I have to be honest here. I don’t particularly love Valentine’s Day and if I’m being completely frank…I made my boyfriend promise we wouldn’t do anything out of the ordinary on February 14th.
With that said… the 14th is famous for being the most romantic day of the year Valentine’s Day and the perfect time to show someone just how much they mean to you (please do this on other days as well!)
For longtime married couples, it’s probably the first chance you’ve had since Christmas to spend some quality time together without the distractions of work, family or even friends.
While any new, or blossoming couples can enjoy all the excitement, and joy that this heart-shaped holiday brings.
Book A Surprise Trip
What could be more fun than the two of you arriving at the airport passports in hand with one of you not knowing where you’re going!
For the ultimate romantic gesture arrange a surprise long weekend, or even a week long holiday as the two of you head off on a romantic adventure together.
Keep things a surprise by going online and filling out a brief first. Companies like Pack Up+Go and Surprise Trips offer customers the chance to choose from a list of destinations, taking into account your likes and dislikes and arranging a personally tailored package including flights and a hotel just for you.
Opt for a Collection of Small, Meaningful Gestures
This idea is great if you’re on a budget, but it also works if you’re looking to go all out.
The day starts with you bringing her breakfast in bed, including her favorite coffee from downtown, arranging to visit her favorite sites (or perhaps an art gallery) or wildlife park.
Book a table for lunch at her at her favorite restaurant (lunch is such a better option on one of the busiest days of the year to try to get reservations), tickets to a must see performance she’s been talking about, and even arranging for a home spa team to come to the house.
Take care of all her usual daily tasks by booking a cleaner to come tidy up. If you’re really looking to blow her socks off, chatting with her boss to get her a couple of days off work (or just one) could be the gift she truly needs..
Add a Little Sparkle to Her Life
Lots of ladies love diamonds, and or poor partners have to put up with the stress of anticipating our needs (and expectations.) For some, she may have never quite got the engagement ring she was expecting and she is hoping for an upgrade.
Diamonds are some of the most precious jewels on earth, just like her, and very few women can resist their shine and multifaceted appearance.
For an extra special gift why not visit Jacob Mercari? As a wholesale diamonds merchant they have a beautiful range of loose Canadian mined diamonds, plus custom ring designs to choose from that’ll suit every budget.
Create A Custom Fragrance
Perfume experts advise brides-to-be to purchase a new, unique fragrance to wear on their wedding day.
In future, when they spray the light, floral pleasing scent they’ll be transported back to that joyful day and feel like they’re falling in love all over again.
This requires a little preparation so ask her what her favorite colors, smells, and perfumes are beforehand. Visit a bespoke perfumery or perfume counter, or you may find that her everyday go to perfume brand offers a special fragrance service.
This won’t be cheap, but it’s a romantic, thoughtful and memorable gift that instantly evokes memories of days past and shows her how well you know her while being something she can treasure forever.
Whatever you have planned for Valentine’s Day (I hope we are both on the couch in pajamas eating tacos frankly), remember that the most important thing is you have found love!
