This unity candle is not only beautiful, but easy and inexpensive to make.  Modify these simple directions to create your own unique one-of-a-kind unity candle set. 

Materials:

1 White metal candleholder (for 1 pillar and 2 taper candles)
1 Silk white rose and ivy candle ring, 3.75″
14 White oval lace appliques, 1.75″ x 2″ each
16″ White satin picot ribbon, 1/4″ wide
1-5/8 yds White sheer ribbon with satin stripes, 1.5″ wide
1 White pillar candle, 2.75″ diameter
2 White taper candles
2 White plastic doves, 1.25″ long
2 White plastic or silver metal wedding bells, 1″ diameter
White cloth-covered florist wire, wire cutters
Thick white craft glue, glue gun and glue sticks

Instructions:

With glue gun, glue pillar candle to center of metal candleholder.  In the same way, glue one taper candle into each candle cup.  Slip candle ring over pillar candle.

Using thick craft glue, glue lace appliques horizontally in three rows of 4 appliques each around pillar candle, beginning approximately 3″ from base of candle.  Glue one lace applique vertically to center front of each taper candle. 
* For a special touch, glue individual tiny pearls to the lace appliques.

Using satin stripe ribbon, make an eight-loop bow with 2″ - 3″ loops and 4″ tails; twist center of bow with wire to secure.  Cut ribbon ends at a slant.  Attach bow to front of candleholder, twisting wire ends around pillar candle base.  Trim excess wire.

Cut two 6″ lengths from florist wire; insert one length in loop at top of each bell.  Attach one wedding bell below each taper candle base, twisting wire around base.  Trim excess wire.

Cut white picot ribbon into two 8″ lengths.  With one length, tie a two-loop bow with 3/4″ loops around top of wedding bell; trim ribbon ends at a slant to desired length.  Repeat for second wedding bell.

Glue one dove to front of each taper candle cup. 
* You can also glue white satin roses to the candle cup in place of the doves.

HINT:  If you can’t find a candle ring that you like, they’re easy to make.  Just use a white styrofoam ring, 3.75″ wide, and add your choice of silk flowers and greenery.  Cut the stems on each flower and greenery stem to approximately 2″.  Place hot glue on end of stem and push into styrofoam ring.  Keep adding foliage until you get the desired look.

Courtesy of Bridal Crafts Magazine 1997              

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