

{"id":4953,"date":"2016-01-21T05:44:35","date_gmt":"2016-01-21T05:44:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=4953"},"modified":"2023-10-23T08:51:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T08:51:59","slug":"creative-valentines-day-ideas-for-couples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/creative-valentines-day-ideas-for-couples\/","title":{"rendered":"Creative Valentine\u2019s Day Ideas for Couples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4955 size-full alignnone\" title=\"Creative Valentine&rsquo;s Day Ideas for Couples\" src=\"http:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/58-1.jpg\" alt=\"Creative Valentine&rsquo;s Day Ideas for Couples\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You never want to find yourself scrambling to make plans on Valentine&rsquo;s Day. You need to go in with a few creative Valentine&rsquo;s Day ideas for couples and put those ideas into action. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">February 14<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is surrounded by so much positivity, so treat the day as an anything&rsquo;s possible kind of day and live it to the fullest. You&rsquo;re in love and have a person to spend the day with, so the sky&rsquo;s the limit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are ten creative Valentine&rsquo;s Day ideas for couples that you must try. Whether you want to lead with your emotional foot, are looking for fun, want to relax, or<strong> just try something new<\/strong>, this list has you covered. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-A-rose-for-each-year-spent-together\"><\/span>1. A rose for each year spent together<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;valentine's ideas for married couples&quot;}\">Valentine&rsquo;s ideas for married couples<\/span> should create more than a moment. Rather, you should <strong>aim for a tradition that can be done every year. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of going for a bouquet, give your love a rose (or other favorite flowers)for each year you are together. Doing so makes Valentine&rsquo;s Day a true celebration of the relationship. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the flowers die, preserve the dead flowers and use them to create a lovely keepsake. You can press and seal them into a scrapbook, turn the flowers into a fragrant potpourri, or a piece of art\/wall d&eacute;cor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4957 size-full alignnone\" title=\"Rose for each year - Valentine&rsquo;s Day ideas\" src=\"http:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/57.jpg\" alt=\"Rose for each year - Valentine&rsquo;s Day ideas\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-Go-on-a-camping-date-In-the-backyard\"><\/span>2. Go on a camping date (In the backyard)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your spouse\/significant other is at work or running errands, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.fitness\/Camp-In-Your-Backyard\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">set up a tent in the backyard<\/a>, lead a trail of rose petals to the tent and text him\/her to follow the trail upon their return. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you expect them back, <strong>have the tent of love ready to go<\/strong> and add a few extras to create a stunning presentation. Cover the floor with more rose petals, add a few lanterns for light, a blanket, and have a delicious meal waiting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for what&rsquo;s on the menu, you can&rsquo;t go wrong with your partner&rsquo;s favorite dish accompanied by a decadent chocolate dessert.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Serenade-your-sweetheart\"><\/span>3. Serenade your sweetheart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of those heartfelt V<span data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;valentine's day activities for couples&quot;}\">alentine&rsquo;s day activities for couples<\/span>. Whether you are a great singer or not, it is the thought that counts, not the quality of the vocals. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make your serenade a success, <strong>pick the right song, find the perfect location<\/strong> and once it&rsquo;s time to sing, just go for it. You can make it a solo act, or there is the option of making an even bigger impact by getting a few friends to help. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra voices and instrumentals can&rsquo;t hurt. They only add to the performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Volunteer\"><\/span>4. Volunteer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine&rsquo;s Day doesn&rsquo;t have to be all about romance. Instead, volunteer and devote time to a worthy cause. Doing volunteer work is a great V<span data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;valentine's day ideas for teenage couples&quot;}\">alentine&rsquo;s day idea for teenage couples<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chances are, one of the reasons you are with your love is because of their good heart, so <strong>pick an organization that matters to you both<\/strong> and make arrangements to help out. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feed the homeless at a mission, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.johnsonmemorial.org\/the-important-role-of-volunteers-in-todays-hospitals\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">volunteer at a hospital<\/a>, an organization for at-risk children, or spend time at an animal shelter. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spending time together doing a good deed is one of the best <span data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;things to do on valentine's day for teenage couples&quot;}\">things to do on valentine&rsquo;s day for teenage couples<\/span>. Better yet, it displays the good in your partner&rsquo;s soul. Nothing is more precious than that. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Sexy-texts\"><\/span>5. Sexy texts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valentine&rsquo;s Day is the day to ignite romance as well as passion. This&nbsp;<span data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;creative valentine's ideas for her&quot;}\">creative valentine&rsquo;s ideas for her or&nbsp;creative valentine&rsquo;s day ideas for him can<\/span> encourage some passion for playing by exchanging sexy texts throughout the day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no reason why you can&rsquo;t build up to what your sweetheart can expect in the evening. Implementing such&nbsp;<span data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;sexy valentine's day ideas&quot;}\">sexy Valentine&rsquo;s day idea<\/span>&nbsp;is going to make your time together even better. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Tease what lacy number you&rsquo;ll be wearing<\/strong>, what you have in store for him\/her, and allow the excitement to build. Put your phones to good use, and once he\/she does get home, loosen up, and offer your warmest welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4956 size-full alignnone\" title=\"Valentine&rsquo;s Day\" src=\"http:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/62.jpg\" alt=\"Valentine&rsquo;s Day\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Spend-time-in-nature\"><\/span>6. Spend time in nature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Use Romanticism as your guide<\/strong> and spend time in nature with that special someone. Rather than just walking around holding hands, read poetry aloud, paint or write love letters to one another. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nature is inspiring and expressing one&rsquo;s feelings surrounded by all that beauty creates a very memorable and romantic experience in an environment that allows couples to connect on a deeper level. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-Enjoy-a-spa-day-together\"><\/span>7. Enjoy a spa day together<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men often act like they do not enjoy the spa, but they do. Life is hectic, and one amazing way to spend V-Day is unwinding. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Book a couple&rsquo;s massage, pedicures, and facials<\/strong> (once he gets relaxed, he will be open to all the pampering offered). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the services are done, and the two of you are relaxed, don&rsquo;t forget about the other amenities like the jacuzzi and sauna. To make this lazy day together even more special, get out of town and go to a hotel with a spa. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not turn a spa day into a full-on getaway?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Recapture-your-youth\"><\/span>8. Recapture your youth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn&rsquo;t matter if you are 25 or 65; we all have some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/feeling-young-six-things-to-make-you-kid_b_3135329\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">youth to recapture<\/a>. Teenage days were so exciting, and young love was so much fun, wasn&rsquo;t it? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Act like teenagers again<\/strong> and spend a romantic day together like you would with one of your loves in high school. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach to Valentine&rsquo;s Day is really fun, lighthearted, and refreshing (especially for those that live demanding lives). Ah, young love.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-Candlelight-breakfast\"><\/span>9. Candlelight breakfast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candlelight dinners always go over well, but what about breakfast? This is an uncommon direction but is a <span data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;creative ideas for valentine's day&quot;}\">creative idea for valentine&rsquo;s day<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set the table, place a vase with flowers in the center, light a few candles, keep the curtains closed, and cook an elegant breakfast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4961 size-full alignnone\" title=\"Candlelight breakfast - Valentine&rsquo;s Day\" src=\"http:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/68.jpg\" alt=\"Candlelight breakfast - Valentine&rsquo;s Day\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-Pop-the-balloons\"><\/span>10. Pop the balloons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is another V<span data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":0,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;valentine's day ideas for married couples&quot;}\">alentine&rsquo;s day idea for married couples.&nbsp;<\/span>Fill balloons with loving messages or even better, things you love about him\/her, blow them up, and fill a room with them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be their office, the bedroom, closet, or <strong>have a bunch of balloons delivered with a note<\/strong> (and needle) that reads, &ldquo;Pop the balloons for a special surprise.&rdquo; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with love notes, put candy and other small gifts into the balloons. More creative Valentine&rsquo;s Day ideas include heart-shaped confetti and rose petals. This idea is romantic, playful, and interactive. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You never want to find yourself scrambling to make plans on Valentine&rsquo;s Day. You need to go in with a few creative Valentine&rsquo;s Day ideas for couples and put those ideas into action. February 14th is surrounded by so much positivity, so treat the day as an anything&rsquo;s possible kind of day and live it to the fullest. You&rsquo;re in love and have a person to spend the day with, so the sky&rsquo;s the limit. Here are ten creative Valentine&rsquo;s Day ideas for couples that you must try. 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