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Memory Candles for Weddings
Some of the people you love most won’t be in the room. A memory candle on the memorial table gives them a place at your wedding: a parent, a grandparent, a sibling or a friend, remembered by name. Light it as the ceremony begins, and take it home to light again on your anniversary.
Wedding memory candle ideas
Three ways couples use them. Change anything before you order.
One candle for everyone you miss
A single candle with “Always With Us” or “Forever in Our Hearts”, for all the people you’re remembering. The simplest choice for a small memorial table.
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A candle for one person
For a parent who can’t walk you down the aisle, a name and a line like “I Miss You Dad”. Many couples choose a photo label for this one.
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One for each family
A candle for each side of the family, so both sets of grandparents are remembered. Order 2 and save $7.
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Choose a quiet spot
Near the entrance or beside the guest book, where guests pass but don’t crowd. Add a framed photo or two.
Add the candle and a sign
A small sign tells guests who the candle is for. See the wording ideas below.
Light it as the ceremony begins
Ask a family member or your planner to light it. Take it home afterwards and light it on your anniversary.
Wedding memorial sign wording
Classic lines for the sign beside the candle. Tap one to put it on the candle label too.
When to order your wedding memory candle
We recommend ordering 4–6 weeks before the wedding. That leaves time to choose the wording, approve your proof and receive it with room to spare. Candles ship in 4–6 days.
If you’re planning a candle for a parent, you might want to talk it through with family first. Some couples involve a sibling or grandparent in choosing the words.
Why a memorial candle
Grief needs somewhere to go. A memorial candle gives it a place: you light it when you miss them, and you let it rest when you need to. Every Afterlights candle carries their name or your own words, so it belongs to them. It’s 13.75 oz of 100% soy wax with a cotton wick, hand-poured in the USA, and burns for 60–80 hours, so it can be lit again and again.
Questions about wedding memory candles
What is a wedding memory candle?
A wedding memory candle is a candle lit at a wedding in remembrance of loved ones who have died. It usually sits on a memorial table with photos and a small sign, such as “This candle burns in loving memory.”
What do you write on a wedding memorial candle?
Keep it short: “Always With Us”, “Forever in Our Hearts”, or a name and “In Loving Memory”. For a single person, many couples use their name and a photo.
Where does the memory candle go at a wedding?
Usually on a small memorial table near the entrance or guest book, with framed photos. Some couples place it at the front, near where they say their vows.
How far ahead should I order?
We recommend 4–6 weeks before the wedding. Candles ship in 4–6 days after you approve the proof.