Your Valentine’s Day Wedding Check List

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Granted, hosting Valentine's Day weddings is a great day for couples to spend with each other, go on a date, and do something special.  However, inviting your closest friends to spend the day with you to celebrate your wedding, especially if they are a couple, will make the day extra special for everyone.  You and your soon-to-be spouse, as well as everyone 

1. Get everyone together on your special day

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else, will be able to participate in a grand celebration. The nicest thing is that any single pals who happen to be there will not be left alone for the day.  Nobody wants to be alone on Valentine's Day, and if you're getting married, you may invite all of your best friends! Maybe they'll run into someone during the wedding reception. This way you get to be the matchmaker on your wedding day!

1. Get everyone together on your special day

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One of the most important aspects of wedding planning is selecting your wedding venue. And, if romance is important to you, the location of your wedding should reflect that. Do you know how certain areas make you feel romantic?  Choose a romantic wedding venue that complements your V-Day wedding theme, whether it's the view, the lighting, or the decor! 

2. Select a romantic wedding venue

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There are many award-winning romantic wedding venues across the country for you to choose from to host your big wedding day.

2. Select a romantic wedding venue

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Even if you aren't getting married on Valentine's Day, you can incorporate this romantic holiday into your marriage.  It's just as special to receive your marriage license on Valentine's Day as it is to get married on the actual special day. It's an essential legal document that permits you to conduct your wedding.  You'll need to book a day off in the days leading up to your 

3. Getting your marriage license on this day

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wedding because they'll be quite busy.  If you're going to schedule it anyhow, make it on Valentine's Day. You'll easily remember the date, and it'll still be a significant occasion.  Not to add that the county clerk's office will be relatively empty, allowing you to save time.

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There is no better way to set a mood than through music. Make sure your wedding DJ allows time for some old-fashioned love songs and happy dancing tracks so that everyone may get into a festive love mood.  Although your first dance will almost certainly be to a love song, ask your guests to write in their first dance song (or simply the name of their "special song" with their 

4. Play romantic and soft wedding tunes

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partner) on their RSVP card to keep the vibe romantic all night.  Including some of those songs in your wedding playlist is a beautiful way of paying honor to them while also allowing them to relive some of their fondest memories.

4. Play romantic and soft wedding tunes

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Love destination weddings? Combine Valentine's Day and destination wedding together!  Maybe it's time to migrate to a warm destination for your Valentine's Day wedding.  Anyone who lives in a cold-climate area knows that now is the perfect time to escape the cold and visit a warm-weather state.  Make it an out-of-state wedding 

5. Plan a getaway

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in warm states like California or Florida so that everyone can take advantage of the warm weather.

5. Plan a getaway

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Valentine's Day wedding color palette is almost always synonymous with the colors pink, purple, and red.  Depending on your personal style, you can stick to traditional wedding colors or try something new.  Like, choose a classic black-and-white color scheme with subtle pops of red or pink in the wedding florals, signature drinks, napkins, favors, or 

6. Incorporate romantic wedding colors

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bridal party items. Pink satin ribbons across the tiers of an all-white cake could even provide the slightest nod.  Contrast is another technique to make these romantic tones trendy. Consider deep crimson with ballet-slipper pink and a few sleek metallic touches.  If you want to incorporate chic wedding details instead of traditional cheesy ones, that's a good idea too. 

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Valentine's Day doesn't have to be all pinks and reds.  Consider using colors like violet, fuchsia, magenta, and burgundy, which come in a range of shades.  With dim lighting and candles, these hues may seem incredibly romantic and über chic.

6. Incorporate romantic wedding colors

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February is still a winter month, so if you're getting married on Valentine's Day and live somewhere where it's still snowing, be ready for a winter wedding.  If you live in a state where blizzards and snowstorms aren't as common, you'll have to think about where your visitors will be coming from.  Consider travel delays and adverse weather, particularly 

7. Be prepared for snow

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for guests who will be traveling to attend your wedding.  But guess what will be the most romantic silver lining in this particular scenario?  Uber romantic snowy wedding photos that look straight out of a wedding magazine featuring blankets of snow in the background with you and your partner popping like pretty props in the frame.

7. Be prepared for snow

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Why not incorporate some Valentine’s details into your bridal look if you're getting married on Valentine's Day? You can always add a unique and charming touch without going overboard, whether it's your hair, accessories, or bridal shoes.  Consider a modest red hairpiece or red roses in your hair. Why not add a splash of color to your bridal look with 

8. Go for a romantic bridal look

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red bridal shoes? You can even incorporate Valentine's Day motifs into your nail art!  Your guests will like the lovely bridal look if you keep it simple and sweet!

8. Go for a romantic bridal look

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We noted that when it comes to decorating a wedding, it's easy to go overboard.  Stores, establishments, restaurants, and even your office will be decked out in red and pink hearts, cupids with bows, and Valentine's Day-themed banners in the days leading up to the big day.  You may not be a fan of heart decorations or the colors red or pink, but as your wedding 

9. Keeping things chic not cheesy

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approaches, you may develop a taste for them.  If you have a wedding event planner, make sure you go through everything with them.  To avoid the obvious decoration, add Valentine's Day themes such as hearts on your accessories or shoes if you're going DIY with the wedding decorations. Just be certain you don't overdo it!

9. Keeping things chic not cheesy

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To begin, consider Valentine's Day and what it means to you and your partner.  Look for ideas in your own romantic story, such as where you met, how you proposed, or what are your favorite activities to do together. If outright Valentine's Day decor isn't your style, include a few personal touches into your wedding theme. 

10. Share your love story

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Heart-accented shoes, a Cupid's arrow bowtie, or a secretly engraved ribbon bouquet wrap offer seasonal flair without overwhelming your bridal look.

10. Share your love story

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Create cozy and romantic corners all over your reception area.  A few faux-fur pillows or throws in the lounge or cocktail areas will soften and warm the ambiance.  A lounge area is also a perfect spot to showcase pictures of family members of their wedding days, which is a sweet way to honor all the love stories from previous generations.

11. Create cozy places and lounge areas for chilling

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If you have access to a fireplace or fire pit, light it, or give the idea of a lit fireplace with lots of candles.

11. Create cozy places and lounge areas for chilling

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Set the tone with ambient wedding lights. The soft bistro lighting creates a romantic atmosphere, while the brilliant LED lights on the dance floor's edge keep the attention on the music and dancing.  Nothing says "romance" like a candlelit meal, which will sparkle even more if you use sequined or silky table linens.  Choose ornate, flower-draped candelabras for a more 

12. Set mood lighting

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traditional look, or go for a more modern look with floating tea candles in sleek hurricane vases.

12. Set mood lighting

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It's Valentine's Day, which means it's time to splurge.  Serve sumptuous treats like raspberry-drizzled individual-size flourless chocolate cakes or chocolate-dipped fruits.  A brushstroke pink and crimson cake or a graphic heart motif embossed into white fondant would be stunning for your V-day-themed wedding cake. 

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Alternatively, use a crimson filling (such as red velvet cake or fresh strawberries) to give each piece a pop of color.  You can hand out boxes of heart-shaped candy to your guests for a genuine Valentine’s Day gesture.  Personalize each box for a charming and budget-friendly wedding favor idea.

13. Treat everyone 

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Remember to tell your guests how much you adore them. As a fun wedding favor idea, leave them handwritten messages or love notes, at each place setting.  Alternatively, send them home with a delicious treat like chocolate truffles or chocolate-covered espresso beans as V-day wedding treats.  You could also set up a candy bar with an assortment of 

14. Valentine's Day-themed wedding favor ideas

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chocolates, candy hearts, and cellophane bags and let them serve themselves.

14. Valentine's Day-themed wedding favor ideas

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