Lovely Valentine's Day-Inspired Wedding Ideas

Valentine's Day always brings to mind a few sweet things; chocolate, roses, and everything red, white, and pink. We've decided to join in on all the merriness of this love-filled day by compiling some Valentine's Day-inspired wedding elements to get you excited. If any of you ladies just got a ring around your finger on this very day, incorporating these elements in your wedding celebration will be a great reminder of how it all began. Start scrolling and see the all the pretty things right below!

Wedding Dress

First of all, of course, is the dress. A Valentine's Day-inspired wedding dress should look elegant and feminine, perfect for a bride who loves romantic gestures.

Photography: Emily Steffen - Jen Huang

The Bow
The first thing that comes to mind is a dress with a bow attached to it. The simple bow can be a lovely accent or even the attention-stealing focal point of your whole outfit. Remember that with bows, moderation is key, so you need to carefully consider the size and position of the bow to keep it from being tacky.

Photography: via 100 Layer Cake

Colorful Dresses
Not just any color though. Our picks go to the calm blush and daring marsala as the shade of your wedding dress. This might not be appropriate for some cultures, yet do consider choosing something other than white. Among all the white-clad brides, someone wearing another color will be a fresh sight.

Photography: Katie Slater - Sylvie Gil

Floral Wedding Dress
To reminisce about the flowers you received on Valentine's Day, how about adding some flowery elements on your dress? Floral wedding dresses might not be for everyone, but if you're looking for something different while still maintaining a sense of elegance and femininity, you should consider this option for your big day.

Bridesmaid Dresses

For the ladies on bridesmaid duty, there are plenty of lovely color choices you can pick inspired by Valentine's Day. We suggest our top three picks below.

Photography: Krista A. Jones - Josh Gruetzmacher

Red Bridesmaids
Red bridesmaids look eye-catching and add a feeling of energy to the whole wedding. Can you also picture them in your wedding photos? A wonderful splash of is color guaranteed to spice up your pictures in an instant. You know what they say, go bold or go home.

Photography: Elizabeth Fogarty

Fuchsia Bridesmaids
If you prefer something other than red that is not less dashing, fuchsia will be a great alternative. It's a hue of bright pink that will instantly add a festive cheer to the whole atmosphere.

Photography: Natalie Watson

Soft Blush Bridesmaids
On the softer side, the calm shade of blush will make a suitable companion for the bridesmaids accompanying a feminine bride. The color's understated beauty will be a charming addition to the whole celebration.

Wedding Shoes
Right up next are the heels. Non-white heels for weddings have been a pretty common sight lately. In this joyous occasion, why not slip on a pair of beautiful shoes with the color of love to complement your look? If you like, you can also match the color on your heels with a tint of red hue on your lips.

Photography: Julie Paisley - Ruth Eileen

Groom's Boutonnieres
As for the groom, put on something red to sit on his lapel. A red boutonniere will act as a wonderful contrast to his dashing dark suit, a really pretty sight for the eyes. Click here to learn more about boutonnieres for the groom.

Photography: Jose Villa with Joel Serrato - Justine Milton

The Engagement Ring
This is not exactly the wedding day element, but it's so beautiful we couldn't resist putting it on the list. Especially if she loves the color red, having a custom red box made for her engagement ring would be something she appreciates. Imagine kneeling down, the beautiful box in your hand with a sparkly ring inside, how could she say no?

The Wedding Flowers

The flowers on your hand are altogether stunning and will complete your whole look. On this Valentine's Day, we think it would be best to have either two of these hues for your wedding flowers.

Photography: Mint Photography

Red Bouquet
Consistent with the red-tinted hues, a dashing red bouquet can never go wrong. It grabs attention and is a perfect match to your whole bridal ensemble. The color red symbolizes passion and confidence too, so holding it will be guarantee to boost your sense of confidence while walking down the aisle.

Photography: Darya Kamalova of Thecablook Photo Lab - Kurt Boomer

Pink Bouquet
For a softer option, pink shades combined with other neutrals like white and pastel colors work as fine. If you're planning a more rustic and natural look, throw in some greens or succulents to get the desired impact.

Invitation & Stationery

The invites and stationery are of course not to be left behind. Take a look how you can add a touch of Valentine's Day your wedding invitations and stationery with these easy accents.

Photography: Momoko Photography - White Loft Studio

Romantic Invites
Ever thought about sending an invitation in a bottle like this one here? This would be a great alternative to the printed invites your guests usually receives. Also, how cute is this love-shaped fan program? Adding your silhouettes on it is a great way to add a personal touch.

Photography: Stephanie Brazzle - Emilie Anne

Color-Tinted
Making use of the beautiful color of love, think of how you can apply it to your invitations. A solid-colored envelope to wrap them all in would be fancy. For a more subtle alternative, you can use the colors on the fonts and lettering of the invitations. Beautiful.

Wedding Favors

The presents your guests will bring home shouldn't be overlooked as well. Take a look at these sweet favors you can have your guests take home.

Photography: Rachel May

Chocolate Favors
What item can be better to describe Valentine's Day than chocolate? How about giving away these chocolate truffles to your guests? You can be sure they will actually love them, and perhaps even gobble them up right then and there!

Photography: Rustic White - White Loft Photography

Valentine's Day-Inspired Food
For this one, you really can't go wrong. All you need to do is get creative and apply your ideas your favorite tasty treats. Heart-shaped cookies or minced pies? Take your pick!

Food, Drinks, Dessert

Let's not leave the delicious food behind now. Spice up the drinks, the bites, and put up a dessert table to sweeten up the evening.

Photography: Rachel May

Drinks
Whether you're serving cocktails or mocktails, you can add a romantic touch to any part drink. Add pretty garnishes and cute decorative signs to them. Surely people will be lining up again and again to get their hands on some.

Photography (clockwise): White Loft - O'Malley Photographers - Rachel May - O'Malley Photographers

Bites
To match with the pretty drinks, the bites need to be pretty too. Pink macarons and chocolate-covered strawberries are some ideas you can try.

Photography: O'Malley Photographers

Dessert Table
To put them all together in a sweet harmony, put up a dessert table and decorate it as beautifully as the one right here.

Photography: Heather Saunders - Caroline Tran

Wedding Cake
And last but not least, the sweet finale. A wedding cake with red or pink decorations is a romantic choice. The one with the cupid arrow, however, adds an extra touch of cuteness and will surely bring smiles to your guests' faces.