35 Candlelight Ideas for Romantic Weddings

Details and Decor - November 5, 2021

35 Candlelight Ideas for Romantic Weddings

Nothing creates romantic ambiance for a wedding quite like candlelight. Its warm glow and sparkle makes altars, aisles, centerpieces, ceremony sites, and reception dinners look absolutely radiant. Today we’re sharing 35 candlelight ideas captured by today’s leading wedding photographers. Scroll down and discover some beautiful ways to add brilliance to your wedding.

INDOOR RECEPTION DECOR

bride-entering-candlelit-reception-space-with-trailing-sparkling-train-photo-by-emiliano-russo-photography — Photographed by Emiliano Russo - Amalfi Coast, Italy wedding photographer

reception-tables-with-floral-runners-candles-and-hanging-lights-ruan-redelinghuys-photography — Photographed by Ruan Redelinghuys Photography - South Africa wedding photographer

set-reception-tables-with-candles-and-sparking-string-lights-xiaoqi-li-photography — Photographed by Xiaoqi Li Photography - Virginia wedding photographers

reception-decor-with-sparkling-lights-photo-by-cr-meux-photo-sparks — Photographed by Crémeux Photo - Montreal, Canada wedding photographers

first-dance-against-many-candles-and-hanging-lights-photo-by-smj-photography — Photographed by SMJ Photography - York, Pennsylvania wedding photographers

couple-against-many-candles-modernmade-weddings — Photographed by ModernMade Weddings - Florida wedding photographers

ballroom-reception-seating-and-decor-with-tall-floral-centerpieces-amy-and-stuart-photography-los-angeles — Photographed by Amy and Stuart Photography - Los Angeles, California wedding photographers

candle-lit-reception-decor-on-the-fireplace-photo-by-dark-roux — Photographed by Dark Roux - Houston, Texas wedding photographers

bride-and-groom-first-dance-sea-of-candelit-tables-at-wedding-reception-worlds-best-wedding-photos-davina-plus-daniel-canada-wedding-photographers — Photographed by Davina + Daniel - Montreal, Canada wedding photographers

dining-room-with-chandeliers-and-candlelight-dark-roux — Photographed by Dark Roux - Houston, Texas wedding photographers

evening-reception-table-guests-listening-jessica-hill-photography — Photographed by Jessica Hill Photography - Portland, Oregon wedding photographers

creative-composition-of-reception-hall-with-drapery-tent-into-dust-photography — Photographed by Into Dust Photography - Seattle, Washington wedding photographers

elegant-long-table-sasha-reiko-photography — Photographed by Sasha Reiko Photography - Seattle, Washington wedding photographers

intimate-rustic-candle-lit-farmhouse-table-reception-decor--amy-and-stuart-photography-los-angeles — Photographed by Amy and Stuart Photography - Los Angeles, California wedding photographers

reception-tables-in-purple-lighting-mike-zawadzki-photography — Photographed by Mike Zawadzki Photography - New Jersey wedding photographers

shaped-reception-table-with-candles-jenny-demarco-photography — Photographed by Jenny DeMarco Photography - Austin, Texas wedding photographers

couple-caresses-at-end-of-candlight-table-worlds-best-wedding-photos-jide-alakija-new-york-wedding-photographers — Photographed by Alakija Studios - New York, New York wedding photographers

OUTDOOR RECEPTION DECOR

reception-table-with-centerpieces-candlelight-and-floral-display-hanging-photo-by-yves-schepers — Photographed by Yves Schepers Photography - Belgium wedding photographers

couple-at-outdoor-reception-table-in-evening-candlelight-with-string-lights-photo-by-joanne-dunn-photographers — Photographed by Joanne Dunn Photographers - Italy wedding photographers

candlelit-reception-table-overlooking-infinity-pool-photo-by-kevin-heslin-photography — Photographed by Kevin Heslin Photography - Costa Rica wedding photographers

head-table-rustic-wood-sage-pottery-brass-candlesticks-worlds-best-wedding-photos-greg-finck-france-wedding-photographers — Photographed by Greg Finck Photography - France wedding photographers

AISLES AND STAIRWAYS

arctic-club-reception-hall-expansive-view-in-purple-light-into-dust-photography — Photographed by Into Dust Photography - Seattle, Washington wedding photographers

couple-on-candlelit-stairway-under-the-stars-mhart-los-angeles-photographer — Photographed by M. Hart Photo - Los Angeles, California wedding photographers

the-kiss-during-candlelight-ceremony-under-golden-lights-at-cork-factory-hotel-smj-photography-pennsylvania — Photographed by SMJ Photography - York, Pennsylvania wedding photographers

couple-portrait-on-candlelit-staircase-jenny-demarco-photography — Photographed by Jenny DeMarco Photography - Austin, Texas wedding photographers

processional-photo-by-gk-photography — Photographed by GK Photography - New York, New York wedding photographers

long-sunset-view-of-couple-at-luxury-candlelit-ceremony-site-photo-by-john-joseph — Photographed by John and Joseph - Los Angeles, California wedding photographers

evening-luxury-couple-recessional-with-candlelight-and-flower-petals-photo-by-john-joseph — Photographed by John and Joseph - Los Angeles, California wedding photographers

couple-in-aisle-of-candlelit-church-before-guests-photo-by-talitha-tarro-photography — Photographed by Talitha Tarro Photography - New Mexico wedding photographers

CAKES AND DESSERTS

tiered-wedding-cake-and-centerpieces-with-roses-under-pink-lights-carolina-guzik-photography — Photographed by Carolina Guzik Photography - Miami, Florida wedding photographers

dessert-table-in-pink-and-white-photo-by-jurgita-lukos-photography — Photographed by Jurgita Lukos Photography - Lithuania weddingphotographers

PORTRAITS

nighttime-kiss-against-tables-set-with-candles-photo-by-emiliano-russo-photography — Photographed by Emiliano Russo - Amalfi Coast, Italy wedding photographer

nighttime-indian-bride-surrounded-by-lit-candles-dezine-by-mauro — Photographed by Dezine by Mauro - Melbourne, Australia wedding photographers

elegant-couple-portrait-against-santa-fe-new-mexico-red-rocks-with-tall-candles-photo-by-talitha-tarro-photography — Photographed by Talitha Tarro Photography - New Mexico wedding photographers

evening-couple-portrait-amid-flowers-candles-and-urban-view-john-winters-photography — Photographed by John Winters Photography - Austin, Texas wedding photographers

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Modernmade Weddings

Carolina Guzik Photography

Jurgita Lukos Photography

Into Dust Photography

Amy and Stuart Photography

Davina plus Daniel

Alakija Studios

Jessica Hill Photography

Jenny DeMarco Photography

Sasha Reiko Photography

Greg Finck Photography

Mike Zawadzki Photography

SMJ Photography

Ruan Redelinghuys Photography

Xiaoqi Li Photography

Yves Schepers Photography

Joanne Dunn Photographers

Kevin Heslin Photography

John and Joseph

Talitha Tarro Photography

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