Choosing a wedding theme can feel overwhelming, but planning a wedding on Valentine’s Day makes it easy to embrace romance at every turn. From enchanting decor to memorable entertainment and indulgent food options, the possibilities are as sweet as they are inspiring. Read on for ideas that will make your heart skip a beat and bring your dream day to life!
Valentine’s Day Wedding Decor
Planning a Valentine’s Day wedding allows you to lean into all things romantic and charming. From timeless red-and-blush hues to whimsical heart-shaped accents, your decor can set the perfect mood for celebrating love.
Celebrate with themed decor 🌹
Valentine’s hues like red, blush, and white with gold and champagne accents make a great color palette for decor and bridesmaid dresses. For a modern twist, consider going for dusty rose, mauve, and sage green. If you feel non-traditional, you can even wear a red or pink wedding dress! Don’t forget to fill the space and sweetheart table with plenty of fresh flowers, from arrangements of baby’s breath and roses to colorful peonies and tulips.
Delight guests with thoughtful favors 🎁
Make all of your guests feel the love with some fun favors. You can handwrite love notes to your guests on old-school Valentine’s cards or provide unique gifts with some of the ideas below.
☕ Valentine’s Day Hot Chocolate Party Favors for a cozy treat after a chilly wedding day.
🌲 Pine Seedling Wedding Favor for guests to plant and remember the special day.
🍬 Wedding Candy Favor Bags to take everyone back to those elementary Valentine’s Day activities.
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Enrich with heart-filled touches 💗
Include a variety of finishing touches to the space to set the tone. Heart-shaped decor is a great addition, such as this heart-shaped wreath made with baby’s breath, or go big with a heart altar. For lighting, include plenty of warm tones and candles. Use neon signs with Valentine’s Day-themed phrases like “Be Mine” and “Happily Ever After” at the reception for a fun, party vibe.
Valentine’s Day Wedding Menu
Your menu for a Valentine’s wedding can take on the holiday spirit. Allude to date night with carefully selected appetizers and main courses. Go for themed cocktails with plenty of red, and include many dessert and sweet options.
Offer fun and romantic food 🦪
For a Valentine’s Day wedding, the food should reflect the romance and fun of the day. Start off the celebration with classy hors d’oeuvres, such as a raw bar with oysters or a beautiful beef crostini reminiscent of a steak dinner. Want something laidback? A pizza bar can create a fun-filled and customizable main course that everyone will love!
Savor the moment with themed cocktails 🍷
You can have so much fun with the cocktails and mocktails on a Valentine’s-themed wedding. Lean into red in honor of the holiday and offer a signature drink. Check out these tasty options:
🍓 Provide something bubbly with a Rossini cocktail with fresh strawberry puree and prosecco.
🐞 A lovebug cocktail is a cranberry and lime-based cocktail that is simple to make to reduce wait time.
🍒 The sour cherry mezcal margarita is a smoky, citrusy cocktail guaranteed to impress.
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Sweeten up the special day 🍫
Sweets and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand. Beyond the wedding cake, consider filling your dessert table with various pink and red treats and plenty of chocolate. For something unique, consider rose petal cupcakes or a chocolate fondue station with fresh fruits and marshmallows. Add a touch of elegance and amour with a colorful macaron tower.
Valentine’s Day Wedding Entertainment
Hiring the right talent can take your wedding to the next level. From skilled musicians to unique performers and specialty service providers, their expertise can create unforgettable moments, ensuring your big day is as magical as you’ve envisioned.
Swoon with tender tunes 🎻
Create the perfect vibe with soothing love songs and tasteful music. Book a live harpist for a unique, captivating sound, or hire a strolling violinist to serenade your guests. A jazz band can also be an excellent addition to a cocktail hour or classy reception.
Enchant with inspiring live entertainment 💃
Hiring additional live entertainment can make the night truly unforgettable. Book swing dancers to inspire everyone to get on the dance floor with their partners! Or, set the party ablaze with a fire performer or skilled aerialist.
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Perfect the day with helpful event service providers 📸
Make sure that the focus of the day is on what truly matters. Hire a bartender to craft tasty cocktails and a photo booth with themed props to capture all of the special moments. Find a local makeup artist near you to guarantee you feel your best.
We hope these Valentine’s Day wedding ideas help you plan the perfect occasion. With thoughtful details, romantic touches, and a bit of creativity, your celebration will be as memorable as the love it honors. Here’s to a day filled with joy, laughter, and moments to treasure forever! 💘🥂
Matt Holland is a Customer Happiness Agent at GigSalad. With 10+ years of experience performing as a jazz drummer, he has gained insights into the life of a gigging musician as well as what makes an event go off without a hitch. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, cooking, and watching the newest TV shows with his wife.