Let the wax cool. Trim the wicks, and light. Still, you may always give a congratulatory present if you so wish. If you have received no formal information regarding the wedding, you may send the gift to the couple's home or to one of their parents' homes. Loop the ribbon around one side of the chair, weave the tails through the slats in the chair back to the other side, then tie in a generous bow.
Wedding favors can do double-duty as chair decorations.
Little boxes, cones or bags of candies or other small treats may be trimmed with pretty ribbon and hung from chair backs. Loop them over the tops of chairs and tie them in place. Decorating with paper is an easy, inexpensive way to add grace to reception chairs. Use flexible paper that is sturdy enough to withstand someone sitting on the chair. Fasten each cuff around chair backs by joining bottoms with double-sided tape.