Why We Still Choose Traditional Pillar Baptism Candle
Over the years, I’ve watched baptism styles change. Colours change, decorations change, and even the way we celebrate these beautiful occasions evolves.
But there are some things I’ve never felt the need to change.
The traditional pillar baptism candle is one of them.
It’s simple, timeless and, most importantly, it has a purpose. It’s made to be held during one of the most meaningful moments of your child’s baptism — lit from the Paschal candle as a symbol of the light of Christ entering their life.
At Iverson & Co, I’ve been creating baptism candles for families for many years, and while I love introducing new designs, ribbons and personal details, the candle itself has remained beautifully traditional.
There’s something I really love about that.
A Candle Made for the Ceremony
A baptism candle isn’t simply another detail to organise for the day. It has a very special place within the ceremony itself.
During the baptism, the candle is lit from the Paschal candle — the large candle in the church representing the risen Christ. That flame is then entrusted to the family as a beautiful reminder to keep the light of faith alive in their child’s life.
It’s such a simple moment, but it carries so much meaning.
That’s why I’ve always believed the candle should be practical as well as beautiful. Our traditional pillar shape is comfortable to hold, has a classic domed top and an exposed wick that makes it easy to light during the ceremony.
Nothing complicated. Just a candle designed to do what it is meant to do.
Why We Have Kept the Traditional Shape
There are so many beautiful candle styles available now, and I completely understand the appeal of something new.
But for Iverson & Co, I’ve chosen to stay with the traditional pillar.
Part of that comes from practicality, but a bigger part comes from what it represents. Baptism itself is a tradition passed from one generation to the next, and I love that something as simple as the candle can carry a little of that continuity too.
Years from now, when you take your child’s candle out of its box, I don’t want it to feel like something that belonged to a particular trend.
I want it to still feel like their baptism candle.
Simple Doesn’t Mean Plain
One of my favourite things about starting with a traditional ivory pillar is that it gives us a beautiful, timeless base to make completely your own.
A name. A baptism date. A cross. A meaningful verse. Soft ribbon, delicate details, a photograph or something chosen especially for your child.
Those are the details that tell their story.
The candle itself doesn’t need to compete with them.
Over the years, Iverson & Co designs have evolved, but I’ve always been drawn to pieces that feel meaningful rather than overly decorated. Something beautiful enough to sit beside the baptism gown and flowers on the day, but timeless enough to still love when you look at it years later.
From the Paschal Candle to Your Child’s Candle
For me, this is the part that matters most.
Your child’s baptism candle isn’t just being lit because it looks beautiful in photographs. The flame has meaning.
It comes from the Paschal candle and represents the light of Christ. Parents and godparents are entrusted with keeping that light burning brightly as the child grows in faith.
When you understand that, the candle becomes so much more than another item on the baptism checklist.
It becomes part of the sacrament.
And that is why, no matter how much our designs evolve, I never want to lose sight of what the candle is actually there for.
A Keepsake Long After the Baptism
Once the church doors close and the celebrations are over, the candle goes home with you.
Some families display theirs. Others carefully wrap it away with their child’s baptism gown, rosary, photographs and other keepsakes from the day.
And then one day, years later, it is taken out again.
That’s the lovely thing about choosing something timeless. It doesn’t have to belong only to the day it was made.
It becomes part of your child’s story.
Over the years, I’ve watched baptism styles change. Colours change, decorations change, and even the way we celebrate these beautiful occasions evolves.
But there are some things I’ve never felt the need to change.
The traditional pillar baptism candle is one of them.
It’s simple, timeless and, most importantly, it has a purpose. It’s made to be held during one of the most meaningful moments of your child’s baptism — lit from the Paschal candle as a symbol of the light of Christ entering their life.
At Iverson & Co, I’ve been creating baptism candles for families for many years, and while I love introducing new designs, ribbons and personal details, the candle itself has remained beautifully traditional.
There’s something I really love about that.
A Candle Made for the Ceremony
A baptism candle isn’t simply another detail to organise for the day. It has a very special place within the ceremony itself.
During the baptism, the candle is lit from the Paschal candle — the large candle in the church representing the risen Christ. That flame is then entrusted to the family as a beautiful reminder to keep the light of faith alive in their child’s life.
It’s such a simple moment, but it carries so much meaning.
That’s why I’ve always believed the candle should be practical as well as beautiful. Our traditional pillar shape is comfortable to hold, has a classic domed top and an exposed wick that makes it easy to light during the ceremony.
Nothing complicated. Just a candle designed to do what it is meant to do.
Why We Have Kept the Traditional Shape
There are so many beautiful candle styles available now, and I completely understand the appeal of something new.
But for Iverson & Co, I’ve chosen to stay with the traditional pillar.
Part of that comes from practicality, but a bigger part comes from what it represents. Baptism itself is a tradition passed from one generation to the next, and I love that something as simple as the candle can carry a little of that continuity too.
Years from now, when you take your child’s candle out of its box, I don’t want it to feel like something that belonged to a particular trend.
I want it to still feel like their baptism candle.
Simple Doesn’t Mean Plain
One of my favourite things about starting with a traditional ivory pillar is that it gives us a beautiful, timeless base to make completely your own.
A name. A baptism date. A cross. A meaningful verse. Soft ribbon, delicate details, a photograph or something chosen especially for your child.
Those are the details that tell their story.
The candle itself doesn’t need to compete with them.
Over the years, Iverson & Co designs have evolved, but I’ve always been drawn to pieces that feel meaningful rather than overly decorated. Something beautiful enough to sit beside the baptism gown and flowers on the day, but timeless enough to still love when you look at it years later.
From the Paschal Candle to Your Child’s Candle
For me, this is the part that matters most.
Your child’s baptism candle isn’t just being lit because it looks beautiful in photographs. The flame has meaning.
It comes from the Paschal candle and represents the light of Christ. Parents and godparents are entrusted with keeping that light burning brightly as the child grows in faith.
When you understand that, the candle becomes so much more than another item on the baptism checklist.
It becomes part of the sacrament.
And that is why, no matter how much our designs evolve, I never want to lose sight of what the candle is actually there for.
A Keepsake Long After the Baptism
Once the church doors close and the celebrations are over, the candle goes home with you.
Some families display theirs. Others carefully wrap it away with their child’s baptism gown, rosary, photographs and other keepsakes from the day.
And then one day, years later, it is taken out again.
That’s the lovely thing about choosing something timeless. It doesn’t have to belong only to the day it was made.
It becomes part of your child’s story.
Choosing Your Baptism Candle
When choosing a baptism candle, I always suggest checking whether your parish has any particular requirements first. From there, choose something that feels right for your family.
Think about the details you would like to remember — your child’s name, their baptism date, their church, a favourite prayer or verse, or simply a design that feels like them.
You don’t need to follow every trend.
A baptism candle can be simple and still be incredibly special.
Why Iverson & Co Still Chooses Tradition
After all these years of creating baptism candles, I still come back to the same thing: meaning first.
I want each candle I make to look beautiful, of course. But more than that, I want it to belong in the ceremony.
To be held by a parent or godparent.
To be lit from the Paschal candle.
To carry that little flame.
And then to go home with your family as a reminder of where your child’s journey of faith began.
Styles will continue to change, and our designs will continue to evolve with them. But the traditional pillar candle?
I think some things are worth keeping.
Reyna,
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