Dining Candles That Transform Your Festive Table

by Abbie Coombes

17/10/2025

Care & Tips

There’s something magical when candlelight flickers across a beautifully set table. Dining candles set the mood, tie together your decor, and create an elegance that lingers in memory. If you love the timeless, artisanal charm of True Grace dining candles, you’ll discover how to style them, care for them, and make them the star of your festive dinner parties.

What Makes True grace dining candles special

Solid colour, traditional moulding — Every True Grace dining candle is handcrafted in small batches using traditional moulding machines in our Wiltshire factory. They’re not mass-produced but made with care.
Colour range for every mood — From neutral shades (ivory, mocha, stone) to vivid neons (fluro orange, bright pink, turquoise) and seasonal tones (sage, leaf green, holly leaf), there’s a shade for every tablescape.
Dimensions & burn time — Our dining candles are 9.5 cm high, 2.3 cm in diameter, weigh 133 g, and have a burn time of about 12 hours. Perfect for dinner parties and events.
Sustainability & craft — The candles are made in our carbon-neutral factory with traditional manufacturing and recyclable packaging.

How to Choose the Right Dining Candle Colour& Style

Match your décor theme or accent it. If your tableware or linens are neutral, adding a pop of colour (say, Fluro Orange or Leaf Green) with True Grace dining candles can bring personality.
Go for harmony. If you already have strong colours elsewhere, pick more subdued tones like sage, stone, ivory, or mocha so the candles complement rather than compete.
Mix & mismatch. Using pairs of candles in different colour (for example, one neutral + one bright colour) can create a lively, layered look. Also using boxes or packs of 12 (6 pairs) helps if you want consistency across many settings.

Styling Tips: Setting the Table with DiningCandles

Height & sightlines: These tall, slim tapers allow good visibility across the table. Use them in pairs or clusters in candle holders of similar height so guests can still converse.
Colour blocking or accents: Use two matching candles as the main centrepiece, or mix colours in small groups. A set of neutral coloured candles down the centre with brighter accent pieces works beautifully.
Reflective elements: Glass or metallic holders, mirrored trays, or even glossy tableware will reflect candlelight and amplify the warm glow.
Natural touches: Foliage (eucalyptus, holly, pine), seasonal flowers, or even simple linen runners bring texture and context to the candles. Colours like sage or leaf green pair well with greenery.

Candle Care & Practical Tips

Always trim the wick to 0.5 cm before lighting for the cleanest burn. Keep trimming between burns.
Avoid placing candles near drafts or heat
sources to prevent flicker, uneven melting or excessive dripping.
If using bright or fluro coloured candles, place them where they won’t drip on delicate surfaces; use a candle holder or plate that can catch wax.
Plan for timing: light them about 15-20 minutes before guests arrive so the glow warms up the space, rather than lighting right as people sit down.

With their handcrafted charm, beautiful colour range, and thoughtful design, our dining candles allow you to curate a table that feels both festive and intimate. This season, let your dining candles do more than decorate, let them shape the mood.

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