How to Be Prepared with Candles and Lighter Ready for the Birthday Cake
Celebrating a birthday involves attending to many details, and one of the highlights is when the lights go out and the illuminated cake makes its triumphant entrance. This article will guide you on how to keep the candles and lighters handy to ensure this moment is perfect, without scrambling at the last minute for the candles and lighter. Have you ever heard these words: “Does anyone have a lighter or does anyone smoke at the party?”
1. Check That You Have the Birthday cake candles
- Materials Checklist: Always verify you have enough candles and a functional lighter before the event.
2. Where to Hide the Candles and Lighter for the birthday cake
- Strategic Location: Hide the candles and lighters in specificknown places, for example, under the table, perhaps placing it on the wall as a decoration near the cake table. You can also hide the candles by covering them with another decorative accessory on the main table near the cake.
How to Hide the Candles and Lighter Under the Table
Step #1:
Wrap the candle and lighter with a thick rubber band or a hair tie.
Step #2:
Then tie the candle and lighter to one of the legs under the cake table.
Step #3:
Finally, the table will be covered with a tablecloth that will be part of the decoration.
How to Hide the Candles and Lighter in a Decorative Ornament
Step #1:
Wrap the candle and lighter with a thick rubber band or a hair tie.
Step #2:
Then place the candle and lighter inside a bowl used for flowers or another type of decorative ornament. These bowls are located next to the cake table.
3. Choosing the Right Candles
- Types of Candles: From traditional to musical and sparkler candles, choose according to the party theme.
- Safety Considerations: Opt for high-quality candles that don’t drip and are safe for children.
4. When Lighting the Candles
- Coordinate the Lighting: Designate someone to light the candles just before bringing the cake to the honoree or light them when the cake is on the table.
- Test the Lighter: Make sure the lighter is full and works properly hours before the party.
5. Innovative Candles for the Cake
- LED Candles: Safe and reusable alternatives that can fit any setting or preference.
- Surprise Effect: Incorporate elements that add a surprise factor, such as relighting candles or unusually shaped ones.
6. Creative Solutions for Common Problems
- Relighting Candles: Ideal for adding a humorous and magical touch to the event.
- Candle Organizers: Use decorative containers that match the event theme to store the candles and lighters.
