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FOR THE BIG DAY “I’m hoping to work on different package ideas for brides, bachelorette parties and not just brides but the couple themselves,” Steiner said. “They can customize their own wedding candle and work with me from start to finish on the process from the vessel type, to the label, the scent, everything,” Steiner said. The signature wedding candle they create can be used for all kinds of things — wedding party gifts, complimentary gifts for wedding guests, as part of table settings — and help fuse the memories of the special day with a specific fragrance. “Memory and scents and smells are so connected and when you light the candle it might take you back to that memory. I want them to be able to experience that,” Steiner said. “I’ve actually talked with one bride about the idea of creating their own fragrance and using it as the unity candle at their wedding, which is awesome.” Then it’s time for the fragrance to be poured in and mixed with the wax. Customers stir for a couple minutes to ensure the fragrance is distributed evenly and then it’s simply a waiting game. “It takes about 45 minutes to an hour for it to set good enough to be moved,” Steiner said. “For the best results you’re actually supposed to let the candle set for 2-3 weeks before lighting but it can really be lit about 24 hours after setting.” In between events Steiner wanted to continue fulfilling her newfound passion for creating candles, so she created a website through which she could sell candles to customers out of town, in different states, as well as locally. The entire process of starting El & El was essentially candle boot camp for Steiner. “It was a lot of researching, looking at different websites and how they promote events and then the candle making process itself was a lot of research about the types of wicks and wax I wanted to use and the types of fragrances I wanted to use, the initial costs of supplies and products I wanted to start with, all those kinds of things.” She went with soy wax because it burns slower allowing for a longer lasting candle. Wood wicks bring an extra aesthetic that Steiner finds appealing along with the subtle crackle they have that adds to the overall experience when the candle is lit. Everything seen on the candles, other than the vessels themselves, Steiner does at home. “From start to finish. I do the labels myself, my boyfriend Tim engraves the lids, that was his idea and he’s made some tools with a 3D printer that help center the wick in the candle and things like that,” Steiner said. As she looks towards the future and growing El + El Candle Co., Steiner has plenty of ideas for fun opportunities. “Short-term it’s about finding ways to make connections and bring businesses together as partners,” Steiner said. “And longer-term, ideally, I would love to have a storefront where I could hold events, have walk-ins and sell candles. People can be shopping, stop in and decide to make a candle, I’d love to be able to provide that opportunity. I’d also love to grow to a point as a business where I’m still supporting my family but am also able to donate to other things that matter in my heart and be able to teach my girls the importance of giving back to the community.” Recall fond memories and create wonderful new ones, one fragrance at a time with El + El Candle Co. • 48 OKOBOJI MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2024
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