Valentines Day Costumes, Decorations and Gift Ideas

For ages now Valentines Day has been one celebrated with affectionate gifts of Flowers, Candy, Jewelry, Perfumes, and Love Poemed Cards. It is a Holiday of "Romance" and is practiced from the time we are very young... trading heart-shaped Valentines Day Cards in our Kindergarten Classes.

Valentines Cards

You can do this awesome valentines card yourself in just a few minutes! Click on a pattern for a larger, printable version:

   

Below are some cute Valentine's cards from CafePress.com

Vintage Valentine Card	Whose Yo Valentine?	To My Valentine
Cute Puppy Valentine Card	Be Mine: Grrlz In Luv Valentine Card	Raining Hearts Valentine Card
Mildred's 'Be Mine' Valentine Card	Mermaid Valentine Card	Yoo Hoo Valentine Card
Dalmatian Valentine Card	Funny Kitten Valentine's Day Card	Sm. You Rock Dog Valentine Card

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Below are some awesome Valentine's Day gifts to exhibit your affection to your loved one and make the day truly special. These gifts were hand-picked for you from the most reputable online shops.

Honey Bee Mine Coffee Mug	Valentine's Day Journal	I Love You Clock
'Love' - Valentine's Day Button	Valentine's Day Hearts Magnet	'Be mine!' Pets Round Ornament
Valentine's Day Message Gift Basket	Some Bunny Loves Me Coaster	Happy Valentine's Day Scottie Framed Tile
'Love' Mouse Pad	Measure Your Life In Love Hat	Elephant Funny Clock
'I Want You' iPhone Case	Valentinosaur Dinosaur Wallet	'I Love You' Teddy Bears Keepsake Box

The actual  Historical Facts of this wonderfully loving day are murky to say the least. The story that seems to be the most used is the tale of a Priest named Valentine in 3rd Century Rome. It is told that the Emperor of the time, Claudius II, coming to some misguided conclusion that "single" men made better soldiers... outlawed marriage for men of a young "soldiering" age.  Priest Valentine, realizing the injustice of such a decree, continued to perform marriages in secret for young men and women in love.  Eventually Valentines actions were discovered though...and the Emperor sentenced him to death. Whether or not Valentine was executed or died from illness in prison is also one of the facts never decided upon.  The date, Feburary 14th, is said to be in remembrance of the date that Valentine either died or was buried... although that was WAY back in about 270 A.D.

There is more to add to Valentines Story which also may just be a fanciful addition that someone came up with over the years. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with a young girl, who most agree had to be a kind jailors daughter. Valentine, having no other way to express this love... wrote very romantic love letters to his beloved. With his letter concluded, he would sign with his signature, and we quote it today on our Valentines Day Cards:

With Love from Your Valentine.

Now how's THAT for "Romantic"?

Valentines Day, as we know, is a day MAINLY centered around "couples" but it can also be a day to say "I love you!" to your Grandmother... or simply" You are my Best Friend!" to some pal that you truely adore.

Valentine's Day Decorations

Valentines decorations can add that special touch to the big day, although most don't think about doing it. Below are some great decoration ideas to spice up your day in a more romantic way along with your partner.

Valentine'S Day Cupcake Kitchen Towel And Potholder Set	Valentine'S Day Personalized Meal Time Plate Set	Mod Heart Peel and Stick Wall Decal
Valentine's Hanging Swirls with Cutouts	Valentine Happy Heart Swirl Party Pack	Valentine's Day Inflatable Animated Hearts
Happy Valentine Foil Balloon	Valentine's Day Value Pack Confetti	Happy Valentine's Day Glitter Gel Window Cling

We can add to the fun, romance, silliness, head-over-heals IN LOVE aspect of Valentines Day by Dressing-UP for a Party, Date, or just for our, spouse, soul mate, companion, or otherwise FRIEND.  SO! How about we check out some COOL Valentines Day Costumes? With all of the LOVE I can muster.. Here they ARE

Kissing Booth Costume	Kissing Fish Costume	Time Square the Kiss Costumes
Flamingos Costumes	Cook Chef and Bun in the Oven Costumes	Barbie & Ken Costumes
Angel and Devil Costumes	Double Rainbow Costume	Gnomeo and Juliet Costumes
Lego Bride and Groom Costumes	Dog "Bounty Hunter" Chapman & Beth Chapman Costumes	The Simpsons Costumes

Let me show you some of the Cute and/OR Beautiful Valentine's Day Costumes from my favorite online stores. I have posted a few of what I saw there...

Enchanting Queen of Hearts Costume	Queen Of Hearts Costume
Wonderlands Queen of Hearts Child Costume	Pretty Queen of Hearts Child Costume
Kiss Me Cupid Adult Costume	3Pc. Kiss Me Cupid Costume
Venus Goddess Of Love Costume	Rose Fairy Adult Costume

You will find other great Valentines Day Costumes at online stores mentioned above. They have some other cool Valentine Accessories too. Be sure you check out costume ideas for couples also. Remember that ..Just because a Costume doesn't say "Valentine" on it.. that doesn't mean it can't BE for that  Occasion.  Be creative..Use your imagination!

Valentines Day IS basically about "Couples" – Two people who love and care for each other, who's hearts desire is to spend as much time as possible with each other. For a Valentines Day Affair...IF you are attending with your OTHER half... I think it's the greatest fun to dress-up as one or another of the famous couples in our world.. of which we have an ENDLESS supply!   Another thing to do would be to go as one HALF of  something that goes together. i.e. Salt & Pepper, Ketsup & Fries.
IF you need some ideas on Couples Costumes... Check out my Article on Couples Costumes for TONS of Ideas!

Below, from Costumes4Less is a couple from down-under.
(I mean WAY down-under :-)

Below, from Costumes4Less is a couple from down-under. (I mean WAY down-under :-)
Devil's Kiss Adult Costume	Sinister Devil Adult Costume
Here's a pair that would definately go together:
King Of Hearts Adult Costume	Queen of Hearts Adult Costume
Disney's Prince Of Persia couple costumes:
Prince Of Persia Tamina Deluxe Adult Costume	Prince Of Persia Tamina Sassy Costume
Adam & Eve Couple Costume	Best Friends Forever Heart Child Costume

One of the most romantic times in the history of Mankind (another of my HUMBLE opinions:-) was during a time when many people knew little comfort: Medieval Times.   LOVE was a much cherished thing back then..Perhaps because life WAS so hard..and "love and romance" was FREE (still IS I dare say :-).

Dress you and your loved one in Medieval Garb for Valentines Day.. Who knows, you MAY even locate a Renaissance Fairre near you on Valentines Day.  What a GREAT way to celebrate a romantic day it would be!

The Costumes below are brought to you by Costumes4Less and they have other choices for couples, as well as "sexy" costumes for the more seductive of my viewers.

Renaissance Maiden Adult Costume	Renaissance Royalty Costume
Renaissance Nobleman Costume	Guenevere Renaissance Costume

If you like the Renaissance/Medieval idea for your Valentines Day Costume choice, also visit my Renaissance/Medieval Costume Page.

Pierre Silber is a great place to visit when looking to purchase Costumes for a couple. Many of their clothing and costume products are a bit on the "Adult/Sexy" side and if that is something that you are considering for Valentines Day (perfectly acceptable between "significant others" in my humble opinion :-) Pierre Silber is one fine On Line Shop to check out. That said.... On this page I will stick to the more "G" rated options (you can see some of the sexier costumes if you click Sexy Valentines Day Costumes).

I've mentioned Valentines Day Parties above...and..it probably WOULD be nice for everyone to see you and your Honey all dressed-up and ready to....Dance! (Unless, of course, you went with a more "Intimate" type of Costume "for your true love's eyes only". In which case...you can SCRATCH the Party! :-)).