Ideas For Hurricane Candle Holders

Using hurricane candle holders are a great way to enhance any candle centerpiece by adding depth and charm to decor.  While there are plenty of ways to make pillar candles look great on their own, putting them in hurricane candle holders will add a touch of class as the light subtly reflects off the interior of the glass.  Additionally, some candle holders are pieces of art by themselves, adding a candle to which only compliments and exaggerates the beauty.  Using hurricane candle holders allows you to expand your design in several ways, including:

• Creating a center focal point or anchor point for your centerpiece.  By using one hurricane candle holder in the center of your design you can raise it up creating a more dramatic cascading effect as you surround it with smaller pillar candles.
• You can distribute your hurricane candle holders throughout the banquet or event to add to the overall ambiance of the room without breaking the budget.  A simple candle inside a hurricane glass will look great, and can be themed with your wedding colors in mind.
• Filling your hurricane candle holders with marbles or colored glass beads are a great way to enhance the presentation of your candles while maintaining the theme of your wedding or event.

Benefits Of Hurricane Candle Holders

Aside from being very stylish ways to contain your pillar candles, hurricane candle holders have a variety of benefits beyond their beauty and charm.  Particularly if you are using candles for centerpieces at your wedding, hurricane vases are a great way to keep your guests safe.  Weddings are full of activities and people moving, making them the last place you want to have multiple open flames.  Covering the flames with hurricane candle holders are a great way to improve the complexity of your centerpiece design as well as protect your guests and reception hall from naked flames.  If you are having an outdoor wedding or event, hurricane candle holders are particularly useful as the surrounding glass will keep the flame safely lit despite any gusts of wind.  Many restaurant owners use them on their patio tables to create a romantic environment without worrying about the fresh breeze ruin the mood.

The Top 3 Hurricane Candle Holders

There are more styles of hurricane candle holders than you could imagine, however there are three styles that stand out from the rest as bestsellers.

• Simple cylindrical hurricane candle holders are extremely inexpensive and look great.  Most people looking to try out a few designs using hurricane vases will appreciate the versatility and charm.  Make sure to measure the width of your pillar candles before ordering to ensure that the two compliment each other.
• Bulb style hurricane candle holders are becoming extremely popular because of the depth and dimension they add to a simple pillar candle.  Reminiscent of pre-electricity lanterns or lamps, this style of candle holder is sure create a wonderful atmosphere.
• Raised shelf hurricane candle holders place your candles on a false bottom of the holder allowing you to fill the bottom of the piece with anything from flowers, marbles, beads, or even sands and shells.

Deciding which hurricane candle holders are best for your event can be a difficult decision, but using some of the ideas listed above should narrow down your search.