How to Use Candle Décor at Your Outdoor Summer Wedding in Nashville
Summer weddings in Nashville are stunning. Long golden evenings, lush green venues, and that warm Tennessee air create the perfect backdrop for a celebration. But pulling off beautiful candle decor in the summer, especially outdoors, takes a little know-how. Here is everything you need to know about using candles at your Nashville summer wedding.
Wind and Heat: What to Consider
The biggest challenge with outdoor summer candles in Middle Tennessee is the combination of heat and occasional breezes. At Nashville Candle Rentals, we take this into account when designing your setup. We recommend hurricane vessels and enclosed votives for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours to protect the flame. For outdoor receptions under a tent or pavilion, taper candles work beautifully once the sun starts to set.
The Magic Hour: When Summer Candles Come Alive
Summer in Nashville means long evenings and a late golden hour. Your candles will look absolutely spectacular as that warm natural light fades into dusk. Plan your reception timeline so that candles are lit and glowing by the time dinner starts. The transition from golden hour to full candlelight is one of the most photographed moments at summer weddings.
Best Candle Styles for Nashville Summer Weddings
Our recommendations for summer weddings include floating candles in large vessels for stunning centerpieces that stay cool and elegant in the heat, granulated wax sand candles for dramatic reception table focal points, clusters of votives in gold or clear glass holders for cocktail hour tables, and taper candles in varied heights for indoor reception spaces and sweetheart tables.
We Handle Everything So You Don’t Have To
Logistics on a summer wedding day move fast. The last thing you need is to worry about whether candles are lit on time or who is going to put them out at the end of the night. Nashville Candle Rentals handles every detail from design to final breakdown. We arrive early, set everything up perfectly, light every candle on cue, and return at night’s end to handle cleanup. You just enjoy your day.
