Wedding season is here, and that means it’s time to update our Pinterest boards. The newest trend on the block? Personalized candles to commemorate your wedding day!

It has become more and more common to find multiple candles in many houses. But why are people suddenly buying so many candles? The simple answer would seem to be, “We just like the way they smell,” right? Believe it or not, however, there could be more psychological reasons for buying candles beyond that, given the benefits that candles can have.