A note about real candles: I buy bulk candles and I will sell them to you if you would like, but it will be at the price I purchased them for. Depending on their condition after your event, I may buy them back from you at a lower price, so you may be able to get some money back. I do have partially burned candles, which can be rented for 1/3 of the listed price. I also know where to find colored candles, and even custom made candles with scents and colors of your choosing, so let me know if that is something you need. All battery-operated candles will come with batteries and extra batteries in case something stops working.