Lighting Candles

What is this task?

Lighting candles around the venue before guests arrive and during the ceremony.

Why does this task matter?

Candles burn out too quickly

When does this happen?

Event Day

During event

Who is responsible?

Morning Staff

Reception Crew

What do you need to do the task?

Candles

Lighters

Step-By-Step

1. Before guests arrive, obtain a lighter in the middle drawer of the first plastic drawer in the hallway between the kitchen and Dinnerware Closet.

2. Light pillar candles found at the entrance and at the guestbook table, the tealights found in the hutch by the bathrooms, and candles at the bar.

3. During the ceremony, light the candles on each table in the Main Hall, including any candles around the dessert shelves, in lanterns, etc.

4. If lighting taper candles, find a manager to turn off the AC units near those candles to prevent the candles from going out.

5. Once the candles have been lit, return the lighter to is original drawer.

What does “done right” look like?

Candles near the Main Entrance are lit before guests arrive.

Candles at the tables in the Main Hall are lit during the ceremony.

Lighter is returned to its original drawer, or thrown away if it runs out.

Common problems or mistakes?

Do not light candles in the Main Hall too early or else they will burn out quickly.

Related tasks?

n/a

Anything else someone should know about this task?

Tip pillar candles on their sides to light- it's much easier and can prevent black marks on the glass.