{"id":9139,"date":"2019-01-23T21:05:45","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T21:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/party-ideas\/?p=9139"},"modified":"2020-01-31T02:51:15","modified_gmt":"2020-01-31T02:51:15","slug":"diy-valentines-party-theme-ideas-table-decorations-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/party-ideas\/theme-ideas\/diy-valentines-party-theme-ideas-table-decorations-gifts","title":{"rendered":"DIY Valentine’s Party Theme: Ideas from Table Decorations to Gifts"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ufeff<\/span>Love is definitely in the air as we countdown to February 14th! So, there are seemingly endless party themes to choose from to mark Valentine\u2019s Day. But why not go with an \u201cun-theme\u201d instead? One that still includes the traditional hearts, roses, lace, and so on but does so via DIY elements<\/strong>\u2014a showcase of home-made and hand-crafted decorations, tablescapes, sweets stations, gifts and favors, and packaging. (*this post contains affiliate links<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Need inspiration? Read on! This mega-post is a treasure trove of ideas for all aspects of a DIY Valentine\u2019s party<\/strong>\u2014all from our own themed sets and curated posts.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Inspiration for Valentine Party Themes<\/h2>\n

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Food-related Themes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Want a classy yet doable motif for your Valentine event<\/strong>? This wine and chocolate tasting party<\/a> (shown above) would fit the bill perfectly\u2014with tips on best chocolate and wine pairings to serve. While for a more whimsical take on a chocolate theme, you can show off your baking skills with choco confections<\/a> served at the party, then sent home as favors.<\/p>\n

To start your Love Day off sweetly, consider a pancake breakfast<\/a> party with family members as your \u201cspecial someones,\u201d or a just-the-two-of-us Valentine\u2019s breakfast<\/a> with playful touches. For a romantic evening with the love of your life, plan an intimate at-home Valentine\u2019s dinner for two<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Unique Valentine Themes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Borrow an idea from a bridal shower and throw a ladies-only Valentine soiree<\/strong> with a lingerie theme<\/a>. Or make famous quotes from Shakespeare<\/a> the inspiration for a party filled with Old World romance.<\/p>\n

Even spending this special occasion alone can be marked with a Valentine\u2019s Day party for a broken heart<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Styling Your Valentine\u2019s Party Tablescapes<\/h2>\n

\"Valentine\u2019s<\/p>\n

Want easy but eye-catching? Style your party tablescapes<\/strong> with a hip and contemporary palette<\/a> of red, white, and metallics (shown above), featuring simple china and an edgy DIY candlescape. Use edibles such as candy apples with sprinkles to spice up your palette (shown above)!<\/p>\n

For a whole range of tablescaping approaches to choose from, visit our roundup post on our modern to vintage Valentine\u2019s tablescapes<\/a>. Or take some cues from our modern Valentine\u2019s bridal shower inspiration<\/a> that\u2019s more about clean, crisp lines, red-on-white contrasts, and graphic elements.<\/p>\n

Add black to your Valentine\u2019s tablescape styling<\/a> and it adds a sophisticated air to the conventional red and white\u2014along with pearls, paper flowers, and candles.<\/p>\n

If your gathering will be a big one, you may want to craft a pretty DIY seating plan<\/a> to help guests find their tables.<\/p>\n

Valentine Party Decorations You Can DIY<\/h2>\n

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Still on your guest tables, the DIY centerpiece<\/a><\/strong> (as shown above) can be a stunning composite of a black, laser-cut runner, acrylic pedestals, red paper flowers, faux pearls, and votive candles. While, for a Valentine\u2019s tea party<\/a>, just a few well-chosen tea service and serve ware pieces can capture the vintage charm that tea parties are known for.<\/p>\n

For a more whimsical look<\/a> with lighthearted elements, look out for cool and cute novelty items and accent pieces<\/a> that can be used as Valentine party decor.<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re into crafts, why not assemble a DIY welcome sign<\/a> all abloom with paper flowers for the occasion? While if your party decor is on the rustic side, handmade pallet signs<\/a> would make great backdrops for the food buffet or drinks station\u2014or simply to display a love quote or two!<\/p>\n

Sweets \/ Dessert Tables: Chic to Cutesy<\/h2>\n

\"Dessert<\/p>\n

Understated and elegant. That\u2019s the effect you can create for your Valentine\u2019s dessert and drinks table<\/a> (shown above), using our styling tips and tricks.<\/p>\n

For the treats to be displayed, you can\u2019t go wrong with the cutest Valentine\u2019s-themed cupcakes<\/a> and heart-shaped donuts<\/a>, decorated cookies and mini cakes<\/a>, too. Don\u2019t forget heart-shaped macarons, fancy chocolates, and sweet, little petit fours<\/a>. You may even include gluten-free baked treats for Valentine\u2019s<\/a> to be sure that all can enjoy!<\/p>\n

\"Candy<\/p>\n

And the serveware, display stands, and containers<\/a> to show off the goodies<\/strong> (shown above) such as foil-wrapped chocolates, gumballs, swizzle sticks, and marshmallows, and candy coated chocolates in style must be in theme as well.<\/p>\n

Favors and Packaging Filled with Love<\/h2>\n

For a celebration as heartfelt as this, your party favors<\/strong> must be packaged as prettily as possible. You\u2019ve come to the right place! Our Bellenza SHOP<\/a> offers sophisticated handcrafted favor containers, pouches, purses and wraps that couldn\u2019t be more perfect for Valentine\u2019s!<\/p>\n

\"Elegant<\/p>\n

The options for favor packaging<\/a> (shown above) can transform even simple fillings of candies or chocolates<\/a> into truly luxe-looking favors and gifts for your guests.\u00a0A lovely gesture would be to have a silk floral pouch awaiting each guest<\/a>. Aside from sweets, you could fill these with scented potpourri, tea bags, or little trinkets.\u00a0You need not stick to hearts, cupids, roses, and lace to have\u00a0romantic favor packaging<\/a>.\u00a0Silky wraps<\/a> and heart-shaped treat boxes<\/a> serve that purpose beautifully, as do\u00a0embroidered rose pouches<\/a> and pomander bags<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Crafty, DIY packaging<\/a> is a wonderful way to personalize your Valentine\u2019s favors\u2014being creative with stamps, twine, stickers, glitter, kraft paper bags, washi tape and more!<\/p>\n

Printables and Invitations to Match Your Theme<\/h2>\n

\"Valentine's<\/p>\n

Looking for party elements that ease the planning process? Printables to the rescue!<\/p>\n

These come in the form of Valentine\u2019s themed invitations and game cards<\/a>, as well as party garlands and signs<\/a>\u2014all the way to favor boxes, bag toppers, and gift tags<\/a>. DIY printable holders, liners, labels and sleeves<\/a> are also available for your edible party treats.<\/p>\n

Choosing printables with a unified design or that belong to the same themed collection will give your party a polished, pulled-together look with minimal effort!<\/p>\n

Valentine’s Drinks to Delight the Heart<\/h2>\n

\"Romantic<\/p>\n

One of the easiest ways to say \u201cHappy Valentine\u2019s\u201d with your party drinks is to dress them up with heart-topped straws and stirrers<\/a> (as shown above). You could also make DIY charms for stemmed wine glasses, labels for wine bottles, and mixing or ingredient signs for drink stations.<\/p>\n

For the party drinks themselves, there are Valentine\u2019s-inspired mojitos, sangrias, margaritas, cocktails and mocktails<\/a>\u2014as well as concoctions of liqueur, juices, and sodas with fruit infusions<\/a>. And for a bit of fun, why not serve guests \u201cSprinkled with Love\u201d cocktails<\/a> that actually have colored sprinkles on their glass rims or floating in the drink itself!<\/p>\n

Valentine\u2019s Gifts for Your \u201cSpecial Someones\u201d<\/h2>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ll be greeting a dear family this Valentine\u2019s Day, a gift basket<\/a> overflowing with gourmet goodies sends the perfect sentiment.<\/p>\n

For the ladies among your loved ones, they\u2019re sure to be thrilled to receive spa-themed gifts<\/a> such as scented soaps and candles, essential oils, lotions, fragrance diffusers and even salon or spa gift certificates!<\/p>\n

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Got some art lovers in your special circle? You can choose cool art prints, photo gifts, and posters<\/a>. While for newlyweds, accessories for their first home<\/a> would be much-appreciated gifts.<\/p>\n

On a budget? You can always give cute and creative love-themed mugs<\/a>. Their designs and witty sentiments are sure to spark smiles year-round.<\/p>\n

And finally, don\u2019t forget YOU! Give yourself a special Valentine\u2019s Day hug via gift items that declare \u201cI Love Me!\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

We did say this would be a mega-post<\/strong>, right? We trust you also got some mega-ideas for making your Valentine\u2019s Day entertaining truly fun and full of love!<\/p>\n