How To Throw an Anti-Valentine’s Day Party
Whilst the day of love is something many people look forward to in February, others loathe Valentine’s Day. So, to help you welcome the bittersweet day of love, here’s how to throw the most epic Anti-Valentine’s Day party ever!
Gather your friends and family who also cringe when they hear the word ‘love’ and see all the Cupid bows and arrows and red and pink hearts that come with it. Turn your home into the perfect space to celebrate singleness and friendship instead of romance.
Decorate to the Nines BUT…
…avoid red and pink. Do yourself a favour and steer clear of the colours notorious for representing love. Because your party is literally the polar opposite of romance, choose black as your colour of choice. Of course, add some pops of colour here and there, but let those colours be yellow, orange, green and blue.
Balloons are a must at your party. Instead of avoiding hearts, just choose black heart and disco ball balloons instead. You could even get a regular heart and write a funny saying on it with a permanent marker. For example: “Ew, Valentine’s Day” or “Swipe Left.” Make your guests experience the unexpected!
Look Like A Heartbreaker
We are fans of black with a hint of red. We know we said to avoid that colour, but in an outfit, it could be fantastic as a feature that pops. Red sunglasses, earrings, hairpieces, shoes – all paired with a black outfit… That screams Anti-Valentine’s, doesn’t it?
Ladies, put on that little black dress you love so much and pair it with red heels. To accessorise, this kiss handbag is a must-have, while these spicy earrings from Cotton On’s Rubi are to die for.
Gentlemen, a classic button down or polo paired with matching trousers is perfect for looking chic. However, get yourself some red socks to complete your Anti-Valentine’s look. These sunglasses can find a home hooked onto your shirt to also add some spice to your outfit.
Mix Up The Music for an Anti-Valentine's Rendezvous
Love songs are so 2000. We need heart wrenches, soul belters, pop icons and rap classics to get the party started and the Anti-Valentine’s vibes flowing. Perhaps even consider setting up a stage for guests to sing their hearts out with some karaoke. In fact, here are our top ten karaoke songs from Spotify‘s Anti-Valentine’s Day playlist:
– Single Ladies by Beyoné
– Girls Just Want To Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper
– The Boys Are Back by High School Musical Cast
– Love Yourself by Justin Bieber
– Thank u, next by Ariana Grande
– Exes by Tate McRae
– We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together by Taylor Swift
– No Scrubs by TLC
– New Rules by Dua Lipa
– Shout Out To My Ex by Little Mix
Become a Player in the Game
Love is sometimes all about playing the long game, so become the very best player. Mix up the night with some fun activities to get the eyes rolling and laughs echoeing.
The first activity requires a pair of heart-shaped sunglasses. With a white marker, write ‘Love Sucks’ on the frames. Then, let each person at the party pose for a picture with the glasses and afterwards, create a slideshow of everyone in attendance.
Secondly, invest in a black heart piñata – who wouldn’t like to beat up a heart at an Anti-Valentine’s party?
Lastly, don’t fall in love. Rather fall in Twister! Break out the classic game and get the fun going with a game of ‘try not to fall in love with the person tangled up with you.’
A Feast Fit for a King (or Queen)
Decorating biscuits as a starter to snack on is a must. The possibilities are endless: ‘No thanks, ‘I’m good,’ ‘Sick of love,’ ‘Go away,’ ‘You wish,’ ‘Thank you, next’ are just some options off the top of our heads to make your guests giggle.
Next up, you need comfort food as the main course. Nothing fancy is required, just some pizza, pasta or a burger and fries. Couple it with some funky napkins. Satire is the way to the heart, so think of funny puns to make the serviettes come to life: ‘Pizza is my person,’ or ‘Fries before guys.’
Finally, dessert is where the crux of the matter lies. You need to bake a cake – maybe even a multi-tiered one. And, then you need cupcakes to lay it on thick! This should be the ultimate showstopper with bleeding hearts, Cupid’s broken bow and arrow and maybe even a topper that reads ‘Stupid Cupid!’
The possibilities are endless and even though here at Hello Lifestyle we are hopeless romantics, we are itching to throw an Anti-Valentine’s Day party just for the fun of it!
