Amdavadis can’t wait till February 14. Since the Valentine’s Day falls on a weekday, residents have started their themed parties and special get-togethers, which are now being held over the weekend.
Besides, Amdavadis are at their creative best when it comes to parties, with themes such as ‘Share a drink with your wife’, ‘Devils and nymphs’, ‘Bake a cake for your soul mate’, and ‘Share a pie with your spouse’, among others.
Many couples are to dine with their friends at these exclusive gatherings. Monal Shah, a designer, who has organized a themed get-together at her residence on Sunday evening, says, “The idea is to celebrate Valentine’s over the weekend and create happy memories that we can cherish forever.”
During the weekend, some are also exploring ‘sundown eves’, a new trend of partying where friends spend time together from evening high tea until midnight supper. Maulik Shah, a businessman, who has invited friends for a sundown eve at his farm on Sunday, says, “It is a fresh party trend and I am excited to host this meet to celebrate pre-Valentine’s weekend this time.”
The V-Day celebrations are going to be a lengthy affair for some. While many are to celebrate the special day during the weekend, there are some who prefer to stick to the date and have the scheduled date on Tuesday.
“We are to party with friends over pre-Valentine’s weekend, but February 14 is a special date for us and we would spend it only in each other’s company,” says Mansi Parikh.
