20 Candle Wedding Favors That Are Totally Hot Right Now

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Two elegant wedding favor candle ideas for guests
Photos, From Left to Right: Dried Flower Co, Personalization Mall
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Christin Perry
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Updated Jul 25, 2023
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Wedding favors are a nice way to thank your guests for celebrating with you on your big day. And candle wedding favors make a great choice, if you'd like to pass out a token of your appreciation that guests will really be excited to use in their homes. After all, they're attractive, affordable and can be used more than once. What more could you ask for? If you're considering gifting your wedding guests with a small candle as they leave for the evening, you've come to the right place. Here, we're rounding up our favorite bulk candle wedding favors you can buy right now. Whether you're looking for something basic you can customize yourself with some DIY magic or personalized candle wedding favors that are all ready to be placed on the favors table, you're sure to find the best wedding favors here.

1. Dried Flower Candle Wedding Favors

50 piece personalized soy candle favors with dried flower
Photo: Dried Flower Colour

Dried flowers give off an autumnal vibe, which is why these would make perfect fall wedding favors. Available with dried flowers in five hues, these soy wax candles feature white wax poured into a white tin, with some dried flowers scattered on the wax. A personalized label is included, which you can use to fasten the dried flowers to the top of the tin for a pretty decoration.

2. Glass Votive Candle Wedding Favors

Premium white unscented candles for wedding
Photo: Amazon

This 24 pack of clear candles in glass holders is ripe for a DIY project. The possibilities are limitless, allowing you to accessorize with different colors and decorations that coordinate with your wedding day theme and decor. Our favorite ideas: a custom label, packaging the candles in tiny bags that match your wedding colors or simply tying on a rustic ribbon and wooden heart. Whatever you choose, these bulk candle wedding favors are pretty and affordable, so we consider them a win.

3. Beeswax Candle Wedding Favors

Custom beeswax candle favors for wedding
Photo: leboxboutique

If you're open to spending a bit more on a candle wedding favor, these beeswax candles are a safe, natural alternative to paraffin wax. Keep in mind, these are quite small, measuring only two inches tall, but they hand-rolled beauties feature a classic honeycomb pattern that's oh-so-rustic. And they come with tags that can be personalized however you'd like.

4. Gold Tin Candle Wedding Favors

Scented soy wax candles in gold tins for wedding favors
Photo: Amazon

These tiny gold candles make elegant wedding favors for your guests. Each candle burns for 15 to 20 hours, despite their small size. And the pack features four pleasing scents: lavender, jasmine, vanilla and rose. Plus, they're scented with essential oils instead of artificial fragrances, which makes them perfect scented candle wedding favors.

5. Initial Mason Jar Candle Wedding Favors

 Personalized Wedding Mason Jar Candle Favors
Photo: Personalization Mall

These small mason jar candle wedding favors from Personalization Mall come with black labels that feature both your and your partner's initials scrawled in an attractive white font that pops against a dark background. A simple heart between your names serves as a sweet symbol of the love your guests are celebrating on this special day. These candle wedding favors come in packs ranging from 12 to 216.

6. Succulent Candle Wedding Favors

Green succulent shaped candles for wedding favors
Photo: Amazon

The perfect wedding favor if you'll be using succulents to decorate your reception or as table centerpieces, these faux succulent candles will add an adorable pop of green to the surrounding space. Each pack of 12 features six different life-like succulents that each burn for around four to five hours. No green thumb required, either.

7. Wood Votive Candle Wedding Favors

Custom rustic wood candles with dried flowers for wedding favors
Photo: WeddingFavorsUS

Since rustic weddings are so popular right now, we've included several rustic candle wedding favors on our list. This adorable tealight candle features a mini wooden holder with a tealight that rests in the top and a tiny arrangement of natural dried flowers affixed to the front. You can choose from more than 20 colors and designs for the flowers, which ensures you'll be able to select the one that's perfect for your wedding decor. And when the tealight burns down, your guests will be able to replace it, which allows them to keep this candle wedding favor for years to come.

8. Heart Candle Wedding Favors

Rustic heart candles with dried flowers for wedding favors
Photo: Amazon

How adorable are these heart candle wedding favors? Each wooden heart holds a tealight and comes decorated with a tiny, neutral-colored arrangement that gives a rustic vibe. A small box is included for each candle wedding favor, too.

9. Jar Candle Wedding Favors

Custom wax mason jar candles for wedding favors
Photo: Amazon

These jar candle wedding favors are just right for a rustic wedding. Just think how well they'd fit into a reception held in a barn or outdoor pavilion. Each four-ounce candle boasts a pleasant lavender scent and burns for up to 10 hours. Add a label of your choice, tie on a piece of twine or hand out as is, depending on your preference.

10. Yankee Candle Wedding Favors

Wedding day scent yankee candle for wedding favors
Photo: Yankee Candle

These mini candle wedding favors from iconic candle company Yankee Candle feature the brand's Wedding Day scent, a pleasant blend of citrus and florals. Each glass jar is just over one ounce and wrapped with a pretty label featuring flowers and a wedding band. They'll totally contribute to your wedding day vibe.

11. Elegant Tin Candle Wedding Favors

Black tin candles with custom initials for wedding favors
Photo: WhiteConfettiBox

We think these elegant black tins with matching black labels are the perfect candle wedding favors for a black-tie affair. These chic candle tins feature an adhesive label on the top that boasts both of your initials in a minimalist white font that totally pops against the black background. Available in both two- and four-ounce tins in groups of 10, they feature a scent that's both sweet and floral. (And they're available in other colors, too, if the black isn't your thing.)

12. Personalized Tin Candle Wedding Favors

Personalized silver candle tin for wedding favors
Photo: MyWeddingFavors

Candle tins are popular and affordable wedding favors, which is why we've included these pretty silver ones on our list of the best wedding favor candles. When you order these, you'll get to choose from tons of wedding-specific designs for the label and lots of different colors, too. That'll ensure your candle wedding favors match your wedding's color scheme, if you choose.

13. Eucalyptus Candle Wedding Favors

Eucalyptus candle wedding favors
Photo: TheHobbyistBox

If you're on the hunt for scented candle wedding favors, look no further. These adorable mini milk jug candles are blended with 100% natural eucalyptus essential oil for a delicious and refreshing scent, and they feature a tiny dried eucalyptus leaf on the front (if you choose), along with a gift tag that's secured with string. They even have a tiny wooden wick!

14. Personalized Gold Tin Candle Wedding Favors

Personalized gold tin candle wedding favor
Photo: The Knot Shop

These simple, yet elegant gold candle tins from The Knot Shop sure get the job done if you're looking for candle wedding favor ideas. These petite unscented candles burn around three to four hours and are nestled in a stainless steel tin with a fully personalizable label that says "Thanks!" along with two lines of text of your choice.

15. Terra-Cotta Candle Wedding Favors

Terracotta candle wedding favors
Photo: UvraFavors

How adorable are these terra-cotta candles? The soy wax candles feature a wooden wick and a terra-cotta votive, and can come with a tag and a box. Whether you're looking for rustic wedding favors or you're simply a fan of the beautiful orange hue of terra-cotta, these candle wedding favors will make a great addition to your special day.

16. Rose-Shaped Candle Wedding Favors

Rose candle wedding favor
Photo: SpecialGiftEver

For a more traditional candle wedding favor, opt for these pretty white rose-shaped candles. Each comes packaged in its own gift box that includes a white ribbon, a tiny baby's breath arrangement and gift tag. What's more, these bulk candle wedding favors are super affordable, too.

17. Wedding Cake Candle Wedding Favors

Wedding cake candle favor for wedding guests
Photo: The Knot Shop

If you'll be handing out candles as wedding favors, why not choose these cute little wedding cake candle favors? Each candle is made of vegetable wax and is shaped like a three-tiered wedding cake all decked out with white icing. An included clear gift box with a delicate pink bow rounds out this wonderful candle wedding favor.

18. Personalized Mason Jar Candle Wedding Favors

Personalized Mason Jar Candle Favors for wedding
Photo: Personalization Mall

Go the traditional route with a wedding favor that features your new titles and shared last name. These custom candle wedding favors are vanilla scented, packed in three-ounce Mason jars and include a round sticker label to affix on the lid, which is available in nine different colors.

19. Luxury Glass Candle Wedding Favors

Luxury personalized candle wedding favor
Photo: DreamShopFavors

Impress your guests when you hand out these high-end glass candles. These elegant jars feature a crystal-like finish with a lid that rests on top and a customized metal tag that lends an upscale aesthetic. While they're pricier than most candle wedding favors, they're a gorgeous, sparkly addition to your favors table.

20. Crystal-Topped Candle Wedding Favors

Elegant personalized candle wedding favor with dried purple flowers
Photo: happyceremonies

This pretty candle is sure to be a hit with your guests. It's a simple mini candle wedding favors that's all dressed up with a crystal-like topper and an arrangement of dried flowers. A thin ribbon tied in a bow pulls the look together beautifully. Add your names and wedding date on the front for a personalized touch.

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