For some, exchanging gifts like roses, cards, and flowers is not enough to celebrate Valentines Day. Some prepare a party for the festivity of the hearts. Some also take this chance to bond with their loved ones.
Valentines Day parties usually have themes. Obvious themes are those associated with love, romance, and marriage. Of course, there is also a party designed for singles and children.
The Truth or Dare theme is for people who like to have fun by just playing game. This kind of party is designed only for small group. Some romantic films have used such game in the story. It is a venue to express emotions to someone you love within the group. The attempts of some people were successful.
The daring questions in a Truth or Dare usually includes the following: who is the most beautiful person you know; if you could date or kiss anyone in the world, who would it be; which relationship you more likely want, a wild passionate one, or a quiet calm one; what is your dream honeymoon and many more.
Most often than not, Truth-or-Dare themed parties are less to prepare and need not to be expensive. Invitations are often within the closest friends only. The venue can be anywhere as long as everyone can sit comfortably and hear each other.
Another party theme for Valentines Day is the Chocolate party. A recent study says the sensation of chocolates in the mouth helps to increase brain activity and heart rate. Moreover, chocolates are common gifts and sometimes signify the presence of Valentines Day. Modified Valentines Day now involves giving heart-shaped chocolates and flowers instead of cards alone.
In a Chocolate-themed party, the hosts sometimes send personalized candy bars to set the mood of the party. They serve different types of chocolates like semisweet, bittersweet, and unsweetened ones. Valentines Day Chocolate parties frequently use the color red and gold creating an atmosphere of strong and intense emotions. For hosts who opt for a fun Chocolate party, soundtrack of The Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory are sometimes used. Others who want a romantic mood, they play traditional love songs and soft jazz music in the background.
Like they say, Valentines Day is not only for lovers. It is also for singles who celebrates their freedom. A Valentines Day party for singles can be home party with many friends around drinking and having. Some hosts opt to arrange games that everyone can enjoy. Simple games include dumb charades, truth and dare, and treasure hunt to name a few. Other small group choose watching romantic movies in a relax environment. This one is cheaper when done at home.
A more sophisticated kind of party is the tabletop and menu parties. For Valentines Day, hosts use red roses, table covers, and paper goods like plates, cups, and napkins. The drinks are served in red glowing barware like red shot glasses, martini glasses and flashing drink glasses. To add more to the Valentines Day atmosphere, desserts are red chocolates and strawberry cakes.