Baby Shower Candle Favors - Symbolic in Their Use
written by Donna Gorenflo

A lit candle brings to mind creation, as the flame covers the wick like brand new early Spring growth. The literal meaning of the word candle is to shine, so a candle is a representation of the joy and hopefulness of renewal that comes with the birth of a baby. The burning of a candle has for centuries, symbolized renewal and birth. The burning candle's position in the celebration of an approaching birth at a baby shower is assured by history.

Along with the beauty of burning candles is the smell that can bring about a sense of delicacy, rebirth and purity that a newborn stirs in us. Positioning candles scented with baby powder and pillars at different locations in the room will impart a sense of contentment and calm, soothing the new mother and her guests, making a fantastic shower experience for everyone.

As a keepsake of remembrance, candle tins with designs or small votives to correlate with the theme could be given as party favors. A bigger version could also be given to the new mother so she can look back on how much her family and friends love her each and every time she lights it. Jar candles make the most wonderful door prizes and even personalized baby gifts and can be found to complement any theme used for a baby shower.

Candles are fantastic for decorating for a baby shower. The ambiance of the glowing candle flame is one of celebration. The new mommy and the invitees will truly enjoy the beautiful glow cast by the candles. A focal point of storks, teddy bears, flowers, or whatever party theme you pick, with a center candle makes a wonderful accompaniment for the refreshment table.

The giving of candles as baby shower candle favors came into being because they are mementos to the the blessed event. Each and every time the candle burns brings back the memory of the shower, making the candle a terrific memory trigger.

To make a baby shower particularly memorable, a candle assortment can be designed with one for each guest and a bigger version for the mother-to-be. Lighting the candles will start with the mother to be.

She will light the biggest candle and says a wish for her new baby. Each guest will then light one of the smaller, individual candles from hers and bestows their blessings on the new child, like May he be compassionate and kind or may she be a blessing to the daddy and mommy. This is a great opportunity for the guests to express their love for the mommy and daddy. Watching the candlelight go from one tiny flame to a radiant glow, filling the entire room with light, contributes to the wonderful memories of a perfect baby shower.

Donna Gorenflo, owner of Bama Babies & Birthdays knows about the need to make a memorable baby shower party. Making it personable is the key in hosting an extraordinary event and our exceptional line of unusual baby shower candle favors have been a favorite by party hosts since the year 2001.