It all started with a wedding gift.
Chloe and Trent loved the candle; they burned it all the way down to the very bottom. So when it came time to replace it, they assumed they’d just buy another… until they took a closer look and realized it wasn’t something they wanted to spend over $500 on.
Trent took one look and said, “For that price, I could make it myself.”
Turns out, he meant it.
Trent and Chloe rolled up their sleeves and got to work, turning a bold assumption into weeks of scent testing, wax pouring, and learning things the hard way. There were failed pours. A few questionable scent combinations. And more than one moment of, “Okay… maybe this is harder than it looks.”
But even in those moments, there was interest. People were asking about the candles, talking about them, and buying them. That early demand was the sign they needed to keep going.
The two thought the right next step was hiring a manufacturer to pour their candles. It felt like the move you’re supposed to make to scale the production and focus on growth. They secured a partner, shipped their supplies, and locked in a start date.
Two weeks before production began, they got the call…the manufacturer was shutting down. Just like that, their plan fell apart.
So they pivoted. They moved all of their supplies back home and started pouring the candles themselves, operating out of their garage for the first year of business. It wasn’t glamorous, but it gave them full control of their vision
What started in their garage became Big Ass Luxuries. After a year of pouring candles at home, they outgrew the space and moved into their first warehouse, finally having the room to scale and ship Big Ass Candles to homes all over the country.
From the beginning, the goal wasn’t just to make a bigger candle; it was to make a better one. A beautiful statement piece for your home. A candle that gives you more burn for your buck and fewer trips to your local home goods store. Massive enough to stand out in a sea of smaller candles, while still filling your space with an incredible aroma. And made with cleaner ingredients.
Because luxury should feel indulgent and beautiful, but it should also feel good to live with.
What started in a Dallas garage has grown into something much bigger (literally). Big Ass Luxuries has gone from small-batch testing to nationwide customers, a full warehouse operation, and even a moment on the Shark Tank in 2025.
And we’re just getting started.
Our mission is simple: to bring oversized, unforgettable candles into more homes with more fragrance, spread light both literally and metaphorically, all while keeping it clean, all-natural, and non-toxic.
Our ideas for Big Ass Luxuries keep expanding into new sizes, new shapes, new colors, and new accessories. We’re constantly dreaming up oversized pieces, bold designs, collaborations, and large-scale home goods that make an impact the moment you walk into a room.
The vision keeps growing, and so do the products.
We are so grateful for our BAL family and the incredible support you’ve shown us over the years. Because you continue to share our story, our flame has grown beyond what we ever imagined.
Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are just discovering Big Ass Luxuries, we’re truly honored you’re here. You’re the reason we get to keep dreaming bigger & building bigger.
xx,
Chloe & Trent
