback, please let us know so that we can revise your project timeline.
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How many wedding candles do I need?Before you start planning your candle quantity, it is important to know your table map (reception table quantity, size, and placement). Your event planner should have this for you. Start by mapping in your table centrepieces and other styling elements that will require space amongst or alongside drinks and meals. You may choose to pair your candles with floral arrangements and opt for banquet-style dining, so you may need to factor in the spacing needed between candles to ensure a practical and visually appealing table setting. We always recommend discussing your approximate candle quantity with your wedding planner to guide your candles around your map. Once you’ve considered these, you may account for candles needed in other areas of your venue, such as the ceremony space, entrance, bar area and any additional candle placements. You may also choose to hand out candle favours at the end of the reception, or to set aside some candles as keepsakes for your anniversaries. Minimum orders will be discussed personally with us during consultation.
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Should I choose taper candles or pillar candles?Whether you choose to decorate your reception tables with whimsical taper candle centrepieces, or large pillar candles that visually tell your story, it is important to consider your heights. We always recommend discussing your candle options with your wedding planner to guide your candles around your table map and explore creative ways to incorporate candles into your wedding decor. You may mix and match candles in varying heights and sizes for a dynamic look, or go for a uniform look with all candles the same size and height. Tall taper candles can add height, while pillar candles provide an elegant table setting. You may factor in that the large space on a pillar candle allows for more design and adding in special wedding details that visually tell your story artistically.
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Should I choose white or ivory candles?Before you select your candle base colour, we always recommend speaking with your florist to discuss your wedding theme and colours. Ivory candles are a popular choice for couples going for pastels and soft florals, while you may choose white candles to compliment a bright wedding theme. If you would like to discuss coloured candle options to add a pop of vibrancy with yellow, pink, violet, green, and black taper candles, please add this to your enquiry form. All bespoke candles will be colour matched to your wedding colours and theme.
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Is it safe to use the candles at my wedding venue?Before you request a bespoke wedding candle design, please double-check with your wedding venue regarding any safety regulations or restrictions on open flames. Every venue is different, and you may need to hire or buy deep hurricane glasses if your venue has a ‘no open flame’ policy. We always recommend discussing your candle options with your wedding venue to ensure you comply with their policies, and follow all precautions and restrictions set forth by your venue and local fire authorities. Care and Content Our candles are high-quality, non-drip candles, and are safe to burn as the non toxic paint burns along with the candle. For the best burn experience, please follow all safety measures: 1. Ensure your candle is placed on a heat-safe surface, and placed in a fire-resistant candle holder 2. Keep candles away from other table centrepieces and styling elements 3. Before each burn, we recommend trimming the wick to 1/4" in length 4. Use a snuffer or spoon to put out candles 5. Do not allow wick trimmings, dust, or other materials to accumulate in the wax pool. Remove any material from the previous burn. 6. For longevity, allow the candle to burn until the wax pool melts all the way to the edge on the first use (for large pillar candles this may take several hours). This will create a 'memory burn', which will help the candle to continue to burn evenly for future burns and prevent tunnelling. 7. Keep large pillar candles away from drafts. Drafts can disrupt the formation of the wax pool and cause uneven burning.
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