Valentine’s Day is the holiday where we celebrate the people we love. There’s no better time to get together with your friends and loved ones. Whether it’s a gathering of happy couples or a singles awareness party, follow these tips to create the perfect atmosphere for your Valentine’s Day shindig.
Photos
You’re going to want to take lots of pictures to remember all the fun you’re having. Setting up your own photo booth can be fun and easy with a Valentine’s Day backdrop. Whether it’s for happy couples or group shots, this key element will make your party one to remember! Visit SignArtEtc and start designing!
Decorations
You could go a number of ways here—going the more elegant route with darker tones and fancy place settings. You could also make it look like a Hallmark store exploded in your home. When in doubt, think pink and red. If you’re the crafty type, Samantha Tagher of Brit + Co has shared a collection of modern decoration ideas. If you don’t think you’ll have time to make decorations, you can always check out what party stores have to offer.
Food
Valentine’s Day is a day of indulgence, so put together a nice decadent menu. Philip Ross of the International Business Times suggests appetizers that are simple and easy to munch on while chatting with fellow party goers. For the main course, cheese fondue makes for a fun and indulgent meal. And don’t forget dessert! Red velvet cupcakes and dark chocolate-dipped strawberries are simple small desserts that go great with the theme. Be sure to include sweet treats like candy hearts and chocolates for guests to munch on throughout the night.
Cherry chocolate fondue makes a delicious and decadent dessert for your Valentine’s Day party.Drinks
Nothing says romance like red wine. If you want to mix things up, the Allrecipes staff shared an easy punch recipe of cranberry juice, cherry juice and lemon-lime soda. You can add a splash of vodka or keep it non-alcoholic, your preference.
Music
Streaming services like Pandora and Spotify will be offering Valentine’s Day-themed playlists. If you’d like to curate your own party soundtrack, Jeff Milo of the Detroit Free Press has provided a love song playlist for Valentine’s Day, complete with offerings from the rock, hip-hop, pop and soul genres.