Escape to island paradise and relaxation with the refreshing scent of lavender and lemon verbena. The Under The Sea Votive Archipelago Candle Favor Box is a clear 2-inch cube with one Luna votive candle from Archipelago Botanicals inside, and an assortment of miniature seashells in different shapes and sizes scattered around it. Held up to the light on a reception table, the glass, the wax and the shells read as one small piece of the shoreline you got married on.
The shells are loose, not glued to the candle, and that turns out to be the best part. One guest who opened hers admitted she was disappointed at first because she had pictured the shells fixed to the wax, then quickly realized how beautiful the candle and the loose shells really are on their own. She called it a fantastic favor, or a keep-it-for-yourself item, and said she was buying more. Guests tip the shells out onto a windowsill, a bathroom shelf or a dish by the sink, and the candle carries on doing its job.
A silver starfish charm can be added to the box, and it does double duty: a finishing touch on the favor, then an accessory on a charm bracelet long after the wedding. A personalized tag can be tied on as well, carrying up to 24 characters on each of two lines along with a small motif, so two names and a date, or a line like "Married by the Sea," arrives on the box itself. HansonEllis has been personalizing favors in-house since 1999.
It suits a beach wedding, a rehearsal dinner by the water, a bridal shower, a baptism, a milestone birthday or a summer party where every table needs a little light. Archipelago candles are made from natural essential oils and waxes and have a lead-free wick. Burn time is approximately 12 hours. Please remove candle out of the box before lighting.
Add your tag wording above and choose your quantity.
Votive Candle Favor Box
Size: 2"W x 2"L x 2"H
Archipelago Candle
Under The Sea Votive Archipelago Candle Favor Box at a glance
The Under The Sea Votive Archipelago Candle Favor Box is a clear 2"W x 2"L x 2"H favor box holding one Luna votive candle from Archipelago Botanicals, scented with lavender and lemon verbena, plus an assortment of miniature seashells in different shapes and sizes. A silver starfish charm and a personalized tag of up to 24 characters on each of two lines can be added, with a required minimum quantity of 36 tags. Burn time is approximately 12 hours, and the candle should be removed from the box before lighting.
Best for: couples planning a beach or destination wedding who want a scented, usable favor at every place, and who are ordering at least 36 personalized tags.
Who the Under The Sea Votive Archipelago Candle Favor Box is for
- Beach and seaside weddings one clear cube at each place, with the shells catching the light down the length of the table.
- Destination and island receptions lavender and lemon verbena carries the holiday feeling home in a guest's suitcase.
- Rehearsal dinners by the water a smaller, softer favor for the night before, tagged with both names and the date.
- Bridal showers a favor the guest of honor's friends keep for themselves, which one reviewer admitted doing.
- Baby showers and baptisms a tag motif and two lines of wording turn the same box into a christening keepsake.
- Anniversaries the year you married on one tag line and the year you are celebrating on the other.
- Milestone birthdays a grown-up party favor that is used rather than stacked in a cupboard.
- Mother's Day a scented votive and a handful of shells for the mother who keeps a beach dish by the sink.
- Summer parties and bridal luncheons twelve boxes down a runner make a centerpiece before anyone takes one home.
- Corporate and client thank-yous a coastal thank-you for a resort conference table, tagged with the company name.
Under The Sea Votive Archipelago Candle Favor Box size and materials
| Size | Favor box 2"W x 2"L x 2"H |
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| Material | Clear favor box holding one Luna votive candle from Archipelago Botanicals, made from natural essential oils and waxes with a lead-free wick, scented with lavender and lemon verbena |
| What is included | One clear favor box, one Luna votive candle and an assortment of miniature seashells in different shapes and sizes. A silver starfish charm and a personalized tag are available; the tag carries a required minimum quantity of 36. |
| Personalization | Personalized tag, up to 24 characters per line on 2 lines (48 characters in total) with a small motif, personalized in-house. Required minimum quantity of 36 for tag personalization. |
| Turnaround | Standard 5–10 business days, rush 3–5, expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping |
| Personalized by | HansonEllis, in-house, in business since 1999 |
Care and use
- Please remove the candle out of the box before lighting it.
- Burn time is approximately 12 hours, so plan one votive per guest rather than relying on them for table lighting through a long reception.
- The miniature seashells are loose inside the box and are not adhered to the candle; lift the candle out carefully so the shells stay in the box.
- Archipelago candles are made from natural essential oils and waxes with a lead-free wick, scented with lavender and lemon verbena.
How the Under The Sea Votive Archipelago Candle Favor Box is personalized
- Type your tag wording in the personalization field on this page: up to 24 characters on line one and up to 24 characters on line two. Tag personalization has a required minimum quantity of 36.
- Add the silver starfish charm if you want it on the box, then set your quantity for the number of guests. If the tags should not all read the same, email your list to [email protected] after ordering.
- HansonEllis makes the tags in-house and ships the favors insured by UPS, FedEx or USPS with tracking emailed to you.
Ways to use it
- One box at every place setting, so the clear cubes and shells double as table decoration before guests take them home.
- Grouped down the center of a long table as a low centerpiece that guests dismantle at the end of the night.
- Set on a welcome table beside the seating chart, with a tag line thanking guests for traveling.
- Given to bridesmaids with the starfish charm attached, which later goes on a charm bracelet.
- Kept as a single keepsake at home; one reviewer called it a fantastic keep-it-for-yourself item.
Quote ideas for your Under The Sea Votive Archipelago Candle Favor Box
- Nikki & Marcus / Married by the Sea
- Love You to the Shore / And Back Again
- Let Love Glow / Ella & Ryan, 2027
- Beach Please, We Did / Thanks For Celebrating
- A Light For Our Day / Thank You For Sharing It
- Our Island Wedding / Maya & Theo
- Salt in the Air / Love in the Heart
- Sea You at the Beach / June 20, 2027
- Welcome to Paradise / The Delgado Family
- Thank You For Sharing / Our Day by the Sea
Which one should I choose
Within the Beach Wedding Favors category the choice usually comes down to whether the favor should be scented, and whether the tag and charm are part of the plan.
| Under The Sea Votive Archipelago Candle Favor Box with a personalized tag | Choose it when you want names and a date on a scented favor and are ordering 36 or more tags. |
|---|---|
| The same box with the silver starfish charm | Choose it for bridesmaids or a smaller group, where the charm goes on a bracelet after the wedding. |
| The box without personalization | Choose it for a smaller guest list, or when place cards already carry each guest's name. |
| A plain shell or sand ornament favor | Choose it only for decoration; nothing is lit, nothing is scented and nothing gets used at home. |
For a seaside reception the tagged votive box does the most work, since it decorates the table first and then leaves with the guest.
Ordering the Under The Sea Votive Archipelago Candle Favor Box for weddings and events
Ordering the Under The Sea Votive Archipelago Candle Favor Box for a wedding or event is straightforward. The favor has no minimum order, but tag personalization has a required minimum quantity of 36, so plan the tag count around your guest list. If tags should read differently for different tables or guests, order the full quantity and email your list to [email protected] after ordering. Company logos are a custom order: send a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected], where a logo setup fee applies and not every logo can be reproduced at tag size. Standard production is 5–10 business days, rush 3–5 and expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping; for a wedding, order 3–6 months ahead. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
Questions shoppers ask about the Under The Sea Votive Archipelago Candle Favor Box
What is inside the Under The Sea Votive Archipelago Candle Favor Box?
Each clear favor box holds one Luna votive candle from Archipelago Botanicals and an assortment of miniature seashells in different shapes and sizes. A silver starfish charm and a personalized tag can be added.
How big is the favor box?
The box measures 2" wide by 2" long by 2" high, a clear cube small enough to sit on a napkin at a place setting.
What does the candle smell like?
The Luna votive is scented with lavender and lemon verbena, a refreshing combination meant to suggest island relaxation.
How long does the votive burn?
Burn time is approximately 12 hours. Please remove the candle out of the box before lighting it.
What is the candle made of?
Archipelago candles are made from natural essential oils and waxes and have a lead-free wick.
Are the seashells attached to the candle?
No, and it is worth telling guests. The shells are loose inside the box, not adhered to the wax. One reviewer expected them fixed to the candle, was briefly disappointed, then decided the candle and the loose shells are beautiful exactly as they are.
What is the starfish charm for?
The silver starfish charm finishes the beach favor, and it also works as an accessory on a charm bracelet afterwards, which is why some couples use it for bridesmaids.
How many characters fit on the personalized tag?
Up to 24 characters on each of two lines, so 48 characters in total counting spaces and punctuation, alongside a small motif on the tag.
Is there a minimum quantity for the personalized tags?
Yes, tag personalization has a required minimum quantity of 36. The favor itself has no minimum order. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
Can I see a proof of the tag first?
Proofs are optional and available on request for a $35-55 service fee per proof, and a proof adds extra days to production. Changes after a proof has been sent carry a $40 minimum updating fee. Customer Support is at 310-878-9429.
How far ahead should I order for a beach wedding?
Standard production is 5 to 10 business days plus 2 to 5 days US shipping, with rush (3 to 5 days) and expedite (1 to 3 days) available. For a wedding, order 3 to 6 months ahead when you can.
Can these be shipped internationally or returned?
International shipping is by request; the cart calculates US shipping only and international orders cannot be rushed, so email [email protected]. Personalized items are made to order and final sale unless defective; non-personalized items can be returned within 14 days.
See more in Beach Wedding Favors.
Updated September 2026 by the HansonEllis personalization team.
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