Something you should know about me: I love Halloween. I love anything pink. And I LOVE little hearts. They remind me of the 80s, and I just can’t get enough of the nostalgia. If you’re like me, then you’re going to love Valloween, which is essentially the Halloweenification of Valentine’s Day!
The TLDR notes: Valloween is a mash-up of Halloween and Valentine’s Day that combines the spookiness of Halloween with the cute sweetness of Valentine’s Day. In a nutshell, it’s spooky Valentine’s Day.
We aren’t talking scary movies and gore here; we are talking cute ghosts holding hearts, Halloween conversation hearts (AKA Valloween candy hearts), decorating with pink skulls and pumpkins — you get the idea.
Whether you’re planning a full-blown Valloween party for your besties or just want to get your favorite person a Halloween Valentine’s Day card, here is your guide to embracing spooky Valentine’s Day, from Valloween decor, cute spooky Valentine’s cards, and the perfect pink cocktails.
Setting the Scene: A Cute Valloween Aesthetic
Okay, let’s talk decor. The goal isn’t “haunted house”—it’s “Spooky Cute.“ Think less fright night and more “Lisa Frank throws a Halloween party.”
If you want to nail that Halloween Valentine aesthetic, here are a few easy decor tips:
- Lean into Pink Halloween: Cute pink ghosts that light up? Yes, please. Add them to tabletops, cozy kitchen corners, or use them as a centerpiece for your Ghoulentine’s Day party. Neon pink glowing bats? Those are great too!
Pro Tip: Target currently has some pretty cute pink skulls and ghosts with hearts decor. I’m sure HomeGoods is also stacked to the gills with Valloween swag.
- Throwback 80s/90s Touches: Channel your inner 80s or 90s kid, because why not? Snag a retro 80s or 90s Halloween candy bowl on Etsy or Poshmark and fill it with heart-shaped Valentine’s Day candies.
- Valloween Coffee Station: Place ghost mugs, hearts, and other Halloween swag on a tiered stand with your coffee essentials. Go with a black, red, and white theme or pink, red, and white.
Pro Tip: Don’t pack away your Halloween decor! It’s really easy to repurpose it for Valloween. Those plastic skeletons? Give them a pair of heart-shaped sunglasses and suddenly they are Valloween decorations.
The Menu: Spooky Snacks & Sweet Treats
A party isn’t a party without food, and for Ghoulentine’s Day ideas, we want things that are photogenic and nostalgic.
- Chocolate Dipped Ghost Strawberries: Dip strawberries in white chocolate, but instead of scary faces, use icing to give them cute faces or add little pink hearts.
- Heart-Shaped Pizzas with Mozzarella Ghosts: This is so easy. Grab pre-made dough, use a cookie cutter, and shape them into hearts. Use a “bloody” marinara sauce but keep it cute with mozzarella ghosts on top.
- Valloween Cupcakes: Make your favorite cupcake recipe and top with spooky cute Halloween cupcake toppers.
- Valloween Chocolate Box: These were all over Instagram last year, and they’re really easy to make. Use a Halloween candy mold to melt down white or milk chocolate, then add these spooky sweet candies to a chocolate box.
Don’t have time to make a Valloween chocolate box? Shops like Vegan Treats Speciality Bakery often have Halloween-inspired Valentine’s Day treats that can be shipped right to your door.
The Bar: Spooky Sips & Pink Drinks
You knew this section was coming. Any excuse to make pink cocktails and I’m in. For your signature Valloween cocktail, you can easily adapt my Strawberry Mimosa recipe. It’s low alcohol, super yummy and only requires TWO ingredients.
TIP: Draw a jack o’lantern face on champagne flutes using a wine pen. When the party is over, it washes right off.
The Ghoulantine’s Day Invites: Wording & Ideas
You’ve got the decor and the drinks; now you need your best ghoulfriends! Here are some fun ways to word your Valloween texts or invites:
- “Will you be my Ghoulentine? Join us for a night of spirits and sweets!”
- “You make my heart go BOO! You’re invited to a Valloween Brunch.”
- “Roses are red, ghosts are white, let’s watch 90s movies and party all night.”
Activities: What to Do
Aside from eating and drinking (which are valid activities on their own), here are a few ways to keep the party going:
- Nostalgic Movie Marathon: Queue up movies that fit the retro vibe. Casper, Hocus Pocus, or Buffy the Vampire Slayer episodes are perfect.
- DIY Anti-Valentine’s Cards: Get some construction paper, glitter glue, and markers to make throwback valentine cards for your besties.
Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, Valloween is just another excuse to celebrate Halloween with the people you love. Whether you go all out with a fun Valentine’s Day-Halloween party theme or just buy yourself a cute ghost mug with a heart, I hope your day is spook-tacular.