The Black Marriage candle is intended to help shape the act of marriage and the union of two souls through its ritual burning, aiding in creating balance and harmony in a union, or to destroy it; and the red marriage candle is most frequently used to celebrate the act of marriage and the union of two souls with its burning.May need base leveling to stand completely straight. 6 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 2 1/4"