Valentine’s Day Ideas, Recipes, Decor, Gift & More With Event Planner Debi Lilly! by Nicole DeAvilla

Looking for that perfect gift, recipe, decor idea or DIY craft for Valentine’s Day? Whether your Valentine's Day is with the kids, your special date or a group of friends, you will love the advice of a professional event planner. We were thrilled to welcome our #30Seconds contributor, CEO and founder of A Perfect Event, Debi Lilly, event coordinator extraordinaire, as our #30Seconds Twitter chat guest! As always, she had stunning photos that will got our creative juices flowing.

here we go! #30Seconds pic.twitter.com/CpXrJR2dNj

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

Q: What are top trends for Valentine and holiday parties?

Galentine everything – who needs dates when we have girlfriends to celebrate love? 

A1: Galentine everything – who needs dates when we have girlfriends to celebrate love? #30Seconds pic.twitter.com/XdGwkxA6oG

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

Warm up winter holiday celebrations. Loads of candles, hot hued floral and make your home warm, welcome and cozy.

A1: Sweet treats – little bowls of candies, cookies, mini cupcakes. #30Seconds pic.twitter.com/2v7ZZNZiQ2

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

Sweet treats – little bowls of candies, cookies, mini cupcakes.

A1: Warm up winter #holiday celebrations. Loads of candles, hot hued floral & make your home warm, welcome & cozy. #30Seconds pic.twitter.com/STD3BVCVFg

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

A1: Great gift or party detail: Glitter Wine Diy: brush glue onto bottle, sprinkle w glitter. #30Seconds @ljadot pic.twitter.com/1Wlyna8DiO

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

A1: I mean how cute are these? Edible decor - ha ha! #30Seconds #DebiLillyStyle pic.twitter.com/Se9eupkwku

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

A1: Even pretty boxes and gifts make great decor. Add those cute tags! #30Seconds pic.twitter.com/hXzN6eTPc2

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

A1: Add fun Vday cards, sweet tags to vases of florals for catchy, cheeky decor. All online in our DebiLillyStyle amazon store. https://t.co/a6vWzfXfTb #30secondmom pic.twitter.com/9SEZM1jPlS

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

Q: What are some other fast and easy décor ideas on a budget?

Rose bowls: fill bowls with water, float roses or simple rose petals, add floating candles.

A2: Rose bowls: fill bowl with water, add roses or even simple rose petals, add candles. #30secondmom pic.twitter.com/67GRLXlWaX

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

Set a sweets table: Cakes, cookies, candies make a pretty table and you can eat the décor.

A2: Set a sweets table: Cakes, cookies, candies make a pretty table and you can eat the décor. #30Seconds pic.twitter.com/xagaK4mumA

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

Add cookies or candies to each place-setting for edible party favors.

A2: And dress those drinks with fast and easy diy candy skewers. #30Seconds #DebiLillyStyle pic.twitter.com/aRfk3caMn4

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

A2: I mean...how sweet is this? #30SecondMom #DebiLillyStyle pic.twitter.com/R5WwqrBfeE

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

A2: Add cookies or candies to each placesetting for edible party favors. #30Seconds pic.twitter.com/bVOjBdODEx

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

A2: Gold paint pen + drinks glasses = adorable, non? #30Seconds #DebiLillyStyle pic.twitter.com/2WrldI5wTO

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

Q: What are fast, easy recipe trends for any party?

Trending: Waffle Cakes. Layer toasted waffles, icing, sprinkles for instant tasty cake treats or décor.

A3: Trending: Waffle Cakes. Layer toasted waffles, icing, sprinkles for instant tasty cake treats or décor. #30Seconds pic.twitter.com/KeBDXYhWNX

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

A3: Does it get any cuter? Or easier? #30Seconds pic.twitter.com/CMPwHSyykn

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

Love Potion: Fill a pitcher with 1 bottle prosecco, 1 bottle cherry juice and ice. Add mint for garnish.

A3: Love Potion: Fill a pitcher with 1 bottle prosecco, 1 bottle cherry juice, and ice. Add berry for garnish. #30Seconds pic.twitter.com/CqagFnMltb

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

Red fruits (cherry, raspberry, strawberry) makes instant garnish fun for drinks, cakes, cupcakes, even tables.

A3: Red fruits (cherry, raspberry, strawberry) makes instant garnish fun for drinks, cakes, cupcakes, even tables. #30Seconds pic.twitter.com/lB1vbqokKa

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

A3: With a few quick cuts off the top a strawberry - make a berry heart garnish! #30Seconds pic.twitter.com/AmA0NvF2zb

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

Q: How can you create an Instagram moment?

Fun photos and selfies are all the rage and make the best memories to share and keep.

A4: Fun photos and selfies are all the rage, and make the best memories to share and keep. #30Seconds pic.twitter.com/elB5CsNmXn

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

Using fun sunglasses, or cut out paper lips, or donuts over your eyes, post for a photo with your favorites.

A4: Using fun sunglasses, or cut out paper lips, or donuts over your eyes, post for a photo with your favorites. #30Seconds pic.twitter.com/iRQ79NkFKu

— Debi Lilly (@debililly) February 7, 2018

Pro tip: Always snap photos in bright natural light, by a window, with a clean background for elegance.

Be sure to follow @DebiLilly, like her on Facebook, visit A Perfect Event and check our her 30Seconds page!

Photos by Rebecca E. Eden, Rebecca E. Eden Photography