As you know, it's Valentine's Week, and that means all things heart-shaped and lovey dovey. Now, let's be honest, hearts CAN be super cutesy and cheesy as a wedding detail. But used in the right way, this ancient symbol gets a new lease on life, especially when used sparingly. I love every one of the elegant details below, and so many are a fresh take on this seen-before theme. Which is your favourite?

Heart wreath Shoes with heart detail Heart boutonniere Origami hearts Heart name tags Chalk heart mason jars Heart aisle decor Heart & arrows table plan DIY heart pinata Heart macaron favours Heart-shaped naked cake Heart guest book wall Heart drinks stirrers Cork heart Heart sparklers Heart-back bridesmaid dresses Heart ornament favour Heart-shaped pie favours

Heart-shaped balloons
(I'm not a huge fan of balloon releases, because they can do serious harm to birdlife, but no reason why you shouldn't have these as a fun post-ceremony prop!)

Image credits (top to bottom, left to right): 1- Dave & Charlotte Lifestyle Photography/ Zinnia Floral Design/ Cathrin D'Entremont Weddings via Style Me Pretty; 2- Alana Landsberry via Zotheysay; 3A- Carlie Statsky Photography/ Bliss Event Productions/ Vivienne Westwood via Style Me Pretty; 3B- BHLDN; 4- Alison Conklin Photography/ Styled Creative/ Beautiful Blooms via Ruffled; 5- Nikki Leadbetter Photography/ Planet Flowers; 6- NOTHS; 7A- Lane Dittoe/ Joyful Weddings and Events via Style Me Pretty; 7B- Katherine Henry via Heart Love Always; 8A- Mark Brooke via Hifi Weddings; 8B- Sincerely Liz Photography via Love & Lavender; 9- Jose Villa Photography/ Laurie Arons Special Events/ Kathleen Deery Design via Style Me Pretty; 10- via Studio DIY; 11- Eddie Judd Photography/ Anges de Sucre via A Little London Wedding; 12- Emily Butters/Elegant Cakes via Brides; 13- Celadon Home on Etsy; 14- Sandoval Studios Photography/ Reviva Weddings/ Mar Sandoval From Romance Weddings via Style Me Pretty; 15- Bright Girl Photography/ Natural Nostalgia via The Pretty Blog; 16A- Paper Heart Photography via Wedding Chicks; 16B- Sarah Kate Photo via The Sweetest Occasion; 17- Jill Andrews Photography/Forever New via Chic Vintage Brides; 18- Ashley Gain Weddings/ Gina Meola via Ashley Gaine; 19- Brian Leahy Photography/ Yellow Bird Events/ Sweet & Saucy Shop via Style Me Pretty; 20- Youkeun Oh Photography/ Catherine Cindy Leo via Style Me Pretty