Valentine's day is just around the corner and that just means it's the time of the year when you especially want to do something special for your significant other. After all, it's the day to celebrate love. You would want your special someone to feel cherished. But this day of celebration also comes with a lot of expectations. Expectations to do something different and unique. But doing something different is not really easy, is it? So to make your brainstorming a little bit easier, we are here with various fun ideas for romantic dates for you to consider. Hopefully, you can find here some interesting ideas on how to spend this day more meaningfully with your beloved.
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Breakfast in bed: Start the special day with this sweet gesture of making and bringing breakfast to bed for your partner. It will be a pleasant surprise for them to open their eyes to a nice meal prepared by you. You don't even have to try anything tricky if you are not confident in your cooking. Just go for easy recipes like pancakes, waffles, or noodles and your partner will definitely appreciate it nonetheless.
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Cooking together: While we are talking about cooking, it's a great idea to consider activity on valentine's day to cook a meal together. You can go for a tried and tested recipe or something totally new. Creating something together with mutual effort can be really romantic and also you get a nice meal as a result.
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Candlelight dinner: Yes, this idea may seem really cliche. But some ideas are cliche for a reason. You can never go wrong with a romantic candlelight dinner date. If visiting a fancy restaurant doesn't seem feasible, then you can always arrange it in the privacy of your home. Light some pretty scented candles, decorate the room to your heart's content, and enjoy a nice dinner with your partner. You may cook yourself or order take-out.
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Movie-night: If you are a movie lover then a movie night-out seems like a great date plan. Visit your nearby multiplex and watch a movie both of you would like. And if you are not inclined to go outside, then you can have a perfect movie night at home as well. Get cozy on your bed or couch cuddled up with your partner and enjoy the day with a movie marathon. Play the classic rom-com or thrilling horror movies. Don't forget the popcorn and drinks!
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Make a scrapbook together: Take out all the little tokens of love you have gathered throughout the years and make a scrapbook together. It's a way to keep them all at one place together and also to walk down memory lane on such a special day.
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Make playlists: Make each other playlists of songs that remind one of the other. It can be a very intimate and insightful experience to know what your partner thinks of you through the songs they choose.
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Handmade gifts: Gifts are the most essential part of Valentine's day planning. Buying fancy gifts for each other is obviously appreciated, but nothing beats the sentimentality attached with a handmade gift. You don't have to be talented at DIY crafts to make gifts. It's the effort and thought you put into the gift-making which counts the most. If you are completely clueless, then just look up some YouTube tutorials. Make something memorable for your lover with your own hands and make them feel special.
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Staycation: Get away from your boring life for a short period of time and take your significant other on a relaxing staycation visit for the weekend. Forget all other worries for a while and indulge in only the peaceful company of each other.
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Pet-cafe date: Take your partner to a cute pet cafe and spend quality time together in the company of adorable animals. These little bundles of joy will make your special day even better.
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Serenade each other: If you are musically inclined, then sing a song for your beloved and serenade them. It's even better if you know how to play instruments. Create and play a nice piece especially for that special someone.
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Dance party: Turn on your speakers and start playing all of your favorite dance tracks. Enjoy a dance party of your own with your partner. Slow dance to a mellow romantic no. or go crazy with an intense one.
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Long drive: If you have a car and are fond of driving, then what better way to enjoy the perks of it than to go on a long drive with your special one. Cutting through the scenic roads with only rushing winds from the car windows as a company definitely sets a really romantic mood.
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Learn something new together: Start learning something new together to spend more quality time with your partner. Sign up for the classes of yoga, Zumba, or pottery classes. Learning a new skill together will give you a new perspective on each other's talents and capabilities.
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Make cards and write letters: In addition to gifts, you may consider putting a bit of effort into making cards for each other as well. Making cards and writing heartfelt messages inside can be a really sweet and thoughtful gesture. Don't hesitate to pour your heart out into the love letter because your partner deserves to know how cherished they are to you.
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Game-night: Are you a couple who love playing games? Then why don't you turn it into a date activity? Challenge each other to a series of classic board games or just switch on your PlayStation and indulge in an intense battle of your favorite shooting game. It's a great way to feel a boost of adrenaline rush.
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Romantic bath: If you have a big enough bathtub in your bathroom for 2 people, then don't waste the opportunity to enjoy a romantic bath together. Utilize your favorite bath bombs and scent diffuser to set the correct vibe for relaxation.
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Desserts: To make this sweet occasion of love even sweeter, people indulge in a lot of delicious desserts on valentine's day. You can buy an elaborate box or two of your favorite desserts for the special day celebration. Or even better, make your own dessert. There are plenty of easy recipes for you to try. From classic chocolate-covered strawberries to cute heart-shaped sugar cookies, you have a lot of options to choose from.
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Books reading: Are you a book lover? Then you can add an activity related to books to your 14th February planning. Choose a book you both like and read them together. Or just give each other books you think the other would enjoy. Only book lovers would understand how fun it can be to read interesting books together with a fellow book lover partner and have enlightening conversations about them.
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Stargazing: What more romantic a set-up can be for a couple celebrating valentine's day than lazing over a fluffy blanket under the sky full of stars? If you can't manage to go somewhere far, then just go to the rooftop or lawn of your house. Spread your blanket, grab some food and booze and get cozy under the star lights. Nature's company will do wonders for you.
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Hiking: If you are fond of physical activities, then you might want to go on a short hiking trip with your partner to somewhere close. It can be a fun and adventurous experience for both of you on such a special occasion.
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Design each other's outfits: Take on the challenge of designing each other's outfits for the special day. You don't really need any fashionista skills for it. It's just a fun little activity to check how well the other knows your own fashion sense.
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Do each other's photoshoot: Take out your camera or just use your phone and indulge in a fun activity of photoshoot for each other. Take all kinds of liberty in terms of outfits, backdrops, and themes. Put all of your creative ideas into effect. You will also end up with a lot of crazy pictures of each other as precious memories.
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Make cocktails: No celebration is complete without drinks, don't you agree? And if the drink is a delicious homemade cocktail, then it gets even more special. So along with foods and desserts, you can consider whipping up cocktails as well. There are various easy recipes to prepare the perfect cocktail for the occasion. Be it Hopeless Romantic or French Martini, your cocktails can serve as the cherry on top of the immaculate celebration planning for 14th February.
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Relive the memories: Relive the precious memories you have made with your partner throughout the years. The place where both of you first met each other, the place you had your first date or the place where you shared your first kiss, are all meaningful places. Visiting all those places together can be an interesting nostalgic journey and a way to look back at the past.
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Make a bucket list: Make a bucket list of all the things you want to do toon valentine's day and ask your partner to do the same. Then consider both the lists while deciding on the itinerary of the day. That way both of your wishes will be fulfilled.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that your valentine's day planning doesn't need to be anything fancy. Simple yet sincere gestures will be far more appreciated by your significant other than the money you spend.