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

The burning of a candle brings to mind creation, as the burning flame ignites the wick like brand new growth in the spring time. The word candle literally means to shine, so candles are a representation of the joy and hopefulness of renewal that comes with the birth of a baby. A candle's flame has for many centuries, signified new beginnings and rebirth. The candle's place in the celebration of an impending birth is assured by history.

Giving candles as baby shower favors came into being because they will serve as a reminder of the event that can be enjoyed long after. Every lighting of the candle brings back the memory of the birth of the baby, making the candle a terrific memory trigger.

Candles are so perfect for baby shower decorations. The ambiance of the candle flame is one of celebration and happiness. The new mommy and her guests will welcome the captivating glow of the candles. A focal point of teddy bears, flowers, storks, or whatever baby shower theme you select, with a candle in the center creates the excellent finishing touch for the refreshment table.

Added to the enchantment of burning candles is the aroma that can evoke a sense of delicacy, innocence and new beginnings that a newborn stirs within us. Placing votives scented with baby powder and pillars at different points in the room will communicate a feeling of tranquility and serenity, relaxing the expectant mother and guests, ensuring a great shower experience for everyone.

As a memento of remembrance, unique candle tins or votive candles to correlate with the baby shower theme could be used as baby shower favors. A larger version of the baby shower favors could 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 and even personalized shower gifts and can be found to match any baby shower theme.

To make a baby shower especially memorable, a display of candles can be set up with one for each and every baby shower guest and a larger one for the new mother. The burning of the candles should begin with the mommy to be.

The mother-to-be will light the largest candle and verbalizes a wish for her new baby. Each guest will then light one of the smaller, individual candles from the expectant mother's candle and bestows their blessings on the unborn child, like May he or she be kind and compassionate or may he or she be a blessing to the mom and dad. This is an ideal opportunity for the guests to verbalize their love for the new parents. Observing as the light goes from one small flame to a shining glow, filling the room with light, can only add to the wonderful memories of a perfect baby shower.

Donna Gorenflo, owner and operator of Bama Babies & Birthdays recognizes the ambition to make a celebrated baby shower. Customizing is the important part in creating an eventful event and our unique line of personalized favors to the guests have been sought after among party hosts since before 2001.