Clever Ideas To Personalize Your Party With Flair.
February
14th is the perfect day for love and romance. But even if it's not your big
day, consider including some of these touches!
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ATTIRE An old-fashioned look is always
romantic. You'll want to wear a classic style gown and tuxedo. Another option is
to go for a dress with red accents—a cherry red sash would be stunning. Have
your bridesmaids wear dresses shades of pink and red; groomsmen will look
handsome with red ties with coordinating red and pink boutonnières.
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DÉCOR Create a romantic atmosphere by
blanketing the aisle with rose petals. For the reception dress each table with
rose tea-light holders. The simple DIY project begins by removing the rose
stem, then open the bloom to remove several center petals to accommodate space
for your candle.
COCKTAIL HOUR Serve crimson-hued cocktails and give
them Valentine-themed names like “Cupid’s Kiss," and "Be My
Valentine.”
MENU Fan the sparks among your guests by including some
aphrodisiacs on the menu by including an oyster bar, almond-crusted salmon rolls,
or chicken with mole (a Mexican chocolate sauce). Surprise guests with an
all-red dessert lounge of chocolate-covered strawberries, a raspberry tart, and
even red velvet cupcakes.
FAVORS Gift your friends and family with
heart-shaped boxes of candy or macaroons and a note attached saying “Thank you
for being our Valentine!”
SPECIAL TOUCHES Rather than table numbers, why not name
each for a famous couple (real or fictional). Antony and Cleopatra, Romeo and
Juliet, Napolean and Josephine, and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor come to
mind.
By Patricia Canole
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