My sister did this for me at my shower:
Candle Poem
Bridal Shower Gift Poem
Looking for a truly memorable gift for the bride-to-be?
The candle poem for a bridal shower is just that! The poem accompanies a basket full of colored candles for the bride and groom to light when they reach certain milestones in their relationship.
A timeless tradition, this bridal shower gift poem is a really sweet way to celebrate the couple's future together!
A Basket of Candles For (Bride's name)
A basket of candles that come in a pair
in all different colors, for you two to share.
The white ones burn first;
they are wrapped in white lace
to celebrate your first married night
in your new chosen place.
The green pair is taller, and also much thinner;
burn with the first company you have over for dinner.
The dark blue candles are for after your first fight;
use them to burn while making up all night.
Pink candles set the mood and pave the way
for your first married Valentine’s Day.
Now, when your first year of marriage is through,
the cream anniversary pair, will light for you two.
Red candles aflame, both your futures are bright;
celebrate promotions you’ve worked toward with all of your might.
By this time we hope, maybe, just maybe
you can light the purple ones, on the birth of your baby.
And just when you thought you’d put these away,
take the light blue ones out for your fifth anniversary day.
Now just one more pair left - for the big 'two five' -
the anniversary pair that will keep your love alive.
Congratulations (Bride and Groom)
on the start of your forever.
May the two of you always be happy together.
And burn these candles just the way we said,
but please don’t forget: blow them out before bed!
For this gift, you will need two of each color candle:
White
Green
Navy blue
Pink
Cream
Red
Purple
Light blue
Silver - although the bridal shower candle poem doesn't mention this color directly, silver symbolizes twenty-five years of marriage.
Apart from the color of the candles, you have creative freedom over what they will look like. You might stock your basket with candles in different sizes, shapes, even scents. The bridal shower poem only specifies the size of the green tapers.
For a creative way to wrap the white bridal candles in lace, cut a strip that just overlaps at the 'front' of the candle. Stick a piece of double-sided tape between the candle and the inmost stretch of lace. Then pin the overlapping ends of lace together with a small, lovely brooch. This look adds even more romance to the gift.
Print the poem on attractive paper for the bride to keep long after the party. Tuck the candle poem into the bridal shower basket. At the party, read it aloud to the bride. But be warned: the bridal shower candle poem has been known to induce tears!
For even more memories, make the candle poem a bridal shower tradition among your friends and family!
This is the website for the candle poem
