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Step 1
Decide what kind of Valentine's day party it will be. This will depend on your teen's age and your house rules. If they're on the younger end of the teen spectrum, and/or your house rules don't allow dating, let them have a party for kids of their gender only. If they're older, or your house rules are more lenient, allow them to invite kids of both genders.
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Step 2
A Valentine's Day party has an inherent implication of romance. Lay down the rules ahead of time. Some questions to consider: Will kids be allowed to be alone? Will lights be on or off? What sort of dancing, if any, will be allowed?
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Step 3
Plan the menu at least a week ahead of time. Your teen should be old enough to cook some things, so allow them to have some control of the menu. Heart-shaped mini pizzas are a fun idea. Go to the nearest Sam's Club or Costco and find Valetine-themed snacks like heart-shaped pretzels.
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Step 4
Go to a party supply store to buy paper plates, cups, and napkins. You'll save money if you buy solid-colored supplies instead of Valentine themed. If you have enough money, buy several ice trays that make heart-shaped ice.
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Step 5
With your teen, choose some music to play during the party. Load this onto your MP3 player. You can hook the MP3 player up to your home stereo to play the party playlist during the party.
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Step 6
Choose a couple of age-appropriate light romantic comedies that can be played during the party. During most teen parties, the kids will be back and forth from kitchen to family room, so don't choose a movie that's too difficult to follow if they miss a few minutes.
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Step 7
Let your teen decide how to decorate the room. Younger ones might like hearts and crepe paper, while older ones might get creative and hang photos of famous teen couples (the couple from the "Twilight" movie, for example).
