If you have decided to tie the knot on Valentine’s Day, your wedding can incorporate this most romantic day of the year in a variety of different angles from classic pink and red details to a more refined blush and cherry colour palette.

Keep reading to discover how you can craft a valentine’s day wedding with intention that feels considered, personal, and beautifully styled. These design ideas will show you that a wedding on February 14th doesn’t have to mean predictable motifs or novelty décor, but it can be centered around an intimate atmosphere, romance and meaningful details.

Reimagining Valentine’s Day wedding colours

The classic colour palette of red and pink speaks of timeless romance, but if you want a more modern valentine’s day wedding aesthetic, you need to consider balance, texture and refined ways to incorporate colour for an understated and elegant approach.

Soft blush, ballet pink, and dusty rose create a subtle foundation, while deeper raspberry, burgundy and cherry tones can be used for pops of colour in floral arrangements, stationery detailing. When paired with warm neutrals like stone, ivory, or soft taupe, the palette feels elevated rather than overpowering.

Don’t underestimate the power texture plays throughout your day from silk draping to heavy table linens to cascading backdrops. Fabric can enhance the romance and feeling in a space while gently adding soft pink colours or bold reds to a room. Pair these fabric statement pieces with creative lighting and you’ve instantly transformed your venue into an immersive environment.

Modern Valentine’s Day wedding styling

If you value classic designs, timeless luxury and designs that feel like a representation of you, then stay away from the commercialised, novelty symbols and motifs you see in marketing around Valentine’s Day. Instead focus on subtle yet impactful design choices and colours that will elevate your overall wedding aesthetic.

You may want to consider introducing pink during your wedding morning. Think vibrant fuchsia or dusky pink bridesmaid getting-ready pyjamas for a fun start to the day. These could be embroidered and made bespoke to each bridesmaid, have fun patterns or feel completely luxurious.

Florals are the perfect opportunity to be creative and expressive or to craft a simple yet impactful tablescape design. Layering fabrics, crockery, florals and candles all come together to create a design that has depth and meaning.

Signage and stationery offer another subtle way to introduce colour, design and texture. Modern prints, bold typography and large signage add personality to your day while the delicate details of stationery, name cards and even a wedding day newspaper become cherished wedding keepsakes.

Candlelight is essential for a winter wedding - and you can never have too many! As the evening gets dark earlier the best way to create an intimate and romantic atmosphere is through lighting, and candles are a great way to add scent, colour and ambience to your ceremony and reception. Mixing pink, berry and red candles in varying heights across your tables creates warmth whilst adding colour, and pillar candles in tall vases can beautifully decorate your ceremony space.

Get creative with your wedding cake design

A Valentine’s Day wedding cake doesn’t need to be traditional if that doesn’t feel like you. There are many alternative options such as cupcakes, dessert tables, a sheet cake or a 1 tier heart shaped lambeth style cake. Choose a cake designer that specializes in the style cake you are looking for, whether that’s sculptural shapes, hand-painted details, or realistic sugar flowers. Your wedding cake can become a refined tablescape, and a statement piece rather than a novelty.

Personal wedding details

The most memorable valentine’s day wedding concepts are those that feel personal, not following the ‘norm’ or traditions. This might be a handwritten note at each place setting for your guests, a menu inspired by a favourite shared meal, or a cocktail named after a meaningful moment in your relationship.

These thoughtful touches ensure the celebration shares your story, not trying to include red heart symbol just because of the date you chose to get married on.

Your bespoke Valentine’s Day wedding

A Valentine’s Day wedding can be bold, romantic, timeless, or luxury - you make it as colourful or as elegant as you want. We help you approach your wedding day design with intention and restraint, only including elements, colours and decor that are considered and meaningful.

If you want to work with expert wedding planners and designers to help you craft a wedding that is detail-driven and focuses on your guest experience - we’d love to hear all about your wedding plans.

Pink & Red Modern Valentine’s Day Wedding Ideas