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As Valentine’s Day nears, we once again find ourselves surrounded with an abundance of romantic ideas that could easily be worked into a wedding celebration. Heart-shaped desserts, especially, are popping up all over the web from ombré cakes to homey pies to whimsical candy cakes. Easy DIY garlands and buntings inspired by Valentine’s Day are also high in demand and we’ve found ultra-cute ways to incorporate these decor items onto your dessert bar. Think red, pink and white just won’t jive with your colour palette? Don’t let that deter you from borrowing some of these inspiring ideas–you can easily switch up the hues to have them complement your wedding day.

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99237 Base your entire dessert table on this "love letter" theme, which is full of paper hearts and homey treats. Image via <a href="http://blog.amyatlas.com/2012/05/29/love-letters-guest-dessert-feature/" target="_blank">Amy Atlas</a>. valentine's day dessert table https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/loveletters1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/loveletters1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/loveletters1.jpg 1000 750 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/loveletters1/ loveletters1 0 0

99243 Gifting your guests with homemade pie? We love the idea of inserting heart-shaped strawberries at the core–it's as easy as pie. Image via <a href="http://www.recipebyphoto.com/strawberry-heart-poptarts/" target="_blank">Recipe By Photo</a>. valentine's day strawberry heart pop tarts https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/strawberrypoptarts1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/strawberrypoptarts1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/strawberrypoptarts1.jpg 657 950 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/strawberrypoptarts1/ strawberrypoptarts1 0 0

99242 Ask your cake designer to create a modern confection like this sweet three-tiered treat. Image via <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/2012/01/27/diy-ombre-sugar-hearts/" target="_blank">Wedding Chicks</a>. valentine's day ombre heart cake https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ombre_sugar_heart_cake1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ombre_sugar_heart_cake1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ombre_sugar_heart_cake1.jpg 657 950 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/ombre_sugar_heart_cake1/ ombre_sugar_heart_cake1 0 0

99238 Deck your candy buffet with an abundance of sugary treats placed in beakers. Image via <a href="http://blog.amyatlas.com/2012/02/13/you-had-me-at-jell-o-guest-dessert-feature/" target="_blank">Amy Atlas</a>. valentine's day candy in beakers https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/candy1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/candy1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/candy1.jpg 1000 750 {"copyright":"Thomas Henneman"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/candy1/ candy1 0 0

99233 Indulge family and friends with donuts–a craze that's been catching on for the last few months. For a twist, ask your vendor to create heart-shaped donuts glazed in pink icing and topped with coconut shavings. Image via <a href="http://souvlakiforthesoul.com/heart-shaped-doughnuts-recipe" target="_blank">Souvlaki for the Soul</a>. valentine's day heart donuts https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/donuts1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/donuts1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/donuts1.jpg 657 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/donuts1/ donuts1 0 0

99232 Want a simple yet chic way to incorporate hearts? Paste or glue paper them on your reception venue's walls for a whimsical backdrop. Image via <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/2012/02/08/heart-themed-engagement-party/" target="_blank">Wedding Chicks</a>. valentine's day heart decor https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/heartcard1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/heartcard1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/heartcard1.jpg 657 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/heartcard1/ heartcard1 0 0

99231 In lieu of traditional one-dimensional paper hearts, why not deck your reception venue with these curly heart-shaped garlands? Image via <a href="http://howaboutorange.blogspot.ca/2010/01/paper-heart-garland.html" target="_blank">How About Orange</a>. valentine's day heart garland https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/heartgarland1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/heartgarland1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/heartgarland1.jpg 657 850 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/heartgarland1/ heartgarland1 0 0

99230 Incorporate L-O-V-E lettering filled with sentimental photos of your family. Image via <a href="http://blog.amyatlas.com/2012/05/29/love-letters-guest-dessert-feature/" target="_blank">Amy Atlas</a>. valentine's day LOVE letters https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/LOVE-letters1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/LOVE-letters1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/LOVE-letters1.jpg 657 657 {"copyright":"Pictilio"} https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/love-letters1/ love-letters1 0 0

99229 Valentine's Day doesn't always have to be "pretty", in fact, we love the rustic look of this sweet set-up. Image via <a href="http://shoptomkat.com/item_621/Simply-Sweet-Printable-Valentines-Day-Collection.htm" target="_blank">The TomKat Studio</a>. valentine's day printables https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/printables1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/printables1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/printables1.jpg 657 657 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/printables1/ printables1 0 0

99228 What better way to celebrate your "I dos" than with a slice of decadent red velvet cake topped with raspberries and covered in creamy marshmallow cream cheese frosting? Yum! Image via <a href="http://sweetapolita.com/2013/01/red-velvet-raspberry-supreme-cake/" target="_blank">Sweetapolita</a>. valentine's day raspberry cake https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/slicecake1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/slicecake1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/slicecake1.jpg 657 850 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/slicecake1/ slicecake1 0 0

99227 End your big day on a sweet note with these s'mores pops. Image via <a href="http://www.armelleblog.com/2011/02/smore-pops.html" target="_blank">Armelle</a>. valentine's day smores pops https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/smore-pops-big1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/smore-pops-big1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/smore-pops-big1.jpg 657 850 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/smore-pops-big1/ smore-pops-big1 0 0

99226 On a hot summer day, why not keep your loved ones cool with ice cream sandwiches rolled in fun sprinkles? Image via <a href="http://asubtlerevelry.com/roll-it-in-sprinkles-anything" target="_blank">A Subtle Revelry</a>. valentine's day sprinkle cookies https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sprinkle-love1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sprinkle-love1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sprinkle-love1.jpg 657 850 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/sprinkle-love1/ sprinkle-love1 0 0

99225 Want a unique place card idea? Adorn your dinner tables with sweetheart pops, and in lieu of traditional Valentine's Day messages ask your cake designer to pipe on your guests' names. Image via <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sweet-lauren-cakes-message-in-a-heart-cake-pops/?pkey=cvalentines-day-cake-cookies&" target="_blank">Williams-Sonoma</a>. valentine's day sweetheart pops https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sweetheartpops1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sweetheartpops1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/sweetheartpops1.jpg 657 600 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/sweetheartpops1/ sweetheartpops1 0 0

99224 Fancy Whoopie pies? So do we, especially when they're shaped like hearts. Image via <a href="http://blog.amyatlas.com/2012/02/09/simply-sweet-valentines-day-guest-dessert-feature/" target="_blank">Amy Atlas</a>. valentine's day whoopie pies https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/whoopiepies1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/whoopiepies1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/whoopiepies1.jpg 657 600 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/whoopiepies1/ whoopiepies1 0 0

99245 Say yes to a fondant-covered cake adorned with elegant sugar flowers. Image via <a href="http://blog.amyatlas.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Amelia-Birthday-Melbourne-Event-Photography-28-of-113.jpg" target="_blank">Amy Atlas</a>. valentine's day heart cake https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/heartcake1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/heartcake1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/heartcake1.jpg 1000 775 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/heartcake1/ heartcake1 0 0

99244 These red and white jello hearts are easy to make and delicious to eat. Image via <a href="http://www.thehungryhousewife.com/2012/02/valentines-jello-hearts.html" target="_blank">The Hungry House Wife</a>. valentine's day jello hearts https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jellohearts1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jellohearts1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/jellohearts1.jpg 1000 775 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/jellohearts1/ jellohearts1 0 0

99236 What could be more whimsical than wedding cookies in an array of Valentine's Day-inspired shapes. Image via <a href="http://sweetopia.net/2012/02/video-how-to-outline-and-flood-cookies-with-royal-icing/" target="_blank">Sweetopia</a>. valentine's day cookies https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/royalicingcookies1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/royalicingcookies1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/royalicingcookies1.jpg 657 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/royalicingcookies1/ royalicingcookies1 0 0

99235 Cupcakes are still a staple item, so why not dress them up with pink and white buttercream frosting and top them with decadent chocolates? Image via <a href="http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2013/01/neapolitan-bonbon-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">Sprinkle Bakes</a>. valentine's day cupcakes https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bonboncakes1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bonboncakes1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/bonboncakes1.jpg 657 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/bonboncakes1/ bonboncakes1 0 0

99234 Show off your love of sweet things with a cake sprinkled in candy. Image via <a href="http://www.justlovecookin.com/2011/10/tort-de-ciocolata-cu-swiss-meringue-buttercream-si-happy-b-day-to-me.html" target="_blank">Just Love Cookin</a>. valentine's day candy cake https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/candycake1-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/candycake1.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/candycake1.jpg 657 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/planning/reception-ideas/valentines-day-wedding/slide/candycake1/ candycake1 0 0