TruGlow® Alfresco
Written by: Millie Breakspeare
The sun’s settled in, which means it’s the perfect time to host alfresco garden meals and make the most of those long summer nights.
To make the evening a little more special and intimate with family and friends, candlelight is a brilliant choice to light your dining table with. They cast a warm, gentle glow over everyone, ready for a welcoming and relaxed night of chatter and enjoying each other’s company.
LED candles are a great option as they’re not blown out by sudden wind, plus you can get outdoor versions which can handle the unpredictable British summer like a champ. Here are some of our favourite TruGlow® candles to use when dining alfresco.
Beautiful Battery Candles
Our TruGlow® outdoor candle range will have you spoilt for choice, while ensuring waterproofing to combat British summer showers. There’s a variety of sizes, both height-wise and the number of wicks – if you want to make a statement try our 3-wick outdoor candle.
Grouping together outdoor battery candles of different hights and dotting them around your garden adds depth and height to the space, as well as points of visual interest.
You can also shake things up a bit by using different coloured candles. Our terracotta outdoor candles add a touch of style to the space, and bring the Mediterranean summer to your garden.
Shining Solar Candles
If your garden is in prime position to receive sunshine throughout the day, solar candles could be a great fit for you. They save you a lot on energy and battery costs, whilst also being the most eco-friendly choice. Plus, they look just as good as the battery options around your outdoor space.
You can set taller solar candles at ground level to frame garden steps and create a candlelit staircase to guide guests after the sun sets. Meanwhile shorter candles can sit on your dining table and shelves to bath everyone in a soft shine as they eat.
Lovely Lanterns
Our TruGlow® candles are beautiful in their own right, but pairing them with a variety of lanterns adds a welcoming touch to your dining table, as well as visual interest. Our Seaton lanterns are simple but elegant. Coming in two sizes, you can style them to add depth to the tablescape and a touch of sophistication.
If you want to stick with the simple black but make more of a statement, our Albury black lanterns will stand out with their classic stylish design. You can combine them with the Seaton lanterns to create elegance while still maintaining a calm breezy atmosphere of summer.
Solar lanterns are also a great option, especially if you already use solar candles. Our Porto solar metal lanterns come in a range of sizes, perfect to add a golden shine at ground and dining level, tying the scene together.
Dinner by candlelight in the garden is the perfect way to enjoy summer with family and friends. There’s a plethora of outdoor candle options out there for you to choose from, mix and match to find the candles and lanterns that best suit you and your space. Whether you go for battery or solar powered candles, you’re sure to create a magical moment for everyone to cherish.
