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

The burning of a candle helps us remember creation, as the flame ignites the wick like new growth in the spring. The literal meaning of the word candle is to shine, so a candle represents the hope and joy of renewal that shines forth with each new birth. A candle's flame has for hundreds of years, symbolized rebirth and birth. The burning candle's position in the celebration of an expected birth at a baby shower is confirmed by history.

Candles are ideal for decorations at a baby shower. A candle's ambiance is one of celebration. The new mother and her visitors will appreciate the enchanting warmth of the candles. A focal point of teddy bears, storks, flowers, or whatever theme you decide on, with a candle in the center makes the wonderful accompaniment for the gift table.

Added to the enchantment of candles is the smell that can kindle a sense of new beginnings, innocence and tenderness that a newborn stirs in us. Placing votives scented with baby powder and pillars at various spots in the room will present the sense of tranquility and calm, soothing the mother-to-be and guests, creating a wonderful baby shower experience for everyone there.

As a memento of remembrance, decorative candle tins or votive candles to accompany the baby shower theme might be given as favors. A bigger version of the shower favors might also be given to the new mother so she can look back on the love of family and friends each and every time she lights it. Jar candles make the most fantastic prizes for games and even one-of-a-kind baby gifts and can be discovered to fit any theme used for a baby shower.

Offering candles as favors for baby showers came into being because they remind us of the blessed event. Every time someone lights the candle will bring back the memory of the shower, making it an excellent memento.

To create a special baby shower, an arrangement of candles can be designed with a candle for every shower guest and a larger version for the new mother. The burning of the candles will start with the mommy to be.

The expectant mother will light the biggest candle and verbalizes a wish for her new baby. All of the guests then lights their candles from hers and expresses their wishes for the unborn child, such as May he or she be kind and compassionate or may she be a blessing to the dad and mom. This is a great opportunity for the guests to indicate their love and support for the mommy and daddy. Watching as the light goes from one small flame to a shining glow, filling the entire room with light, adds to the wonderful baby shower.

Donna Gorenflo, owner of Bama Babies & Birthdays knows about the ambition to host an extraordinary baby shower. Making it personable is the fundamental part in creating a memorable celebration and our one-of-a-kind line of customized favors to the guests have been a favorite by baby shower party hosts since 2001.