A practical buyer's guide to choosing, pricing, and ordering corporate gift candles, built from real production numbers out of our Los Angeles factory.
Updated August 17, 2026 · Manufactured in Los Angeles
Key Takeaways
- Two decoration methods: full-color printed labels (more affordable, multi-color logos) or single-color engraving (more premium, permanent).
- Every order starts at a 50-unit minimum and includes one free proof before production begins.
- Standard production is 10 to 15 business days after proof approval, shipped from our own Carson, CA facility.
- Pricing steps down at every quantity break, so rounding up to the next tier often costs the same per unit.
- Real per-unit pricing runs from $18 to $36 depending on size and decoration method.
The right corporate gift candle comes down to three decisions: how your logo goes on (printed or engraved), how many you need (pricing improves at every quantity break starting at 50 units), and how far out your event or send date is (standard production runs 10 to 15 business days after you approve your proof). Bath Promotions manufactures both styles in Los Angeles, ships every order from our own Carson, CA facility, and includes one free proof before anything goes into production. Below is what actually changes the price, the timeline, and the impression a branded candle makes, with real numbers so you can budget before you request a quote.
What makes a candle a good corporate gift?
A candle solves a problem most corporate gifts don't: it gets used, not stashed in a drawer. It has real surface area for a logo, it works for almost any recipient, and it reads as a considered gift rather than a giveaway. That is why it shows up across so many different use cases: client and employee appreciation gifts, hotel welcome amenities, wellness and spa partnerships, subscription box inserts, event favors, and holiday gifting programs. The format flexes to the budget and the brand, from a single-color engraved mark on a luxury glass to a full-color printed label on an everyday size.
Printed or engraved: which decoration method fits your brand?
Printed candles carry your logo as a full-color label wrapped or applied to the glass. It is the more affordable entry point and the better choice if your logo uses more than one color or a photographic mark.
Engraved candles have your logo etched directly into the glass itself. There is no label to peel or fade, the mark reads as more premium and permanent, and it tends to be the pick for client gifts, executive gifts, and anything meant to sit on a desk long after the candle is gone. Engraving is a single-color process, so it fits a clean logo mark or wordmark best.
Full-color logo, gift box included, from $18.00 per unit at volume.
Logo etched into the glass, gift box included, from $19.00 per unit at volume.
How much do corporate gift candles cost?
Every option ships in a gift box and starts at a 50-unit minimum, with pricing improving at every quantity break. Here is the real per-unit pricing at the two most common order sizes for our four most requested corporate gift candles:
| Candle | Decoration | 50 units | 100 units | Setup charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 oz. Candle | Printed, 1 color | $21.00 ea. | $19.00 ea. | $62.50 |
| 9 oz. Candle | Engraved | $22.00 ea. | $20.00 ea. | $62.50 |
| 14 oz. Luxury Candle | Printed, 1 color | $34.00 ea. | $32.00 ea. | $68.75 |
| 14 oz. Luxury Candle | Engraved | $36.00 ea. | $34.00 ea. | $62.50 |
Pricing includes one decoration location. Request a quote for pricing at 250, 500, 1,000, or 2,500 units, all of which step down further.
How many should you order?
Order to your real recipient list, then add a small buffer, typically 5 to 10 percent, for team gifts, replacements, or a last-minute add to the list. Since pricing improves at every break point, it is often worth rounding up to the next tier rather than ordering the exact headcount. A 92-person team gift, for example, lands in the same 100-unit pricing tier as a 100-person order, so the extra 8 units effectively cost nothing more per unit than what you were already paying.
How long does production take?
Standard production is 10 to 15 business days after you approve your free proof. Every order ships from our own facility in Carson, CA. We do not use third-party fulfillment centers or overseas facilities, which is what lets us hold a consistent, predictable timeline instead of a shipping estimate that shifts after the fact. For a fixed deadline, whether that is an event date, a holiday gifting cutoff, or an executive's start date, build in the full production window plus your ship time before you request your quote.
Larger format, gift box included, from $31.00 per unit at volume.
Our most requested executive gift, from $33.00 per unit at volume.
Who sends custom candles as corporate gifts?
Custom candles show up most often in client and employee appreciation programs, hotel and hospitality welcome amenities, wellness and spa partnerships, subscription box inserts, event favors, and holiday gifting. If you are sourcing for one of these programs and want to see how other buyers in your category have approached decoration and packaging, our team can walk through real examples when you request a quote.
As a manufacturer recognized within the promotional products industry (PPAI), we build orders for both distributors reselling to their own clients and buyers ordering directly for their own program. If you are a distributor, see our Private Label & Manufacturing page for pricing built around resale.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for corporate gift candles?
50 units per design. Pricing improves at 100, 250, 500, 1,000, and 2,500 units.
How long does it take to get corporate gift candles?
Standard production is 10 to 15 business days after you approve your proof. We include one free proof with every order before production begins.
Printed or engraved, which one should I choose?
Printed is the more affordable option and the right call for multi-color or photographic logos. Engraved is a single-color process that reads as more premium and permanent, and is the more common choice for client and executive gifts.
Do you ship internationally or work with distributors outside the US?
Every order ships from our own facility in Carson, CA. We do not use third-party fulfillment centers or overseas production facilities.
Can I revise my logo placement before production starts?
Yes. Every order includes one free proof so you can approve your logo, color, and placement before we begin production. Revisions after approval may carry a re-proofing charge.
Ready to put your logo on the table?
Tell us your quantity, decoration method, and timeline, and we will send real pricing from our Los Angeles factory.
Request a Quote →One free proof per order. Manufactured and shipped from Carson, CA.
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