Couples Valentine's Day Party

Updated 2/8/2025 by Jennifer Ricksecker

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about fancy dinners and roses—it’s also a great opportunity to gather friends and celebrate love with a Couples’ Valentine’s Day Party! Whether you’re newlyweds, longtime couples, or somewhere in between, hosting a fun and interactive Valentine’s party is a fantastic way to make lasting memories. From delicious desserts to hilarious games, this guide will help you throw a party your guests will be talking about for years to come!

Man and woman smiling at each other holding a red heart between them celebrating Valentine's Day

My friend Megan is like a sister to me, and even though we only get to see each other a few times a year, I always leave wishing we lived just down the street from each other. She has one of those contagious personalities that you just want to be around all the time! A couple of years ago, she hosted a fabulous couples-only Valentine’s Day party, and my husband, Darrell, and I were lucky enough to get an invite. We had such a great time!

Somehow, I got the party time wrong, and when we showed up, she had just gotten out of the shower! Oops. So, we wandered around Lowe’s for an hour and then came back—lesson learned, always double-check the time!

Megan wrote a great post about the event, but let me fill you in on some of the fun details so you can host your own unforgettable couples Valentine’s party!

The Food: Sweet Treat Heaven

Oh goodness, the food! I still remember those chocolate cupcakes with raspberry filling and cream cheese frosting. I wanted to take the entire stand and hide with them in a closet for the rest of the night. I think I ate three (no shame!).

Here are some great ideas for your own impressive dessert spread:

Oreo truffles

Brownies

If you’ve ever pinned a million delicious desserts on Pinterest and wished for an occasion to make them, this is your chance! Even better, turn it into a dessert potluck where each couple brings a sweet treat and the recipe to share—it’ll cut down on the work for you and let everyone try a variety of goodies.

Want a fun twist? Have a dessert competition with categories like Best Chocolate Creation, Most Creative Dessert, or Prettiest Presentation. Let guests vote, and award small prizes!

The Games: Laughter & Love

Megan planned some hilarious and interactive games that kept the party lively and fun.

1. Couples White Elephant Gift Exchange

We’ve all played white elephant at Christmas, but bringing it to Valentine’s Day was brilliant! Guests brought lighthearted (PG-rated) gifts, and we did a classic exchange—stealing and swapping included! Some gifts were romantic, some were downright funny, and it was a huge hit.

2. Famous Couples Catch Phrase/Taboo

We split into two teams, and each team had 30 seconds to guess as many famous couples as possible while a teammate gave clues. Megan mixed in a variety of couple types, including:

Classic literary couples (Romeo & Juliet, Elizabeth & Mr. Darcy, Ron & Hermione)
Pop culture icons (Beyoncé & Jay-Z, Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds)
Fictional favorites (Fred & Wilma, Homer & Marge, Barbie & Ken)

This game was so much fun and a great way to get everyone involved, even if they had different interests!

3. Love Song Lyrics Challenge

For this game, Megan printed out lyrics from well-known love songs, but with some of the words removed. Guests had to fill in the missing lyrics—bonus points if they could sing the line! From classic ballads to guilty pleasure love songs, this one was a riot!

4. The Newlywed (or Not-So-Newlywed) Game

Megan put together a hilarious Q&A session where couples had to answer questions about their relationship and see if their answers matched. Some questions were sentimental, and some were just plain funny! (Example: Who usually leaves dishes in the sink? or What’s their weirdest habit?)

Pro tip: Write the questions on cute cards and collect them for future game nights!

Make It a Tradition!

Even if you aren’t planning a couples’ party this year, bookmark these ideas for next year or adapt them for a family Valentine’s Day night! Many of these games can be tweaked for families or even a fun girls’ night.

Hosting a Couples’ Valentine’s Day Party is such a unique and enjoyable way to celebrate love and friendship. Whether you keep it casual with desserts and games or go all out with themed décor and activities, the key is to create a fun, relaxed atmosphere where everyone can laugh and enjoy themselves. With these ideas, you’re all set to throw an amazing celebration that will become an annual tradition!

A huge thanks to Megan for the inspiration—she really knows how to throw a great party!