Elegant Ideas for Styling with British-Made Candles by Charles Farris
When it comes to summer wedding décor, few elements are as timeless, romantic, or atmospheric as candles. Whether you’re planning an intimate garden ceremony, a rustic barn reception, or a grand country house celebration, the right candlelight can elevate the mood, create unforgettable memories, and tie your wedding style together beautifully.
At Charles Farris, we’ve been crafting British candles since 1845, combining traditional techniques with contemporary fragrance and design. From classic pillar candles to elegant dinner tapers and luxuriously scented candles, our range offers everything you need to bring warmth, elegance, and sensory depth to your summer wedding.
Why Use Candles in Your Summer Wedding Décor?
Candles offer more than just light – they bring emotion, intimacy and atmosphere to every moment of your celebration. Here’s why they’re a summer wedding essential:
- Naturally flattering light that adds romance to every space
- Versatility to suit both indoor and outdoor settings
- Beautiful fragrance layering to create lasting memories
- Seamless day-to-night styling, from golden hour to late-night glow
Candle Styles That Elevate Your Wedding
Dinner Candles
Charles Farris dinner candles are drip-free, smoke-free, and hand-finished in a range of elegant colours. Whether styled in tall candelabras or paired with shorter candle holders, they instantly elevate a tablescape.
Use them for:
- Long banquet tables in garden marquees
- Intimate courtyard dinners
- Classic reception settings with floral runners
Pillar Candles
Our hand-poured pillar candles provide structure and warmth. Grouped at various heights, they’re perfect for creating impact down the aisle, around an altar, or nestled among flowers at the reception entrance.
Style them around:
- Ceremony arches
- Outdoor staircases
- Mantelpieces and side tables
Scented Candles
Fragrance is one of the most powerful memory triggers – incorporating a signature scent into your wedding creates an experience that lingers far beyond the day itself. Charles Farris scented candles are made with expertly blended oils for a long, clean burn and outstanding throw.
Scents we love for summer weddings:
- Elizabeth
A refined floral: Top notes of jasmine and orange blossom, heart of green mulberry, base of woods and cedar.
Elegant and romantic, perfect for traditional British settings. - Garden of Eden
A lush, heady blend: Tuberose, jasmine and ylang-ylang, balanced with green mandarin, wild moss and earthy woods.
Bold yet soft – ideal for garden parties and for enhancing the atmosphere around floral installations. - Rubus
Fresh and juicy: Blackberry and bay, layered with redcurrant, pomegranate, and a warm base of dried fruits.
Vibrant and modern, perfect for countryside weddings and vineyard venues.
Place scented candles at key transition points such as entrances, powder rooms or the guestbook table to subtly carry your chosen fragrance through the day.
Safe and Beautiful Candle Styling Tips
- Keep out of direct sunlight to preserve wax integrity in warmer months
- Use hurricane lanterns or glass holders to shield flames outdoors
- Always place candles on non-flammable, stable surfaces, particularly around fabrics and florals
- Choose Charles Farris drip-free dinner and pillar candles for flawless presentation throughout the day
Finishing Touches
Candles create rhythm, intimacy and elegance across every part of your wedding day. Whether used to guide guests through a garden, cast a glow over dinner, or highlight architectural details inside your venue, they offer a sense of timelessness and quiet theatre.
Pairing traditional craftsmanship with thoughtful design, Charles Farris candles bring 180 years of British heritage to life – beautifully suited to weddings with style, soul, and substance.
