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Here comes another holiday, and we’re still living through a global pandemic. Does that mean we should skip it and focus on more serious tasks like sanitizing surfaces and sourcing new face masks? According to academic research and The New York Times, absolutely not. Studies have shown that special occasions and celebrations can help break up the monotony and give us touchpoints in unusual times.
And what could be better to celebrate than love in all of its forms?
We had all the inspiration we needed to plan the Cocktails + Kisses event at Atlantic Station with enough left over to come up with several ways to make a special Valentine’s Day celebration at home or even virtually.
This February, remember, all you need is love. And the vaccine.
Cocktails + Kisses
Our client Atlantic Station created a safe way for lovers and friends to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a limited-capacity happy hour featuring a DJ, selfie stations, Instagrammable décor and specialty drinks. By scheduling guests for specific timeslots, they are able to control the attendance numbers and ensure social distancing. They brought in WM Events to make it all look lovely.
We started with the front room décor, where a red carpet and 6-ft. red hearts greet guests as they walk into the event space. Red and white drapery was paired with a twinkle-lit tunnel to the main event space, where guests are met by check-in at a swirled acrylic highboy table and cocktail-themed decorated shelves.
In the main space, we repeated the acrylic tables so that the red theme took centerstage. Red chandelier bulbs created an ambient atmosphere, and red uplights cast a moody glow. We also added red track lights and red roses in giant cylinder vases, along with white urns with white branches for contrast. Love-themed neon lights and stainless sphere garlands on the drapery created a photo-worthy backdrop. The window received a hanging vase with red roses, crystals and lights, while a neon strip added light to the display.
At-Home V-Day Celebration
Getting out of the house for a cocktail might be a great way to celebrate. Or you could enjoy a date night in with your significant other or special someone. Turn up the heat with red roses and lots of them. Wherever there are flowers, surround them with candles. We believe you can’t have too many of either. In fact, why not spend the evening lit solely by candlelight? And since you’re staying in, stay all the way in, as in bed, where you can play games, sip champagne, and nibble on chocolate.
Virtual V-Day Celebration
Make a loved one far away feel near when you take advantage of today’s many virtual capabilities and plan a special evening together. The ideas below work well for groups of far-flung friends or families too.
Dinner Date: Order from the same restaurant or cook the same meal together. Sit back and enjoy virtual conversation while you partake in your special dinner and perhaps a glass of champagne.
Movie Date: Host a Netflix watch party for two! Stream the same movie at exactly the same time. Enjoy it with a glass of champagne.
Virtual Mixologist: Learn about and sample new cocktails with the help of a virtual mixologist. This Valentine’s date idea brings new meaning to having a drink together.
Grab Your Galentines
If you typically whoop it up with your gal pals on Valentine’s Day, don’t let this tradition end. Host a small, very small, possibly masked, Galentine’s Night In. Go for all shades of red and pink with this micro-party. It can show up everywhere from your décor to your glasses and wrapped chocolates. We also love bold red accents like Twizzlers popping out of a candy dish. Definitely do not forget the champagne, which in this case, can be pink.
Valentine’s Day Décor
Even if you spend Valentine’s Day alone this year, don’t let that stop you from adding lovely decorations to your home. A dark February night is the perfect time to add strands of lights, plush fabrics, and fun neon signs. Who knows, the cutie across the street might take note of the celebratory atmosphere emanating from your windows and decide to knock on the door. At the very least, buy yourself a big bouquet of flowers … and some champagne. It’s 2021, and you’re worth it!
XOXO – WM Events
