9 Romantic Valentine’s Day Gifts for Couples
Cupid, the Roman God of Love, is the most famous of all Valentine symbols. His arrows symbolize romance and true love. The legend goes that if two people are hit with Cupid’s arrow, they fall madly in love. It’s no wonder then why Cupid became the symbol for Valentine’s Day … and that every February 14th, romantic gestures and gifts are given to demonstrate our romance, love, and adoration.
If you’re looking for a way to express your love this Valentine’s Day, scroll down to discover gifts for the hopeless romantic, gifts that set the mood, and gifts that delight the senses. You can also find more great Valentine’s Day gifts in our Gift Hero Gift Guide.
Gifts for the Hopeless Romantic
Love Poems by Pablo Neruda is a collection of love poems that formed the basis for the popular movie Il Postino. This book, charged with sensuality and passion, showcases the Nobel Prize winner’s most celebrated oeuvre. Read poems aloud to each other, for one unforgettable Valentine’s Day.
Personalize February 14th, by giving the fillable, small What I Love About You book. Not only will it make your sweetheart swoon, it’ll become a keepsake to cherish.
Roses are a timeless, romantic way to say I love you. Choose fresh-cut bouquets that offer many seasonal choices and quick delivery options.
Gifts to Set The Mood
Sensual Candles can help set the mood. Choose from D.L. & Co. Lavender Romance Candle, offering a dose of vintage-charm romance with flirty qualities of airy blossoms and stimulating lavandin, or Jasmine Slate, which is a contemporary take on crisp florals and clean notes of romantic jasmine enhanced by silvery heather and soft musk. For a candle that also offers massage oil, consider Jimmyjane’s AFTERGLOW Massage Oil candle.
Champagne Cocktails like a brightly red Pomegranate Mimosa offer something unique for Valentine’s Day. Make them together, or prepare a cocktail ahead of time for your sweetheart.
Romantic music is the perfect mood setter. Upgrade to Spotify Premium to be ad-free when listening to curated Valentine’s playlists, and purchase a portable Bose bluetooth speaker, so the music follows you from the dining table to the bedroom.
Gifts for an Epicurean Celebration
Cooking together can be an intimate experience. Whether it’s a main course, provided by Blue Apron, or sweet desserts like homemade heart-shaped cookies, the memories of donning your aprons will outlast a fancy restaurant tab. The romantically-minded book Date Night In can help keep the experiences fresh and fun all year long.
An assortment of chocolates creates a fun, romantic way to test multiple chocolatier’s specialties. Choose from Chococurb that sells individual bars or subscription boxes.
Toast to a beautiful future by choosing vintages from K&L Wine Merchant, whose buyers not only hunt down the best from nearly every region in the world, but also sell hundreds of direct-import wines at great prices.
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