How Light Makes Us Feel

How Light Makes Us Feel: The Emotional Power of Candlelight in Weddings & Events

Jul 16, 2025 | 3 Min Read | Style X Events

When planning a wedding or event, we often think of flowers, table settings and music but one of the most powerful design elements often overlooked is light. Light doesn’t just help us see. It helps us feel. Whether you’re designing a romantic wedding reception, an elegant dinner party or a sophisticated corporate event, the right lighting will transform the entire atmosphere.

In this post, we’ll explore how light influences mood, why candlelight creates unforgettable experiences and how our candle rental services can elevate your next event:

01. Why Lighting Matters at Events

02. The Emotional Impact of Candlelight

03. Why Rent Candles for Your Wedding or Event

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01. Why Lighting Matters at Events

Lighting truly sets the emotional tone because it tells your guests what to feel!

Bright overhead lights might make a space feel sterile or rushed, while soft, flickering candlelight instantly communicates relaxation, connection and romance. Studies have shown that ambient lighting can influence everything from the pace of conversations to how long guests stay at a party. That’s why luxury event designers carefully curate light as part of the overall guest experience to evoke feelings of warmth, intimacy, celebration or calm.

Why Lighting Matters

02. The Emotional Impact of Candlelight

Candlelight has a natural, almost primal effect on the human mind. Its gentle glow evokes feelings of safety, nostalgia and beauty. Lighting is not just decor but emotional design . When you incorporate candlelight into your design, you are investing in the emotions, atmosphere and unforgettable moments shared between you and your guests.

Here’s what candlelight adds to your event:

Intimacy: Flickering flames soften a space and bring people closer
Elegance: From tall pillar candles to delicate tapers, candlelight elevates the decor
Timelessness: Candlelight photographs beautifully adding depth to every photo
Emotion: Guests feel more grounded, present and connected in candle-lit environments

Emotional Impact

03. Why Rent Candles for Your Wedding or Event?

If you’re searching for candle rentals near me or wondering whether to rent or buy, here’s why candle rentals are the best choice for weddings and special events:

Stress-Free Setup: We deliver and style your candle setup leaving you with no cleanup and wax mess
Professional Styling: Our team layers candle ranging in heights from 4” to 27” for maximum visual impact
Custom Packages: Get a tailored look for your wedding, dinner or corporate event
High-End Look Without the Price Tag: Renting is more affordable than purchasing candles and holders
Eco-Friendly Option: Reusable candles mean less waste and a greener event

At Style X Events, we specialize in curated candle rentals for weddings, events and styled shoots. Our candles are made from candle sand that are beautifully housed in glass pillar vases of varying heights and widths creating a rich, layered glow that adds fullness and depth to your event. Serving Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and beyond, we offer rental packages customizable to your color palette, event theme and venue needs.

From romantic indoor weddings to open-air summer events, we work with planners, couples and stylists to create the perfect candlelit environment. Whether you're looking for luxury wedding candles, minimalist centerpieces, statement installations or planning a candlelit proposal, an intimate wedding or a glamorous dinner party, we would love to work with you to design a space that feels as good as it looks.

Why Rent Candles