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Just Said Yes June 2016

Citronella Candles For Wedding Reception Tables?

Susanne, on February 6, 2016 at 12:02 PM Posted in Style and Décor 0 14

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I'm having an outdoor wedding in early June. I'm trying to figure out if we should use white citronella candles as the center pieces to help ward off any bugs that might be out. We were going to put 3-- 2x2 white citronella candles on each 42 inch round table. Is this a good idea? Would the scent be too strong for guests? Any suggestions would be great.

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Latest activity by Susanne, on February 6, 2016 at 7:48 PM

Just Said Yes June 2016
Susanne · on February 6, 2016 at 12:05 PM
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This is what we would use.
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Master September 2016
Waychox3 · on February 6, 2016 at 12:16 PM
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We are doing citronella votives for ours. We had them at the engagement party and my nephews birthday party (both were in August) and they worked nicely!
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VIP September 2015
Jeleebeenz · on February 6, 2016 at 12:16 PM
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I caution you about using scented candles on the tables where people will be eating. It can be very overpowering and actually affect how food tastes.
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Nancy Taussig · on February 6, 2016 at 12:23 PM
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Can you surround your reception area with the candles or tiki torches that burn citronella oil?
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Master November 2015
Kristy · on February 6, 2016 at 1:00 PM
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I wouldn't want that smell in my face while eating... I like the suggestion above of surrounding the reception area rather then putting citronella candles on the tables
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VIP April 2016
MauiWowie · on February 6, 2016 at 1:06 PM
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Lavender is a natural bug repellant, but in my opinion, it smalls much better than citronella. I intend to use scented oil diffusers - lavender and lemon, to ward off bugs. We're not putting them on food tables, but everywhere else.
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Master July 2015
FormerUser · on February 6, 2016 at 1:13 PM
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We had citronella and the scent wasn't super strong...but even with tiki torches, they didn't help a lot. I would also put bug spray out, not on tables, but out somewhere.
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Master July 2015
FormerUser · on February 6, 2016 at 1:14 PM
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Oh, we also didn't light the table candles until after the sun went down and everyone had eaten.
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Nancy Taussig · on February 6, 2016 at 1:42 PM
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Can you spray the ground in the area beforehand?
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Master September 2016
BicycleBuiltForTwo · on February 6, 2016 at 1:46 PM
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FYI - lemon oil attracts some bugs (fleas and ants). ETA: peppermint and lavendar both repel bugs.
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Master August 2016
CrystalQueenB · on February 6, 2016 at 1:48 PM
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We're doing tiki torches. I haven't decided on the candles yet!
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VIP June 2016
714HBLady · on February 6, 2016 at 4:00 PM
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As someone who gets eaten alive by mosquitos I would be very appreciative of any action taken to repel bugs.
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Master September 2016
mrjonesandme · on February 6, 2016 at 4:03 PM
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The smell of citronella makes me gag so I definitely would me taking my food elsewhere to eat, but maybe thats just me.

How about just pug spray in the bathroom so if people want it they can use it.
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Just Said Yes June 2016
Susanne · on February 6, 2016 at 7:48 PM
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Thanks so much for all the feedback. This really helps! I just wasn't sure if the size of the candles would be so strong, but just enough to keep bugs away. I'm gonna play it safe and place the candles around the pool/waterfall area and keep repellent in bathrooms. The venue has some tiki torches, I may want to take advantage of that. I'll have to ask if they spray property too.
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