A trail of rose petals adds romance to the bride's walk down the aisle.
St. Valentine's Day romance coupled with your own red and white theme can add to the excitement and passion of your wedding. Incorporating valentine hearts or courtly love charm to your theme will be memorable for you, your spouse and all your guests.
Heart Celebration
Celebrate with hearts. From embroidered hearts in the veil, hearts in the groom's tie, or tiny red hearts cascading across the white field of the wedding dress, you can share the sweet romance of Valentine's Day by using this universal symbol of love in every aspect of your wedding planning. Consider a heart-shaped wedding cake, or a white wedding cake with red hearts and a red groom's cake with white hearts to complement one another. Decorate the reception hall with hearts strung across the room, heart-shaped favors, and red heart confetti on white linen on each table. Match your reception with announcements and invitations that carry over the theme by using a heart-shaped paper punch or picking card stock with a heart cutout to frame the announcement.
Victorian Romance
The charm of Victorian era valentines pairs well with couples who enjoy antique or vintage items. Use images available in the public domain or Creative Commons from the mid- to late-19th century for your announcement and invitations. Hearts, cherubs and bashful kisses are all common themes. Darker red linens and handmade doilies from a craft or vintage store add that touch of Victorian romance. Use name cards for your guests that repeat the main images from your invitations. Consider dressing appropriate to the Victorian era with red velvet or satin groom's attire and white satin and lace for the bride's dress to complement one another, or mix both colors into each outfit to match one another.
Cuddle Up With Cupid
Cherubs add a playful and innocent touch to your wedding, from their rosy cheeks to white, angelic wings. They can grace the corners of your wedding invitations and indicate the seating arrangement for your guests. A pair of cherubs can hold positions above you as you take your vows. Wings can be worn over a wedding dress or your ring bearer and flower girl could be dressed in wings of their own to complete the theme. The Roman god Cupid could also inspire a more passionate streak if you incorporate a Roman banquet complete with costumes and entertainment for your guests. Determine which form you wish your Cupid to take within your special celebration.
Sweet and Hot
Keep it sweet with red and white candies. Peppermint candies and striped lollipops can add a touch of sweetness to your wedding. Candies are a simple treat and can pair well with a simple wedding theme. Consider candy-striped invitations and striped linens. Provide sweeter wines with strawberry or cherry flavors, candy favors for guests, and fresh red berries on your cake. Play on the vintage image of the "Candyman" with a bow tie and a fresh white shirt with red suspenders. A white dress reminiscent of the 1930s paired with fire engine lipstick and ankle-strapped red shoes makes for the sweet, simple memory of a valentine of a past era. Throw in a swing band and your guests will enjoy a touch of heat to go with their sweet.
Rose Elegance
For the classic wedding theme, clusters of red and white roses add simple elegance to a formal event. Pair satin in your wedding party's attire with your theme to create the same smooth feel of a rose petal. Place small bouquets of red and white roses on each table, or rose petals beneath place settings. Layer wine and white linens beneath dishes with rose etchings. Offer rose oil or seeds as favors.
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