This traditional holiday of love makes for beautiful
weddings. The abundance of heart shaped decorations, foods,
and papers adds a special touch to any wedding. You don't
have to hold your Valentine's Day wedding on February
14. Stock up on supplies after the winter holiday and
hold your romantic celebration any time you choose.
Start with a romantic invitation. A pale pink card
with hearts or flowers embossed on the borders will set
the stage for your fanciful wedding. Instead of tissue
paper, use a lace doily or wide lace ribbon. Seal with
a heart-shaped sticker. An informal wedding invitation
could include a child's Valentine card with the information
written on the back.
Choose a location you can cover in clouds of white
tulle or lightweight fabric. Your wedding should be a
romantic fantasy -- decked out with cupid and heart cutouts.
Have your florist create arrangements that evoke romanticism.
Choose roses, carnations, tulips, and lilies in red and
pink tones. Add velvet ribbons and lots of lace to fill
out the bouquets.
Have the wedding party dressed in formal attire. Tuxedoes
and gowns say romance like nothing else. Be sure to have
the bridesmaids wear gloves. You could go with a color
theme for an informal wedding. Let the bridesmaids wear
red dresses and the groomsmen wear red ties. Get all the
items from the same shop so you are sure the colors match.
Your reception should continue the romance. A sit-down
dinner may follow a formal wedding, but a buffet can be
just as lovely and less expensive. Buffets also allow
guests to mingle more than at a seated meal. An hors d'oeuvre
reception or cocktail hour can follow an informal wedding.
Top your cake with a crystal heart or roses. Red velvet
cake is a dramatic choice.
Don't forget dancing at the reception. No romantic
party would be complete without the happy couple waltzing
into their marriage together. Since all eyes will be on
you, consider a dance lesson or two. Your DJ or band needs
a list of your favorite romantic tunes to keep the magic
going all night.
Thank your guests with a heart shaped box filled
with truffles or chocolate hearts. Have them send you
off with a sea of bubbles or a flurry of confetti!
Weddings by Lisa Akers
The Theme Wedding Specialists
Budget Weddings | Bachelor
& Bachelorette Parties
Quantum
Designs