Dinner & Taper Candles
Dinner candles and taper candles add timeless elegance to weddings, receptions, dinner parties and home entertaining. Whether you're creating classic wedding centrepieces, styling a formal dining table or decorating for a romantic dinner, our collection includes quality taper candles in a range of colours, sizes and finishes to suit every occasion.
Pair your taper candles with candle holders, glass sleeves, glass vases, artificial flowers and artificial greenery to create elegant centrepieces for weddings, anniversaries, Valentine's Day, Christmas entertaining and stylish home décor.
Why Choose Dinner & Taper Candles?
Dinner candles, also known as taper candles, are one of the most elegant candle styles for weddings and formal entertaining. Their tall, slender shape adds height to table centrepieces while creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. They are commonly displayed in candlesticks, glass sleeves and decorative candle holders to complement both classic and modern styling themes.
Popular Uses
Dinner and taper candles are suitable for far more than wedding receptions. They are frequently used for engagement parties, anniversary celebrations, Valentine's Day, Christmas dining, restaurants, cafés, home entertaining and everyday dining table styling.
- Wedding reception centrepieces
- Bridal and head tables
- Ceremony signing tables
- Romantic dinners
- Dinner parties
- Christmas entertaining
- Restaurant and café table settings
- Everyday home decorating
Styling Your Taper Candles
Create elegant displays by combining taper candles with candle holders, decorative glass sleeves, glass vases, artificial flowers and artificial greenery. Mixing different candle heights and complementary floral arrangements creates beautiful layered centrepieces suitable for weddings, events and home décor.
Candle Safety
Always place taper candles in suitable candle holders on stable, heat-resistant surfaces. Keep burning candles away from artificial flowers, greenery, fabric and other combustible decorations. Never leave burning candles unattended and check with your venue regarding open flame policies. Where open flames are not permitted, consider LED alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between dinner candles and taper candles?
They are generally the same style of candle. The terms dinner candle and taper candle are often used interchangeably to describe long, slender candles designed to fit standard candlesticks and candle holders.
Can I use taper candles for wedding centrepieces?
Yes. Taper candles are one of the most popular choices for wedding centrepieces because they create height, elegance and soft ambient lighting while complementing both traditional and contemporary styling themes.
Do taper candles fit all candle holders?
Most taper candles are designed to fit standard taper candle holders and candlesticks. Always check the candle diameter and holder dimensions before purchasing to ensure the correct fit.
Can these candles be used for home decorating?
Absolutely. Dinner and taper candles are perfect for dinner parties, romantic dinners, Christmas entertaining, restaurants, cafés and everyday home decorating as well as weddings and special events.
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Need help choosing? Read our Wedding Candles & Candle Holders Buying Guide for advice on choosing dinner candles, taper candles, candle holders and styling ideas for weddings, events and home entertaining.
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