How to Have a Lovecore Aesthetic Party

Lovecore: An Aesthetic for Romantics

If you love Valentine’s Day but it’s spring, summer or fall, you can always throw a lovecore party! The charming aesthetic you see during the first half of February isn’t just a holiday colour scheme; it’s also its own year-round style called lovecore. A lovecore aesthetic embraces all things romantic and feminine, such as hearts and lace and pink and red. It’s an over-the-top juicy and playful theme that’s so much fun to celebrate. So if you love lovecore, make it a party!

A man in a white hoodie against a pink background holds up a small stick with a large red heart at the top over one eye with eyes closed and lips pursed for a kiss, a perfect pose for a lovecore aesthetic — Photos by Shvets Production and Rinck Content Studio

Paper hearts in cream, maroon, light peach and red colours are evenly arranged across a pink background to create a lovecore aesthetic — Photos by Shvets Production and Rinck Content Studio

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How to Throw a Lovecore Aesthetic Party

1. Create the Scene with Lovecore decorations

Up-close photo of a fresh bouquet of flowers in pink and white blooms — Photos by Karolina Grabowska and Alyssa Rose

An ornately gilded pink-painted table with gold details stands on a velvet red carpet in front of a rich red tufted/upholstered half wall outlined in wood frame with similar gilded detail. On the table is a tall black cat figurine, a uniquely-shaped pink telephone, and a black lamp — Photos by Karolina Grabowska and Alyssa Rose

Lovecore décor is what dreamhouses are made of (particularly dreamhouses of the Barbie sort). It’s one thing to go all out and redecorate your home (fun! But could get pricey, too!), but it’s very easy to find plenty of pink and red party decorations like streamers and the like. Find swaths of sheer cloth in pinks and reds and drape from the ceiling or doorways. Do the same with lace. Display martini glasses with pearls and flower petals. You can usually find inexpensive party supplies if you know where to look. And, with a little time and motivation, you can almost always DIY your party decorations.

Here are just a few ideas to get you started:

2. Prepare Lovecore-Inspired Food and Beverages

Many heart-shaped candies in pink, red and white are piled behind a clear container/wall — Photos by Jacqueline Brandwayn and Melissa Walker Horn

A shallow white bowl on a bright coral table/surface against a light pink background/wall holds several heart-shaped pink and red foil-wrapped chocolate candies of different sizes, a few iced heart-shaped cookies, and a clear glass vase filled with heart-shaped rainbow-swirl lollipops, perfect treats for a lovecore aesthetic — Photos by Jacqueline Brandwayn and Melissa Walker Horn

Share the love with tasty food and bevvies! You can provide hearty dishes or you can keep it light and simple with plenty of fun appetizers. To simplify food preparation (and minimize its cost), invite others to bring a dish potluck-style. Most people are happy to contribute (see 6. Guest Participation). Just be aware of any invited guests’ dietary restrictions and provide at least one or two decent food/drink options for them as well. And always let people know in the invitation what to expect (i.e. snacks vs. an actual meal).

A lovecore aesthetic calls for bevvies like pink champagne, hibiscus tea, cherry soda – and strawberry soda floats, for that matter. Here are just a few lovecore-inspired recipes to get your menu started:

A pile of scattered waxy red candy lips are brilliant snacks for a lovecore aesthetic — Photo by Samantha Hurley

3. Set the Ambience with the Perfect Playlist or Video

To create an electric lovecore aesthetic, play pretty pop love songs. Or go with indie, hip hop, whatever feels right. If you want to make it a dance party, amp up a killer playlist. For a more relaxed, romantic vibe, choose your favourite low-key artists. Most genres will do – there are many gems from each – so long as the vibe is upbeat, energized and all about love – whether love for another, for self, for friends, or for life!

4. Add Evocative Scents with a Lovecore Aesthetic

A giant mural of bright red slightly-open lips covers a concrete wall, an urban lovecore aesthetic — Photo by Kaja Reichardt

Everyone loves to walk into a place that smells amazing! Light one of these deliciously-scented candles to welcome your guests with a delightful aroma:

5. Plan Lovecore Activities

A group of young women are seen wearing dresses in cream lace, coral, black, blue and red, and matching velvet librarian-heeled shoes with bows in colours of red, blue, black and light pink — Photos by Flaunter and Aditi Ahalawat

A pile of accessories including a couple of gold necklaces with a large eye-shaped charm, a pink makeup tube, a red tube of lip gloss, a sparkly pink ring, and a couple different artificial flowers in shades of pink — Photos by Flaunter and Aditi Ahalawat

A lovecore aesthetic party is a perfect excuse for sappy rom coms and chick flicks! Movies aren’t exactly party material unless you’re specifically hosting a specific movie-themed party, but you could play any chick flick and make a drinking game out of it. Just choose a common word or phrase in any given movie (or just use love) and, every time you hear it in the movie, each guest must then repeat it as quickly as possible and the last person to do so has to drink. Or, if not drinking, the last guest to repeat the word has to do a jumping jack (or whatever consequence you choose for the game!).

There are so many silly rom coms and chick flicks, but here are just a few for inspiration:

Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion
Clueless
Barbie
Bridget Jones’s Diary
Legally Blonde
Bridesmaids

6. Establish Guest Participation

A heart-shaped red balloon next to a heart-shaped white balloon are fitting decor for a lovecore aesthetic — Photo by David Underland

Guest participation is optional and depends on how much you would like guests to contribute. To help simplify food prep, you can request that guests bring a dish to share. Or invite them to wear their loveliest, most romantic or glamorous outfit – dressed up in lace, red, or pink. Just make sure you clarify this when you initially invite people and include any relevant information in the invitation!

Of course, always choose your guests mindfully and with their interests in mind. Prioritize friends who you know adore a lovecore aesthetic. But don’t shy away from others who may not know much about it. You never know, you may turn someone on to it!

Checklist of Items You Need

A row of alternating pink and red hearts against an off-white background promote a simple lovecore aesthetic — Photo by Kelly Sikkema

These are the things you need for a lovecore aesthetic party:

Lovecore-style decorations
Refreshments, including lovecore-themed food/drinks
Lovecore playlist and/or rom com movie, and speakers/screen
Lovecore-inspired scented candle
Your favourite party outfit that embodies a lovecore aesthetic

Preparation Checklist for Your Lovecore Aesthetic Party

Several rectangular lip gloss tubes in different lovecore aesthetic shades of maroon and pinks are arranged on either side of a blue background — Photo by Shiny Diamond

1. First, confirm that people can come on any chosen date:

Choose party date/time, and preferably alternative date(s) as well
Choose guest list and establish minimum number of guests you’d like (to make it worth your effort)
Six weeks out, confirm guests’ interest in the party and availability on chosen party date(s)
If your preferred minimum number of guests confirm interest and availability, have them secure calendar date for your awesome lovecore aesthetic party!

Three heart-shaped twirly hair ties in red, white and red are arranged in a row — Photo by Karolina Grabowska

2. Then, proceed with the fun planning!

Schedule time on your calendar for each step of party prep (securing and/or making food/drinks, etc.)
Create invitations with all the details and send them out 4 weeks before the party
Order any party supplies and decorations 3 weeks out (so they arrive in time to prepare and set up)
Shop for any party supplies/decorations you don’t order online, as well as non-perishable food/drinks
In your planned time slots, DIY any party supplies and decorations
In your planned time slots, acquire perishable food/drinks early enough in advance to prepare in time
In your planned time slots, set up decorations
In your planned time slots, prepare food/drinks (depending on how long things keep)

Felt hearts of different sizes in light pink and red are scattered together across a light pink background to create a lovecore aesthetic — Photo by Sarah Pflug

3. Day of Party (in your amply planned time slot):

Prepare any foods/drinks that are too fresh to do any earlier
Set up any quick/easy last-minute supplies and decorations you didn’t want up before
Prepare ambience (audio/visual, candles)
Get dressed with plenty of time in your favourite lovecore aesthetic ensemble!
Once everything’s ready, meditate or do any preferred self-care to get in a good head space if you aren’t already. You want to be relaxed, energized, and excited. You will be happier, and guests will pick up on your contagiously good vibe and automatically be happier as well – everybody’s best interest!