Candlelight Wedding Ideas For Romantic Ceremonies (PHOTOS)

By Kellee Khalil for Lover.ly

When it comes to your wedding, sometimes being in the dark isn't a bad thing! Candles add a dramatic, romantic touch to your ceremony and set the mood at your reception. If your venue doesn't allow candles, realistic-looking flickering LED candles are a great alternative. Here are 10 beautiful candlelit weddings to inspire you.

• Burning Love

  Floating candles make a garden wedding even more romantic. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=garden&amp;utm_source=huffpo07-09-13candlelit&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo07-09-13candlelit" target="_blank">Gorgeous garden wedding ideas</a> Photo by: <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/niOSwb7l.S._aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hZ2F0b25zdHJvbS5jb20=" target="_blank">Agaton Strom</a> on <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/TY4nHQNHCjo_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5jZWxlYnJhdGVkbnljLmNvbQ==" target="_blank">celebrated.</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/238904" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• You Glow Girl

  Glass globes are simple and pretty. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=classic&amp;utm_source=huffpo07-09-13candlelit&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo07-09-13candlelit" target="_blank">Elegant classic weddings</a> Photo by: <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/EznAN6iyaQE_aHR0cDovL3N0dWRpb2ltcHJlc3Npb25zLmNvbS5hdS8=" target="_blank">Marcus Bell</a> on <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/QG0cP/gd9/M_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5wb2xrYWRvdGJyaWRlLmNvbS8yMDExLzA5L2JlbGluZGEtYW5kLWpvZWxzLXZpbnRhZ2UtaW5zcGlyZWQtbm9vc2Etd2VkZGluZy8/dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1mZWVkYnVybmVyJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZmVlZCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249RmVlZCUzQStwb2xrYWRvdGJyaWRlKyUyOFBvbGthK0RvdCtCcmlkZSUyOQ==" target="_blank">Polka Dot Bride</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/75703" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• Fireside

  This modern and minimalist wedding decor is so sophisticated. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore/decor?q=modern&amp;utm_source=huffpo07-09-13candlelit&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo07-09-13candlelit" target="_blank">More ideas for modern weddings</a> Photo by: <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/KUXZYAIBzkM_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5rcmlzdGludmluaW5nLmNvbS8=" target="_blank">Kristin Vining</a> on <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/nwFlWCeYPeM_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5pbnNwaXJlZGJ5dGhpcy5jb20vMjAxMS8xMi9pbnNwaXJlZC1ieS10aGlzLW5ldy15ZWFycy1ldmUtd2VkZGluZy8=" target="_blank">Inspired By This</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/100039" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• Blackout

  This dramatic and modern look is so glam. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore/decor?q=black&amp;utm_source=huffpo07-09-13candlelit&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo07-09-13candlelit" target="_blank">Stylish black wedding ideas</a> Photo by: <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/dKw3Eq99Vtg_aHR0cDovL2ptaXplcGhvdG9ncmFwaHkuY29t" target="_blank">Jason Mize Photography</a> on <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/5tVckRPj4mw_aHR0cDovL2V2ZXJ5bGFzdGRldGFpbGJsb2cuY29tLzIwMTEvMTIvMjAvbW9kZXJuLWJsYWNrLXRhdXBlLWluc3BpcmF0aW9uLXNob290Lw==" target="_blank">Every Last Detail</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/98926" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• The Flame Game

  This look is so simple to create but it's still incredibly stylish. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=rustic&amp;utm_source=huffpo07-09-13candlelit&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo07-09-13candlelit" target="_blank">Rustic wedding inspiration</a> Photo by: <a href="http://www.daverobbinsphotography.com/" target="_blank">Dave Robbins</a> on <a href="http://www.inspiredbythis.com/2010/11/inspired-by-candlelight/" target="_blank">Inspired by This</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/5222" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• The Front Burner

  This simple and modern look is so chic. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?color=nude&amp;page=1&amp;utm_source=huffpo07-09-13candlelit&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo07-09-13candlelit" target="_blank">Polished white and ivory weddings</a> Photo by: <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/GgRmN2Bl6Yw_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5lZHBlZXJzLmNvbS8=" target="_blank">Ed Peers</a> on <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/N52.VSoLVIk_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zbmlwcGV0YW5kaW5rLmNvbS9kYW5jZS1wYXJ0eS1pdGFsaWFuLWVzdGF0ZS5odG1sLw==" target="_blank">Snippet and Ink</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/46972" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• Over the Top

  Candles on tables and floating from the ceiling are a beautiful addition to this opulent table. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=gatsby&amp;utm_source=huffpo07-09-13candlelit&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo07-09-13candlelit" target="_blank">The most luxurious wedding details</a> Photo by: <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/Z2qSm4w3DOg_aHR0cDovL2FydGVkZXZpZS5jb20v" target="_blank">Arte de Vie</a> on <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/iISFas1xUPw_aHR0cDovL2V2ZXJ5bGFzdGRldGFpbGJsb2cuY29tLzIwMTIvMDEvMzEvYXF1YS1ibHVlLW9tYnJlLWluc3BpcmF0aW9uLXNob290Lw==" target="_blank">Every Last Detail</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/107678" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• Hearts on Fire

  This romantic centerpiece has a vintage vibe we love. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=centerpieces&amp;utm_source=huffpo07-09-13candlelit&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo07-09-13candlelit" target="_blank">More ideas for wedding centerpieces</a> Photo by: <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/1qCLIJZ.UF2_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hbXluZWxzb25ibGFpbi5jb20v" target="_blank">Amy Nelson-Blain</a> on <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/MMoJVDPCdaM_aHR0cDovL3RoZWJyaWRlc2NhZmUuY29tLz9wb3N0SUQ9MTQ4MSZ0aGUtY2FmZS1oZWFydHMtdGVla2ktZGVzaWdu" target="_blank">The Brides Cafe</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/48303" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• Go Green

  Candles and evergreen are a lovely way to decorate a winter wedding. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=winter&amp;utm_source=huffpo07-09-13candlelit&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo07-09-13candlelit" target="_blank">Cozy winter wedding inspiration</a> Photo by: <a href="http://www.sugarloveweddings.com/" target="_blank">SugarLove Weddings</a> on <a href="http://www.polkadotbride.com/2010/04/leanne-and-adam-the-celebration/" target="_blank">Polka Dot Bride</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/67569" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• White Light

  A variety of white candles in glass holders is a budget-friendly way to decorate your wedding. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=diy&amp;utm_source=huffpo07-09-13candlelit&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo07-09-13candlelit" target="_blank">More DIY wedding projects</a> Photo by: <a href="http://www.odalysmendezphotography.com/" target="_blank">Odalys Mendez Photography</a> on <a href="http://styleunveiled.com/wedding-blog/pretty-claire-pettibone-wedding-dresses-wedding-details.html" target="_blank">Style Unveiled</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/158270" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

• See the Light

  Lanterns are super versatile; they work for so many different styles of weddings. <a href="http://lover.ly/explore?q=roses&amp;utm_source=huffpo07-09-13candlelit&amp;utm_medium=guest&amp;utm_campaign=huffpo07-09-13candlelit" target="_blank">Romantic rose wedding ideas</a> Photo by: <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/UY5GvDRbxco_aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zY2huYWNrc3R1ZGlvcy5jb20v" target="_blank">John Schnack</a> on <a href="http://r.lover.ly/redir.php/5ALnNP7Afq._aHR0cDovL3d3dy5pbnNwaXJlZGJ5dGhpcy5jb20vMjAxMi8wMS9pbnNwaXJlZC1ieS1hLWJhcm4td2VkZGluZy8=" target="_blank">Inspired By This</a> via <a href="http://lover.ly/image/107620" target="_blank">Lover.ly</a>

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