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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Decorating Torch Stalks: Tiki Torches at the Wedding Setting

Tiki torch lights Tiki torches are typically used as lighting to any outdoor event. Aside from them being a lighting, they can also be used as decoration to any celebration especially beach weddings.

Beach wedding is the most typical event where tiki lamps are being used. They will serve as an aisle lighting with flowers, glitters and ribbon crawl up to the entire torch stalk. Decorating the torch for special wedding celebration will be the most important part in this article as this will suggest some steps on how to decorate tiki torch lights for weddings.

Tiki torch lights offer a festive, island-inspired touch to any event. They will provide a genuine party atmosphere and unique aura in the venue that invites proper decorum. Decorating a tiki torch for your wedding does not require technical expertise or practice. Time is only what is necessary. As soon as you know how to decorate tiki torches, you can use them not only for weddings but for series of other events as well.

The following are the steps on how to decorate tiki torch lights: 


 1. Cut a length of wide-gauge silk ribbon to the length of 24 to 36 inches. It should match the colors or the motif of your wedding theme. 

 2. Tie the silk ribbon into the simple bow at the halfway point of the tiki lamp stalk. Do this again to as many tiki lamps and ribbons you need for the wedding. 

 3. Spray the craft glue for about 5 inches away from the surface of the tiki lamp stalk. Spray around the stalk in an upward spiral position by starting at the bottom.

4. Mix 1 cup of loose glitter and confetti on the paper plate. Choose the colors for your glitter and confetti that match your wedding motif. 

5. Blow dry the loose glitter and confetti up to the stalk of the torch lamp. This will give out glittery effect and colors to fit with your festive wedding theme. Let the tiki torches dry for 6 hours before bringing them to the setting and installing them.

Now, you have the newest and unique decoration for your wedding that will transcend many years and will use as decoration to your home or to your upcoming baby shower. Torches are the best outdoor lamps as well for backyards and patios. They provide the same exotic ambiance and tropical atmosphere in the homes and give you a relaxing aura of the pacific. Just like on your wedding day, they can also be decorated to match the party theme of your baby's first birthday. And not only that, they can be used for your child succeeding birthdays and as your permanent outdoor lamp or a decorative lamp for many years to come.

Best wishes!

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