And then everything started clicking. I don't know why it didn't click before. See, when I entertain, I am obsessed with using candlelight, whether it's blush-colored tapers in cranberry glass holders for a Southern-themed Thanksgiving, or those dramatic red tapers in my antique silver candelabra when I hosted a classic film night, or just a few glass votive holders on the stairs.
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| Soft candlelight for Thankgiving, inspired by SouthernLiving.com |
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| "Field of Light" by Bruce Munro |
I pretty much jump for joy when I see fireflies (nature's candleight!) or attend a midnight church service that has everyone holding candles. Dear me, have I discovered a hidden obsession? Whoa. Anyhoo, apparently candlelight's my thing. Hmmm....
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| Mount Vernon by Candlelight |
And I love theater, opera, ballet, Broadway shows, you name it - and when I saw the 2004 film adaption of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera, I was mesmerized. But, it's not the opera house that I'd want to base my wedding reception on. Again, it's candlelight. After all, when I looked up some reception decor based simply on opera, or even Phantom of the Opera, I was surprised to find that I wasn't feeling all the red velvet. Love red velvet, but more as a hint than an overwhelming sea of it! But the beauty, mystery, and romance of the fabulous, candlelit Phantom's lair - with more emphasis on candlelight than lair, of course - would be a gorgeous ceremony and reception theme. Back to candlelight again! And the gigantic chandelier. I have always been in love with chandeliers, starting with the one my grandmother had hanging over her dining room table, and I have loved that aura of fire and crystal ever since. So, I've got candlelight and chandeliers in my head as a theme, and loving it.
It would also let the bride wear a gorgeous formal gown, which is always cool. As long as there actually are not any references to Phantom of the Opera. Much as I love it, that would just be corny.
Here are a few fun idea pictures that I found on ProjectWedding.com:
Loved the beautiful table setting with fresh flowers in a small vase at each place setting. I'm sure your wedding will be breathtakingly beautiful with all the candlelight and chandeliers!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Anonymous! I'm so glad you liked the Thanksgiving table setting. I believe I bought the roses and Peruvian lilies at Safeway, and each cluster was sitting in a tiny votive holder from Michaels, which was perfect as a bud vase. In order to keep them fresh throughout dinner, I added a few drops of hydrogen peroxide to the water. They remained looking fresh for several days!
DeleteI love the luminary-lit pathways. How perfect that would be for a wedding held at dusk?! A wedding by candlelight would be romantic indeed. Everything good about dreaming, even if you don't have a groom yet. ;-)
ReplyDeleteDid you know that two of your co-workers are volunteering for Annapolis by Candlelight this year? We are going to take the tour Friday after work and then volunteer in the 7:15 shift. We are scheduled to be in the Water Witch Hook & Ladder building, former fire station, now condos, on East St.
So glad you liked the post ~runningwave~, and thank you for the comment! Annapolis by Candlelight rocks, and how awesome that you and a fellow colleague are volunteering! How fun! It is truly a beautiful and unique experience, especially considering that an fabulous old town like Annapolis has historically been bathed in candlelight far longer than in electricity.
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