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

Lighting a candle helps us remember creation, as the flame ignites the wick like brand new Spring growth. The word candle literally means to shine, so really candles are a representation of the hopefulness and happiness of renewal that comes with the birth of a baby. A candle's flame has for many centuries, signified rebirth and new beginnings. The burning candle's place in the celebration of an expected birth at a baby shower is confirmed by history.

Candles are superb for decorations at a baby shower. The ambiance of the glowing candle flame is one of celebration and joy. The new mommy and her visitors will enjoy the pleasant warmth cast by the glow of the candles. A focal point of storks, teddy bears, flowers, or whatever theme you decide on, with a candle in the center makes a wonderful complement for the gift or refreshment table.

As a souvenir of remembrance, decorative candle tins or votive candles to correlate with the shower theme could be given as favors. A bigger version could also be given to the mother-to-be so she can recall the love of friends and family each and every time she lights it. Jar candles make the most fantastic prizes and even exceptional shower gifts and can be found to complement any baby shower theme.

Along with the enchantment of candles is the fragrance that can kindle a sense of rebirth, delicacy and purity that a newborn baby stirs in us. Arranging baby powder scented candles and pillars at different points in the room will impart a feeling of contentment and serenity, soothing the new mother and guests, making an excellent shower for everyone.

Offering candles as baby shower candle favors came about because they serve as a reminder of the event that can be enjoyed long after. Each and every time the candle burns brings back the memory of the baby's birth, making it a wonderful memory trigger.

For the baby shower to be particularly memorable, an arrangement of candles can be set up with a candle for every guest and a bigger candle for the mother-to-be. The lighting of the candles will start with the mother to be.

The guest of honor lights the largest candle and says what she wishes for her new child. Each of the shower guests then lights one of the smaller candles from hers and bestows their blessings on the new child, like May he be kind and compassionate or may he or she be a blessing to the dad and mom. This is an ideal opportunity for the baby shower guests to voice their support for the new parents. Observing as the light goes from one tiny flame to a shining glow, filling the room, adds to the perfect memories of a perfect baby shower.

Donna Gorenflo, owner and operator of Bama Babies & Birthdays recognizes the need to host an extraordinary baby shower. Personalization is the key in making a memorable celebration and our exceptional line of unique baby shower candle favors have been sought after by party hosts since 2001.