Using candles outdoors can be a great option if you don’t want to wire electricity to light fixtures. Candles are a great way to set the mood and create a calming atmosphere when dining or chatting outdoors. Of course, there are some caveats to using candles exclusively for your patio lighting. “We don’t suggest lighting this on a windy night for obvious reasons,” Emily Henderson noted. Excess wind is sure to blow out your flames and have you sitting in the dark.
One solution to this is glass candle sleeves. These glass cylinders slide over the candles and provide a barrier to the breeze. However, you do still have to be careful as you don’t want them to fall and break. The glass sleeves also prevent excessive wax dripping by blocking the airflow that pushes the wax over the edge of the candle. Using these sleeves is also great if you prefer a cleaner look to your candles. It’s also important to never leave a burning candle unattended to prevent a potential fire. You may also want to place the candles on a tray so they aren’t burning directly on the wood and collect excess wax.