A romantic night in for two, yes please! We’ll take that any day over crowded restaurants, dinner reservations months in advance and the lack of intimacy. A dinner for two at your house or his is the perfect setting for a romantic evening in. However, you can be stressed about what to cook, how to decorate and even where to begin when planning your special night in. Well let Wedding and Party Network help with these fabulous tips for planning a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner.
Setting A Wonderful Mood
Your Valentine’s Day decorations should be simple. Nothing too drastic or a color explosion of red or pink in your home. Keep it elegant. Think beautiful votive candles and a beautiful floral centerpiece. Scatter votive candles all around the house. Pair various sizes together on the dining room table, fireplace mantle or on coffee tables. You can even take it up a notch by scattering flower petals around the house.
Sounds cheesy, but it adds such a great feel to the night. Finding party decorations will be a cinch, starting now. The holiday season is passed and the next big holiday is Valentine’s Day. Stores are already lining their stores the week after, if not days. So finding the right party decorations will be easy. Just keep elegance in mind.
An Enchanting Meal
First off, stick to the classics. They’ll never go out of style, which is why they are referred to as classics. Begin the evening off with a nice fruit tray. Simple, yet refreshing. The presentation is the key to serving this as an appetizer. Combine beautiful colored fruit that’s in season with delicious fruit dip. Arrange the fruit into a heart or set it out on a beautiful platter. Sticking with a simple fruit platter or anything along these lines will be a simple task putting together. Plus, it’s not too heavy on the stomach, which makes for a great appetizer.
For the main course, there’s lots of ideas out there. You can stick to oysters, which is a great Valentine’s Day course. Just place them on a bed ice with some rose petals and there you have it. Extremely easy with a beautiful presentation. Lamb, pasta, fish or steak would be great party food to serve up on Valentine’s Day.
Our suggestion, hire an expert caterer. They are full of recipes that would be ideal for Valentine’s Day. Try something unique that neither one of you have tried before, that way you will experience something new together. Whatever food you decide on, just make sure that you play up the presentation.
Our favorite part of the meal is dessert. Again, lots and lots of ideas out there for a Valentine’s Day dessert. Create a favorite dessert shared by both of you. Chocolate is always a traditional favorite on this holiday. Cookies, brownies, cupcakes or cakes are all traditional desserts.
However, they can make for a fun presentation. Shaping them into fun hearts with colorful icing and romantic words would be great. There are also more elegant desserts out there, such as raspberry heart napoleons, heart tortes, heart shaped strawberry parfaits or a tasty chocolate mousse.
Sounds so decadent and might provide a little speed bump to your New Year’s Resolution, but it’s Valentine’s Day! Another simple task, visit your local bakery. They are sure to have a plethora of luscious desserts. Create a variety of desserts.
With so many out there, you’ll be able to do just that. It makes for a fun presentation and you’ll love trying out all the different flavors. Pair it alongside a delicious cup of hot cocoa and you’re all set. Providing variety will make for a sweet treat to end the night.
By following these 2 simple party planning tips, you’ll have a beautiful mood for Valentine’s Day. Your special someone will think you went above and beyond just for them. So stay in and have a nice intimate evening in, just the two of you.
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