Candle lanterns are the “salt and pepper” of romantic nights spent outdoors, those nights when the wind is blowing gently, but strong enough to blow off common wax candles. Maybe you’ve noticed, in beautiful summer nights, on the sea shore, that people are more attracted to sit on terraces of restaurants which have such candles, rather than dining inside or eating by the moon light. Not that there’s anything wrong with the moonlight, but when you’re in love, there’s a strange desire of looking at the face of your chosen one, as if you’re afraid that you won’t be able to remember all its details when you close your eyes. It’s so nice to be in love, so why not take advantage of all those moments which will inevitably fly away after a while?

What Else A Candle Lantern Can Do?

If you’re not exactly the romantic type of girl or boy, you may have asked yourself already the above question. Well, let’s take a look at the advantages of candle lanterns:

• They resist better to wind
• They can be very decorative, and the model can be chosen to match the occasion
• They can work as an insect repellent, provided that you use candles which contain of such substances
• They can generate a bit of heat, so in the chill of the night this could actually make the difference between a romantic night in two and a chilly sensation that can break the magic moment
• They are fairly cheap and reusable; just change the candle inside and it will be like new

Types of Candle Lanterns

Candle lanterns can be made of a wide variety of materials, with the condition that they are fireproof. Bronze, copper, wrought iron, nickel or steel, everything goes and they can be nicely combined with heat resistant glass, which can have multiple colors, shapes and models. Some candle lanterns are really looking like art works. You can figure out by yourself that those are also the most expensive ones, so you won’t see them too often on cheap restaurant terraces on the beach. Another criteria of classifying candle lanterns is by shape. They can have many shapes, starting from the common cylinder, to octagons, rectangles or even spheres. Each of those can feature various motifs. For instance, Christmas candle lanterns will most probably have snowflakes motifs, wedding candle lanterns can have heart motifs and so on. There are motifs that will go well with any occasion, like the Moroccan or the Chinese ones. Rustic style lanterns are best for camping and the best part is that they are not only charming but also useful, as they really give enough light to allow you see the items around you. All outdoor celebrations are better with a decor completed by such candle lights. That’s what could be called a great effect for a small expense.

Safety Of Candle Lanterns

As nobody wants to set a place on fire, this is a natural question whether or not it’s safe to use candle lanterns and in what conditions. Basically, they are safe, provided that you keep them away from children and that you never leave them burn unattended. If you hang them, make sure they are firmly attached and that there’s nothing flammable that may incidentally come in contact with the candle flame such as curtains or tree branches. Pets are also a potential risk factor, so make sure they can’t reach the candle lanterns. Otherwise, if you don’t use the lanterns for anything else by lighting, and if you always refill them with the right candles, not bigger than recommended, you should be safe.