35 Candlelight Ideas for Romantic Weddings

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

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Photographed by Emiliano Russo - Amalfi Coast, Italy wedding photographer
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Photographed by Ruan Redelinghuys Photography - South Africa wedding photographer
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Photographed by Xiaoqi Li Photography - Virginia wedding photographers
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Photographed by Crémeux Photo - Montreal, Canada wedding photographers
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Photographed by SMJ Photography - York, Pennsylvania wedding photographers
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Photographed by ModernMade Weddings - Florida wedding photographers
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Photographed by Amy and Stuart Photography - Los Angeles, California wedding photographers
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Photographed by Dark Roux - Houston, Texas wedding photographers
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Photographed by Davina + Daniel - Montreal, Canada wedding photographers
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Photographed by Dark Roux - Houston, Texas wedding photographers
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Photographed by Jessica Hill Photography - Portland, Oregon wedding photographers
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Photographed by Into Dust Photography - Seattle, Washington wedding photographers
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Photographed by Sasha Reiko Photography - Seattle, Washington wedding photographers
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Photographed by Amy and Stuart Photography - Los Angeles, California wedding photographers
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Photographed by Mike Zawadzki Photography - New Jersey wedding photographers
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Photographed by Jenny DeMarco Photography - Austin, Texas wedding photographers
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Photographed by Alakija Studios - New York, New York wedding photographers

OUTDOOR RECEPTION DECOR

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Photographed by Yves Schepers Photography - Belgium wedding photographers
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Photographed by Joanne Dunn Photographers - Italy wedding photographers
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Photographed by Kevin Heslin Photography - Costa Rica wedding photographers
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Photographed by Greg Finck Photography - France wedding photographers

AISLES AND STAIRWAYS

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Photographed by Into Dust Photography - Seattle, Washington wedding photographers
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Photographed by M. Hart Photo - Los Angeles, California wedding photographers
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Photographed by SMJ Photography - York, Pennsylvania wedding photographers
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Photographed by Jenny DeMarco Photography - Austin, Texas wedding photographers
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Photographed by GK Photography - New York, New York wedding photographers
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Photographed by John and Joseph - Los Angeles, California wedding photographers
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Photographed by John and Joseph - Los Angeles, California wedding photographers
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Photographed by Talitha Tarro Photography - New Mexico wedding photographers

CAKES AND DESSERTS

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Photographed by Carolina Guzik Photography - Miami, Florida wedding photographers
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Photographed by Jurgita Lukos Photography - Lithuania weddingphotographers

PORTRAITS

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Photographed by Emiliano Russo - Amalfi Coast, Italy wedding photographer
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Photographed by Dezine by Mauro - Melbourne, Australia wedding photographers
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Photographed by Talitha Tarro Photography - New Mexico wedding photographers
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Photographed by John Winters Photography - Austin, Texas wedding photographers

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