In hospitality, creating the right atmosphere is one of the most important elements necessary for memorable stays and positive experiences. Custom candles, especially DIY candles, offer a unique way to improve spaces with personalized scents that reflect your property's character. Read on to learn more!
The Sensory Experience
Candlelight creates warmth that electric lighting just can't match. Custom scents can enhance your location (like ocean breezes for coastal properties) and emphasize your brand's identity.
Sustainability Benefits
Many guests now value eco-friendly practices. Making candles on-site reduces shipping weight, allows vessel reuse, minimizes waste from unused products, and creates long-lasting options that require less frequent replacement.
Guest Engagement Opportunities
Consider offering interactive experiences for guests where they're free to make their own candle! This can include:
- Workshops for retreat groups
- Custom scent-blending sessions
- Welcome activities for families
- Romantic package add-ons
Cost Considerations
Creating your own candles can be economical, especially with larger sizes that provide hundreds of burn hours (enough to scent guest rooms for months with minimal replacement.)
Seasonal Flexibility
Making candles as needed allows easy adaptation to seasons and holidays without storing excess inventory or having excessive waste. Switch from warming winter scents to bright summer fragrances as needed, for instance,
Creating Signature Scents
Develop fragrances unique to your property by:
- Layering complementary scents
- Designing different profiles for various spaces
- Creating scent journeys throughout your property
- Developing location-specific blends
Final Thoughts
Start small with:
- A dedicated preparation area
- Simple fragrance guides for consistency
- Rotation systems for proper curing
- Custom branded labels
- Staff training on placement and safety
The combination of customization, sustainability, and sensory impact makes DIY candle making a distinctive way to enhance guest experiences and build memorable impressions.
