A Hands-On Activity for Candle Lovers, Date Nights, Birthdays & More

Looking for one of the best things to do in Nashville? Whether it’s a romantic date night, bachelorette party, birthday celebration, or girls’ trip, the Candle Making Experience at Story Fragrance Library is a fun, interactive way to create memories that last.

Here, every candle tells a story. Create a custom scent that reflects your personality, evokes your favorite memory, or just brings you joy. Our step-by-step candle-making workshops guide you through the process in our cozy Nashville studio, where creativity meets calm.

What’s Included

Choose from nearly 300 fragrances — floral, woodsy, citrusy, cozy, and everything in between

Blend your signature scent with guidance from our scent professionals

Pour your candle into a stylish 10-14 oz vessel

Personalize your label to create a one-of-a-kind candle

Take your candle home after it sets (~2 hours)

Each session lasts about 60 minutes and is perfect for all experience levels, from beginners to fragrance enthusiasts.

Why Guests Love It

Couples: A romantic, relaxing date night activity in Nashville

Celebrations: Birthdays, anniversaries, bachelorette parties, and more

Girls’ Trips: Sip, laugh, and craft meaningful candles together

Self-Care Outings: Make a candle that reflects your mood and energy

Step-by-Step Candle Making Process

Select Your Fragrances — Pick one or several scents to create your custom blend

Blend Your Fragrances — Mix until your scent is perfect, with guidance along the way

Mix Fragrance Into Wax — Incorporate your blend into our high-quality soy/coconut wax

Pour Into Vessel — Watch your candle come to life in a 10 oz container

Label Your Candle — Design a custom label for your creation

Cool & Take Home — Let your candle set (~2 hours) and bring it home to enjoy

Location & Booking Info

Story Fragrance Library, Nashville

Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Location: 2005 Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN
Availability: Monday–Sunday | 10 AM – 8 PM
Group Sizes: 1–50 guests | Private sessions only