Let’s be honest — candlelight makes everything look better. From your floral centrepieces to your guests (and yes, even your dinner rolls), everything just glows under the soft flicker of tealights.
But the big question is... how many tealights do you actually need for your wedding tables?
Too few and the vibe might fall a bit flat. Too many and you might set off the fire alarms (kidding... sort of). So let’s break it down, shall we?
So, How Many Tealights Do You Actually Need?
Here’s a handy guide based on your table layout:
Long Trestle Tables
These tables are made for a row of twinkling candlelight.
- Recommended: 6 tealights per 6ft table (one every 30cm)
- Or for added impact use more and add a cluster of 4 every 30cm so 24 tealights per 6 ft table
Example:
4 long tables with light scattering = 24 tealights total
4 long tables with clusters of tealights = 96 tealights total
Round Guest Tables
Round tables look best with a cluster of tealights around your centrepiece.
- Recommended: 7 - 9 tealights per table
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Example:
10 tables x 7 tealights = 70 tealights total
Top Table
Your top table deserves a little extra sparkle.
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Recommended: 4 every 30cm or so, the length of your table will depends on the number of guests on your top table.
Don’t Forget These Spots for Extra Glow
Tealights aren’t just for guest tables! Use them to add atmosphere around your venue too:
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On your cake table
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Along the ceremony aisle
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On window ledges and fireplaces
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On the welcome table or by the seating plan
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Dotted along your bar or cocktail area
Why Tealights Are a Wedding Day Essential
Tealights are basically the secret sauce of wedding styling. They’re budget-friendly, super versatile, and add instant romance — without taking over. Whether you're having a rustic barn wedding, a glam ballroom bash or a laid-back tipi party, tealights just work.
We stock a gorgeous range of tealight holders at The Wedding of My Dreams — including clear glass, coloured glass, bronze, silver and gold finishes and more.
