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

When someone lights a candle, it can symbolize creation, as the flame ignites the wick like brand new growth in the early spring. The word candle means to shine, so a candle represents the optimism and happiness of renewal that shines forth with the birth of a new baby. A candle's flame has for centuries, been a symbol of renewal and new beginnings. Its position in the celebration of impending birth at a baby shower is confirmed by history.

Together with the enchantment of burning candles is the fragrance that can awaken a sense of tenderness, purity and new beginnings that a brand new baby stirs in us. Arranging baby powder scented candles and pillars at different points in the room will communicate the sense of calm and tranquility, soothing the expectant mother and her visitors, creating a fantastic baby shower experience for everyone.

Presenting candles as favors for baby showers came into being because they are mementos of the baby's birth. Every time the candle is lit will bring back the memory of the baby's birth, making it a fantastic memory trigger.

As a souvenir of remembrance, small votives or embellished candle tins to correlate with the party theme might be used as favors to the guests. A bigger version of the candle can also be given to the new mother so she can look back on the overflowing love of friends and family every time she lights it. Candles in jars make perfect prizes for games and even extraordinary baby gifts and can be found to match any theme used for a baby shower.

Candles are so perfect for decorations at a baby shower. The ambiance of the flaming candle is one of happiness and celebration. The new mom and her guests will thoroughly enjoy the lovely warmth cast by the glow of a candle. A focal point of teddy bears, flowers, storks, or whatever theme you prefer, with a center candle makes the ideal finishing touch for the refreshment table.

To create a special baby shower, a group of candles can be set up with a candle for each shower guest and a larger one for the mother-to-be. The lighting of the candles should start with the mother to be.

The mother-to-be lights the largest candle and expresses her wishes for her new child. Each shower guest will then light their candles from the main candle and bestows their blessings on the new child, such as May she be kind and compassionate or may she be a blessing to the mommy and daddy. This is an ideal opportunity for the guests to indicate their love and support for the dad and mom. Watching as the light goes from one tiny flame to a beaming glow, filling the room, adds to the fabulous party.

Donna Gorenflo, owner of Bama Babies & Birthdays knows about the hope to host an unforgettable baby shower party. Customizing is important in designing an unforgettable event and our one-of-a-kind line of personalized favors to the guests have been well-liked by baby shower hosts since before 2001.