Wedding Accessories Knowledge Base - What are Candles, Candle
Holders and Vases?
A candle is an object of light, and sometimes
a source of heat, consisting of a solid block of fuel (commonly
wax) and an embedded wick. Today, most candles are made
from paraffin. Candles can also be made from beeswax, soy
and other plant waxes, and tallow (a by-product of beef-fat
rendering). Gel candles are made from a mixture of paraffin
and plastic. Although electric lighting has phased out candles,
candlesticks and candelabra are still used in modern homes
as a decorative element or to add atmosphere on special
occasions. Before the invention of electricity, candles
were brought into the bedroom using chambersticks, which
were shorter than ordinary candleholders and furnished with
a wide pan to catch the wax drippings.
The vase is an open container, often used
to hold cut flowers. It can be made from a number of materials
including ceramics and glass. The vase is often decorated
and thus used to extend the beauty of its contents.
