Valentine's Day Wedding Ideas
A Valentine Event is a Romantic, Sweet and Classic Wedding Theme
Sep 24, 2009
What better way to say "I love you" than to promise "I do" on Valentine's Day? Couples who marry on this most romantic day of the year are able to take advantage of the decorations, romantic poems, and the colors of the holiday to create a wedding that will be all sweetness, magic and love.
Valentine's Day Wedding Decorations
Valentine's Day is known for decorations of red, white and pink, hearts, chocolates shared between valentine sweethearts, and beautiful roses. It's possible to decorate for this day in understated elegance or in all the glittering trappings of the holiday.
- Flowers: Roses in red, white, and all hues of pink are perfect for a Valentine's Day wedding. They make a dramatic statement on their own or accented with baby's breath, orchids, or green ferns.
- Table Centerpieces: Hearts and roses are iconic for this day, so a heart vase or base filled with roses and chocolates is a simple but elegant table setting. Don't embellish too much with glitter or details – simplicity is best or Valentine's decorations can become tacky.
- Valentine's Day Wedding Cakes: Anything heart-shaped is perfect, but so is a traditional round tower decorated in hearts. Red cakes are generally avoided, but accent colors of red or pink make an elegant touch on wedding cakes.
- Wedding Favors: Anything from chocolates to unique heart-shaped paperweights, rose-colored candle holders, or a heart photo frame with a photo of each guest taken at the reception makes a suitably romantic touch.
Valentine's Day Poems & Wedding Vows
For this special day, many couples draw on the classics and famous romantic poems for inspiration in writing their wedding vows. There are entire books filled with sweet and sexy quotes and special ways to say "I love you." These famous words are part of the magic of the day for any bride and groom who set a February 14 date.
Valentine's Day Wedding: The Price
Because this February holiday is the one day of the year that is devoted to romance, it's one of the most popular days for weddings and engagements. As a result, couples hoping to wed on February 14 can expect to pay a premium; Everything from reception halls to vendors increase their prices on Valentine's Day. Even if you're willing to pay more, it's almost always necessary to book well in advance, since February 14 is in such demand for nuptials.
As an alternative, getting married a week before or after can mean big savings compared to peak prices on the holiday. The wedding doesn't have to take place on February 14 to have Valentine's Day decorations. Virtually any wedding in February (one of the least expensive wedding seasons) can use hearts and flowers, red and pink, as its theme without the big budget hikes that target the weddings scheduled for Valentine's Day itself.
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