Valentines Day Party Ideas - Create Cupids Dream Party!

Valentines Day party ideas can turn Valentines Day into a fun occasion whilst still giving you time to be romantic with your loved one.

An ideal time to host your party is early afternoon. That way you can involve the rest of your family and friends but still leave time for a romantic meal in the evening.

You can either choose to have a party for the kids, an adult Valentine party idea or a family friendly party.

A party for the kids would involve craft making activities , Valentines dances and lots of lovely food. If the party is for adults only you could play cupid and match up your single friends or you could just invite a few friends around for a dinner party.

So stop thinking that Valentines day party ideas are just a load of commercial nonsense and start partying with some USA or UK party supplies!

INVITATIONS

Really spread the love this Valentines Day with this romantic Valentines Day party idea for a party invitation.

First fold a large piece of pale pink card in half. Next with the fold at the top cut out the shape of a large heart. Do not cut the fold just cut a triangular piece out for the middle of the heart so then you can open the invitation.

Then using different colored lipsticks get the kids to kiss the card leaving kiss marks all over. To keep the lipstick from smudging you will probably need to laminate the front of the card.

Inside then you need to write some romantic wording:

"Roses are red, Violets are blue

I'm having a party, and I need you!

14th February at (time of party) is the date

If you could come that would be great!"

Then put in a large envelope with some heart shaped confetti or tiny pressed flowers.

If you want to make some easy but professional looking invites then the Pink Heaven Party Angel recommends creating extraordinary free digital invitations in minutes at Smilebox.com! You can even add your own photos, video clips and music.

DECORATIONS

There are two main colors for Valentines Day party ideas and they are the two colors of love - red and pink! Base all of your Valentine party decoration ideas on these two colors also adding in some white:

Have a white tablecloth and then use a red or pink runner down the center of the table. Also use table ware in the same color as the runner or some Valentines themed party set.
In the center of the table you can either have a large heart shaped cake or maybe a vase full of red, pink or white roses or a red hearts centerpiece.
Scatter rose petals or heart shaped confetti over the table.
Use some red, white and pink heart shaped balloons to tie on the back of each chair. Also tie some together to make an arch to hang over your front door for a romantic Valentines party idea.
Make some place cards out of white card and stick a small artificial rose in the top left hand corner before writing each guests name on.
Try to find some Cupid ornaments, soft toys or posters to decorate with.
Hang up some heart fairy lights and a heart tinsel dangler.
Make some large red and pink hearts and thread them through a long piece of string to hang as a garland around the room.
Play some romantic music in the background.

PARTY COSTUMES

If your looking for a date then I'd suggest dolling yourself up! But there are also many Valentines Day party ideas for costumes for both kids and adults.

How about going as Cupid or a giant heart! Or just wear all red or pink or even a red or pink costume such as devil, angel, fairy or bunny.

Another Valentines party idea would be for everyone to come as one half of a famous couple. You can either give out names of your choosing or just let everyone choose themselves.

If you have adults who don't want to dress up then just try and make sure that everyone wears at least one item of red or pink clothing or even a heart head bopper!

Please note, however, if there are kids attending the party try and keep the sexy dresses to a minimum!

FOOD AND DRINK

All that love in the air will give everyone an appetite so what about these romantic Valentines Day party ideas for food served in some red glitter section trays:

Rosy red chicken (chicken tikka bites)
Sexy strawberries (strawberries dipped in chocolate)
Romantic rice (rice and sweet and sour sauce)
Passionate pasta (pasta in tomato sauce)
Velvet Vienetta (Vienetta ice cream with strawberry sauce)
Precious Pralines (heart shaped praline chocolates)
Love potion (the perfect Valentines drink made with some cherry soda and pink grapefruit juice)

You can choose what ever party food ideas you like just give them romantic names! Then for older guests why not serve some aphrodisiacs as Valentines Day party ideas for food, such as oysters and champagne.

ENTERTAINMENT

Apart from spreading the love here are some other Valentines Day party ideas including some fun Valentines party entertainment:

The Pairs Game - In teams of two (the magic number!), the first player starts off by naming something then the other player has to name something that goes with it. For example, bread AND butter, Mickey AND Minnie, burger AND fries, table AND chair etc.
The Lipstick Game - Choose one person who will be 'It' and cover their mouth in red lipstick. They then need to chase everyone a successfully plant a smacker on all of the other guests.
Rhymes - Make up your own Valentines Day rhymes. These are usually based around "Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and so are you."
Valentines Day Crafts - Get the kids (and adults!) making Valentines cards, decorating sweet jars with hearts and making paper flowers. If you have some molds you could also make Valentines Day chocolates which could then be put into a decorated box. These make great gifts!
Find Cupid - Hide a plastic or soft toy cupid and give everyone clues. See who can find him first.
Pass the Heart - Use a soft toy heart (about the size of an orange) and play like pass the orange. Everyone stands in a line, the person in the front of the line puts the heart under their chin. The heart is then passed along the line from chin to chin without dropping it. If you have quite a few guests make up a few teams to see which team can get the heart to the end of the line the quickest. This would be an ideal Valentine classroom party idea.
Cupids Surprise - Wrap up small Valentines Day trinkets in many layers and play like pass the parcel or hot potato.
Romantic film - Cosy up in front of the TV with a glass of pink champagne and some chocolates for the perfect adult Valentine party idea.

FAVORS

Not necessary but it's always nice to get something on Valentines day put these Valentines Day party ideas for favors in a heart shaped red or pink box:

A heart shaped photo frame
Heart shaped sunglasses
Lovehearts sweets
Pink heart bubbles
Heart shaped chocolates
Heart shaped cookies
Personalized chocolate bar
A Valentines card

Remember, if you can't find what you are looking for here then why not ask the Pink Heaven Party Angel, who is there to answer all your party questions. Or why not help others with their party planning problems by answering their questions!

Then once you've thrown your party let everyone know about it at YOUR parties, readers can then rate your party and give their comments. Your party could then help others searching for the perfect party idea, whilst giving your ideas the fame they deserve!

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