50 Ways to Add Hearts to Your Wedding

Forget Cupids with arrows and saccharine red on pink color palettes; having a Valentine's Day-inspired engagement shoot or wedding can be whimsically romantic when done creatively and with a sense of humor. With just the right amount of sweet and some big, red hearts tossed in the mix, these inspiring wedding pics (several from my own wedding) will have you in the mood for love in no time. 'Cause when all else fails, just put a heart on it!

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Quirky Shoes For the Bride
Angelica Glass

Quirky Shoes For the Bride

These funky, red-heart-adorned pumps by Vivienne Westwood couldn't be more aptly suited for the February holiday.

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Dessert Table Marquee
Annie McElwain Photography

Dessert Table Marquee

Love the rustic look of this heart marquee over the dessert table. It's especially stunning at night!

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Bridesmaid Heart Balloons
Michèle M. Waite

Bridesmaid Heart Balloons

Instead of bouquets, have your bridesmaids walk down the aisle with heart balloons.

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Heartfelt Vows
Beaux Arts Photographie

Heartfelt Vows

How sweet is it to have your vows written on paper hearts?

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Heart Sunnies
Ashley Rose
Green Wedding Shoes

Heart Sunnies

Keep the bridal party cool with heart-shaped sunglasses.

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Origami Heart Escort Cards
Green Wedding Shoes

Origami Heart Escort Cards

Learn how to make these DIY origami heart escort cards for a fun seating chart twist.

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Striped Heart Piñata
Jasmine Star

Striped Heart Piñata

Not only is a huge heart piñata a great photo op, it's a fun activity for your guests, young and old.

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Heart Drink Labels
Beaux Arts Photographie

Heart Drink Labels

Affix some adhesive chalkboard hearts to mason jars for helping guests keep their drinks straight and find their tables. It's like triple-duty drinking!

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Secret Heart Cake
Wedding Chicks

Secret Heart Cake

This is such a cute idea! Have secrets about the couple folded into little paper hearts in the cake, so as guests eat they learn more about the newlyweds.

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Ceremony Props
Ashley Rose
Green Wedding Shoes

Ceremony Props

A huge heart makes the perfect backdrop for "I dos," and stuffed hearts flanking the aisle add even more whimsical panache.

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Save-the-Date Details
Michèle M. Waite

Save-the-Date Details

For added flair with your save-the-date cards, fill clear envelopes with heart confetti and a heart sticker for people to mark the date on their calendars.

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Photo-Booth Props
Tara Block

Photo-Booth Props

Photo booths are a huge wedding trend, but make yours special with some handmade heart-shaped pillow props!

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Straw Flair
Kate Preftakes Photography

Straw Flair

Sweet, little, glittery hearts add sparkle to reception straws.

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Ombre Heart-Topped Cake
Wedding Chicks

Ombre Heart-Topped Cake

The ombre colors and heart topper give a traditional cake style some modern flair.

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Heart Garland
Lauren Kinsey Fine Art Wedding Photography
Wedding Chicks

Heart Garland

DIY heart-shaped paper garlands bring you back to the days of sweet, handmade Valentines. They also make perfect budget-friendly decorations.

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Rope Decor
Jagger Photography
Green Wedding Shoes

Rope Decor

Subtle rope hearts take center stage above the altar.

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Rustic Signage
Beaux Arts Photographie

Rustic Signage

Cute meets rustic with heart-adorned, hand-painted, wooden signage.

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Sequin Heart Boutonnieres
Michèle M. Waite

Sequin Heart Boutonnieres

Swap out boring boutonnieres on your groomsmen with Ban.do sequin hearts.

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Drink Decor
Beaux Arts Photographie

Drink Decor

Label your beverages with red paper hearts for a whimsical way to guide your guests.

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The Love Story in Hearts
Anna Rozenblat
100 Layer Cake

The Love Story in Hearts

Not only do these giant sticker hearts direct the guests and provide seating, they tell the couple's love story along the way!

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Heart Flags
Beaux Arts Photographie

Heart Flags

Hand out heart flags for your guests to wave as you return down the aisle.

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Heart-Filled Ceiling Decor
Michele Beckwith Photography
Green Wedding Shoes

Heart-Filled Ceiling Decor

Fill the space above your guests with hearts!

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Stained-Glass Ceremony Heart
Untamed Heart Photography
Green Wedding Shoes

Stained-Glass Ceremony Heart

A stained-glass-inspired heart makes a stunning ceremony piece.

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Ring Pillow
Lexia Frank

Ring Pillow

This natural-looking ring pillow is a heart in disguise.

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Hearty Footwear
Michèle M. Waite

Hearty Footwear

Hearts on the bridal shoes is one thing, but get your groom in on the fun with heart socks for him.

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Glitter Cake Toppers
Jen Philips

Glitter Cake Toppers

Make your wedding sparkly with these easy-to-make heart cake topper.

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Heart Sparklers
Paper Heart Photography
Wedding Chicks

Heart Sparklers

Hearts give regular sparklers added cute factor.

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Soda Favor Tags
Michèle M. Waite

Soda Favor Tags

Punch a hole in paper hearts to string on a thank-you message to your favors.

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Heart-Shaped Hand Pies
Heather Kincaid

Heart-Shaped Hand Pies

Sweeten up dessert with heart-shaped mini pies.

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Table Menus
Untamed Heart Photography
Green Wedding Shoes

Table Menus

With its mix of geometric shapes and watercolor design, these heart menus are modern and beautiful.

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Cheese Labels
Beaux Arts Photographie

Cheese Labels

Cheese is awesome enough, but add heart labels and it's even cheddar!

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Seating Chart Heart
Wesley Nulens

Seating Chart Heart

Create a string-filled heart to hold all the seating cards.

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Ceremony Chair Hearts
Michele Beckwith Photography
Green Wedding Shoes

Ceremony Chair Hearts

Swap out traditional flowers for cute stuffed hearts along the ceremony aisle.

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Napkin-Ring Hearts
Beaux Arts Photographie

Napkin-Ring Hearts

Little wooden hearts dress up casual napkins.

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Confetti Love
Simply Bloom Photography
Green Wedding Shoes

Confetti Love

Whether it's for an engagement shoot or to toss at the newlyweds during their postwedding exit, heart confetti is a little detail that packs a punch.

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Vintage Valentines For Dessert Flair
Simply Bloom Photography
Green Wedding Shoes

Vintage Valentines For Dessert Flair

Color-copy vintage valentines to add a touch of retro romance to the dessert table.

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Matchbox Favors
Stephanie Williams Photography
Green Wedding Shoes

Matchbox Favors

Personalized "love" matchboxes are inexpensive, cute, and practical — the ultimate wedding-favor trifecta.

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Reception Wall Art
Anna Rozenblat
100 Layer Cake

Reception Wall Art

A massive, shimmering gold heart on its own is festive and fun without being too prom-y.

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The Perfect Match
Valerie and Company Photographers

The Perfect Match

Matchboxes with metallic gold lettering will have your guests oohing and ahhing — we're particularly obsessed with the heart-shaped "O"!

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Bohemian Vibes
Cassie Jones Photography

Bohemian Vibes

Give your wedding a bohemian spin with colorful cloth strips hanging from twine. The "LOVE" over the top makes it extra special!

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Lovely Cup Sleeves
Stephanie Hogue

Lovely Cup Sleeves

These "Eat Drink & Be Married" cup sleeves are PERFECT for dolling up drinks.

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S'mores For Everyone
The Bird and the Bear Photography & Films

S'mores For Everyone

Your guests will adore getting s'mores as a party favor. Delish!

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And They're Off!
JEFF+AMBER

And They're Off!

Be sent off as newlyweds in sparkly style.

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Heart-Shaped Birdseed
From the Hip Photo

Heart-Shaped Birdseed

At an outdoor wedding, give the birds some love with these sweet seeds.

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Mason Jar Decor
Swanky Fine Art Weddings

Mason Jar Decor

Guests can sip their drinks from mason jars with felt heart accents.