From Wick to Wax

 

At Wick: A Candle Bar, we believe that creating your own custom candle should be an immersive and memorable experience. The process of selecting scents, choosing a jar, designing a label, and creating your custom-scented candle takes about 45 minutes from start to finish.

Walk-ins and Reservations

Walk-ins are always welcome at Wick. However, if you’re planning to visit with a group of four (4) or more, we kindly ask that you make a reservation to ensure your group is seated together at the Scent Bar. Reservations can be made for any group size, up to 14 guests on weekdays (Monday through Friday) and up to 8 guests on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). For larger parties, private events, or team-building activities, visit our Plan Your Own Event page for more information and booking details.

Candle Cooling Time

Once you’ve poured your candle, please note that candles take at least 90 minutes to cool before they are ready to take home. This is the perfect opportunity to explore historic San Marco, enjoy local dining, or grab a coffee while you wait. If you’re looking for recommendations, our Scent Tenders are happy to point you to their favorite nearby boutiques, bars, or restaurants. If you don’t mind picking up your candle another day, we will happily hold onto your finished candles until you return.

Beyond Candles

Want to create something other than a candle? We also offer the ability to customize home fragrance products such as room sprays, oils, and reed diffusers, as well as body care products including scrubs, lotions, and hand soaps. This makes for a truly unique gift or personal treat.

 
 

The Process

 
People at the candle bar smelling and selecting scents for their personalized candle.

Select

We stock over 90 premium fragrances. Finding your favorites is as simple as following your nose! Take your time popping the lids off the candles on display and make a list of scents that speak to you. Don’t worry about whether they blend well together — our expert Scent Tenders will assist you in creating the perfect combination for any occasion or mood.

Still feeling unsure? Consider where you’ll be placing or using your candle or product. For example, choose fresh and calming scents for bathrooms, sweet and cozy blends for bedrooms, and bright or citrus scents for kitchens.

People creating their personalized candle scent and pouring the candle.

Scent

After choosing your favorite fragrances, select a candle jar or fragrance container from our curated collection on the shelves. Next, design your custom label to give your creation a personal touch. Finally, mix your oils at our Scent Bar to build a completely unique scent profile that no one else in the world has — it’s yours to keep, gift, and enjoy.

A Scent Tender showing the product bag for the finished candle.

Stay

Because candles require at least 90 minutes to set, we encourage guests to explore the surrounding area while they wait. Visit nearby shops, grab a drink, or take a stroll to enjoy the local art and historic architecture. Fragrance products like sprays and oils take less time to prepare, but browsing the area is always a good idea.

Whether you’re looking for dinner, drinks, or boutiques, our Scent Tenders are happy to provide recommendations.

If you plan to pour a candle and take it home the same day, please visit at least two and a half hours before closing time. Our hours are 7:00 PM Tue-Thu, 9:00 PM Fri-Sat, and 5:00 PM Sun.

Pay

Pricing for your custom candle experience depends on the size and style of the jar you choose. Prices range from $23 to $40, with most options averaging around $28. This includes your entire hands-on candle pouring experience, access to our premium fragrances, and your personalized label design.

 

and more!

Whether you’re looking to create a personal scent memory, design the perfect gift, or plan a fun group outing, Wick: A Candle Bar is here to help you pour your creativity into something special. We look forward to seeing you soon!