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

As a person lights a candle, it can symbolize creation, as the burning flame springs forth from the wick like brand new early Spring growth. The word candle means to shine, so a candle represents the hopefulness and happiness of renewal that comes with the birth of a baby. The burning flame of a candle has for many centuries, been a symbol of creation and renewal. The burning candle's place in the celebration of an impending birth is assured by history.

Along with the visual beauty of candlelight is the scent that can evoke a sense of softness, innocence and new beginnings that a darling new baby stirs in us. Positioning baby powder scented candles and pillars at various points in the room will impart a feeling of calm and peacefulness, relaxing the new mother and her visitors, making a wonderful celebration for everyone there.

Candles are fantastic for baby shower decorations. The ambiance of the glowing candle flame is one of joy and celebration. The new mommy and the invitees will delight in the captivating warmth cast by the glow of the candles. A centerpiece of teddy bears, flowers, storks, or whatever party theme you pick, with a center candle makes the excellent accompaniment for the refreshment table.

As a memento of remembrance, embellished candle tins or votive candles to complement the shower theme could be given as favors to the guests. A bigger version of the candle can also be given to the expectant mother so she can always remember how much her family and friends love her each and every time she lights it. Candles in jars make the most excellent prizes for games and even exclusive baby gifts and can be found to complement any theme used for a baby shower.

Offering candles as favors to the guests came about because they serve as a reminder of the blessed event that can be enjoyed long after. Every time someone lights the candle will bring back the memory of the day, making the candle a terrific memento.

For the baby shower to be particularly memorable, a candle arrangement can be set up with one for every guest and a larger candle for the mommy to be. The lighting of the candles should begin with the mother to be.

The mother-to-be lights the biggest candle and says a wish for her new baby. All of the guests will then light their individual candles from the main candle and make a wish or blessing for the new baby, for example, May she be compassionate or may he be a blessing to the new parents. This is the best opportunity for the shower guests to verbalize their love for the mother and father. Observing as the light goes from one small flame to a shining glow, lighting the entire room, can only add to the perfect baby shower memories.

Donna Gorenflo, owner and operator of Bama Babies & Birthdays recognizes the ambition to host a momentous baby shower party. Personalization is important in making a celebrated celebration and our unequaled line of unusual baby shower favors have been sought after among baby shower party hosts since before 2001.