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

A lit candle reminds us of creation, as the flame ignites the wick like brand new growth in the early spring. The word candle means to shine, so candles are a representation of the happiness and optimism of renewal that shines forth with the birth of a new baby. The flame of a candle has for many centuries, signified new beginnings and renewal. Its position in the celebration of an expected birth at a baby shower is assured by history.

Giving candles as baby shower favors came about because they are mementos of the baby's birth. Each lighting of the candle brings back the memory of the birth of the baby, making it a fantastic memory trigger.

Candles are superb for decorations at a baby shower. The ambiance of the lit candle is one of celebration and happiness. The new mommy and the guests will thoroughly enjoy the pleasant glow of the candles. A focal point of storks, flowers, teddy bears, or whatever party theme you decide on, with a candle in the center creates the wonderful accompaniment for the gift or refreshment table.

Together with the visual beauty of candles is the smell that can kindle a sense of purity, delicacy and rebirth that a brand new baby stirs in us. Placing candles scented with baby powder and pillars at various points in the room will impart the sense of calm and peacefulness, soothing the mother-to-be and her visitors, making a fantastic baby shower experience for all.

As a keepsake of remembrance, small votive candles or candle tins to accompany the theme could be given as favors to the guests. A larger version can also be given to the expectant mother so she can remember how much her family and friends love her each and every time she lights it. Candles in jars make the most superb prizes and even unique baby gifts and can be discovered to complement any theme used for a baby shower.

To create a special baby shower, an assortment of candles can be designed with one for each and every guest and a larger candle for the mommy to be. Lighting the candles should begin with the expectant mother.

The expectant mother will light the biggest candle and verbalizes a wish for her new baby. Each of the shower guests then lights one of the smaller, individual candles from the main candle and make a wish or blessing for the new baby, like May she be kind and compassionate or may he or she be a blessing to the mom and dad. This is an opportunity for the guests to voice their love for the new parents. Watching the candlelight go from one tiny flame to a beaming glow, lighting the whole room, adds to the fantastic baby shower.

Donna Gorenflo, owner and operator of Bama Babies & Birthdays understands the need to host an extraordinary baby shower. Personalization is the key in hosting an unforgettable event and our exceptional line of customized candle favors for baby showers have been a favorite by party hosts since 2001.