Take a decidedly Anti-Valentine's Day stance by throwing a lonely hearts party. Let the darker side of your heart shine!
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In this article:
- Anti-Valentine's Day Invitation
- Anti-Valentine's Day Decorations
- Anti-Valentine's Day Music
- Anti-Valentine's Day Food
- Anti-Valentine's Day Look
Anti-Valentine's Day Activities
Pinks hearts and chocolates and “til death do us part” not your thing? I feel you!
Sometimes we're not on such good terms with love when Valentine's Day rolls around either.Celebrate your feelings with these sad-but-rad Anti-Valentine's Day party ideas.
Get your friends to dress all in black and commiserate over the double-edged sword of love.
Anti-Valentine's Day Invitation
1. Start with Invitations
The wordings of this invitation say it all. It's crystal clear.
You hate V-day, that's why you need to host a party. It's a matter of perspective.
You ought to treat yourself and have fun with others on this day. Totally not sourgraping!
Anti-Valentine's Day Decorations
1. DIY Heart Pinata
Get a heart-shaped pinata and paste on your own Anti-Valentine's Day slogan to get everyone hyped up. Make your own from this inspiration.
Pinata Definition: A colorful figure usually made from paper mache or clay containing candies, toys, and other treats.
2. Love Stinks Banner
Love Stinks Banner – Anti-Valentines Day Banner / Photo Prop. $25.00, via Etsy. https://t.co/ufqOG0N5ho pic.twitter.com/5vxKXzKBIy
— Cristina Tina (@GetlifeStyles) January 25, 2018
Make a banner that shouts your gathering cry. “Love stinks,” “Love sucks,” “I think, therefore I’m single,”and other sayings, quotes, and slogans.
3. Anti Love Black HeartsGarland
Black Hearts Garland #purple thread http://t.co/NomukAVTEw #decor pic.twitter.com/u5YYg3zwf1
— The Study Studio (@RainbowPaperie) March 31, 2015
Use construction paper for the hearts, and then use some paint to make blood-spatter on this anti- Valentine's Day heart garland. You can either hang it from your ceiling or on your walls.
4. Stupid Cupid Burlap Door Hanger
Having thisStupid Cupid burlap door hanger is a pleasant way to welcome your guests. This may be an anti-Valentine's Day party, but cheering them up through your decor is not a crime.
So, by all means, make them smile!
Breathe. Create. #DIYprojects | 📷: @designmilk pic.twitter.com/OVJOgg2TI3
— DIY Projects (@DIYProjectsCom) January 24, 2017
Anti-Valentine's Day Music
1. Love Stinks- Adam Sandler
Your party needs songs that express your exact feelings. “Love Stinks” seems to be the ultimate theme song for Anti-Valentine's day.
“This thing they call love, it's gonna make you cry…” How apt!
2. What's Love Got To Do With It?- Tina Turner
This Grammy Hall of Fame singer made this song a timeless reminder of “love as a second-hand emotion.” Adding this song to your playlist for your Anti-Valentine's day party will lead your guests to sing their hearts out too.
3. I Will Survive-Gloria Gaynor
This 1970's hit song is another timeless piece many single wounded ladies could relate. Play this music and your guests will hit the dance floor and dance their hearts away.
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Anti-Valentine's Day Food
1. Design an Anti-Valentine's menu — with extra spite!
Join us for our Anti-Valentine's Day party on 2/14 at 6pm. Special menu, dart board for your ex's picture and more! pic.twitter.com/zLKyAXlVQS
— Jock N' Jills (@JockNJills1) February 11, 2016
We know we're supposed to say something nice. But then, what if that's nothow you feel about V-day?
So, just say those anti-love messages and put them on these sweet treats!
2. Fries Before Guys (Free Printable!) Valentine's
If you need these #customcookies for #valentinesday2019 we will have them for you.#friesbeforeguys #antivalentinesday pic.twitter.com/SZcpJDG5lA
— TheSweetBoutique (@TSBcakes) January 25, 2019
French Fries are one of the best comfort foods. I wonder why this finger food is always appealing to people who are stressed out.
Now, customize your bags with thisprintable.
3. Stabbed Through the Heart Cupcakes
Best #Recipes & #Drinks community : Stabbed Through the Heart Cupcakes | Anti Valentines Day Party Ideas https://t.co/GChPcrkqNL pic.twitter.com/m38vyP8Hvk
— János Medenica (@JanosMedyx) April 2, 2017
Ouch! Sometime's words are not enough. No amount of mean conversational heart cookies can beat the message this stabbed cupcake has conveyed.
4. Stupid Cupid co*cktail
It's bitter, sour, sweet and salty – just like love. This Stupid Cupid co*cktail recipewill simply releaseall the negative emotions people have experienced by loving someone.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BPotDwYjScU/?
Anti-Valentine's Day Look
1. Shattered Heart Nail Art
The N … has posted Nail Art Designs You Shattered Heart Design … a new pin find and view – http://t.co/ca5fcdk9Rj pic.twitter.com/bqzGBMSvaY
— John Higley (@JohnCHigley) June 9, 2015
Wear your shattered heart on your sleeve. Recreate this DIY nail artif you plan to wear a black or red outfit.
This nail art will make you look dark and vampy!
2. WearBoy Jeans
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfTiUqkjDTN/
You don't want to wear too-feminine clothes on this day. Fine!
Let these boy jeanswork for you. You will still look effortlesslychic and stunning with this type of clothing.
To complete your look, here's a makeup tutorial for your Anti-Valentine's Day party. Get ready with this video by NikkieTutorials:
So there you have it DIYers! Start planning and send your invites soon! For sure, you are not alone celebrating Singles Awareness Day. Plus, don't make this day a reminder of your horrible break-up, and this is also not the time to drown your sorrows!
This is a time to celebrate being single and free. This is only a season of your life that you need to go through. I went through this stage too, and I survived!
There are other things you can be happy about and be thankful for, so cheer up and enjoy your party!
Do you have other Anti-Valentine's day ideas you would like to share with us? Leave a comment down below!
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on February 10, 2017, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.
