Welcome to Candles by Design Limited

... specialists in exquisite personalised candles for any occasion since 2005

For more than 20 years, Candles by Design has been creating personalised candles that help celebrate life's most meaningful moments.

Whether you're marking a baptism, wedding, memorial or another special occasion, each candle is individually customised with our unique handcrafted wax embellishments, together with names, dates, photographs and logos, to create a beautiful keepsake that will be treasured for years to come.

Churches, schools and organisations throughout New Zealand have trusted us to create candles that commemorate life's important milestones. Every candle is crafted with a commitment to quality, attention to detail and exceptional workmanship.

Take some time to browse the categories on the left, then contact us to discuss your ideas. We'd be delighted to help create a candle that's uniquely yours.

Click here to learn more about Candles by Design. 

To order ...

We recommend you contact us well in advance of your event, however, we always try to accommodate urgent requests, so don't hesitate to get in touch!

Customer Satisfaction

We love your feedback!
Here's just a small selection - to view more, please see testimonials.

Hi Brigitte
I received the 2 candles today and I am so thrilled with them.
They are so beautiful and having them the lovely boxes makes them extra special.
Thank you so much.
Kind regards, Angela 
June 2026

Hi Brigitte 
I collected the candle this morning , thank you so much for arranging it for collection. 
I started to unwrap the candle but it is so beautifully done that I will leave it for my God daughter to do tomorrow, the thought and care in the presentation is stunning.
Thank you again for your kindness and support to get this done in such short notice. 
Enjoy your weekend. 
With warmth
Melita 
May 2026

Hello Brigitte 
I got such a pleasant surprise to see my courier had arrived when I reached home.
The candle is absolutely beautiful.
I am sure the couple will love.
I will surely recommend candles by design to my friends.
Thank you once again,
Carmen
May 2026

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Check here from time to time for new designs and announcements ...

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Catholic
School

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Stuart & Ula's gorgeous candle set features carefully matched colours, text and ornaments - as seen in BRIDE & GROOM magazine 

We are fond of this combined wedding & remembrance candle created for Beth & Ron.

Follow us to view Mira & Fergus' beautiful wedding candles.

This beautiful Candle Bowl features on our Remembrance Candle page.

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