Valentine’s Day is just around the corner which means now is the time to think about choosing a gift. Whether this is your first February 14th together or if you’ve seen many pass you by, it’s normal to feel a little bit nervous when you’re choosing a gift to give to the person you love. Of course, there are those couples who prefer not to pay any attention to V-Day, but if you’re the type to celebrate, it’s important you find the right present.
To help you, we’ve put together a guide on how you can choose a gift that will go down well and convey exactly what you want to say.
Check budgets
The first step to choosing a Valentine’s Day gift is to check the budget. The last thing you want is to overspend when the person you’re with might feel uncomfortable with so much money being spent on them. No one feels good when they don’t spend much on someone and the other person spends double. This is more so the case if the relationship is new or it’s your first Valentine’s Day together. With this in mind, communicate openly about budgets before you commit to buying a gift.
Listen to them throughout the year
The next piece of advice we have is to start thinking about Valentine’s Day earlier on in the year and making a conscious effort to listen to your partner. You might be surprised how often people drop hints about what they’d like as a gift. The same goes for things like Christmas and birthdays; make a note of think they mention they’d like and tick items off if they buy them before the big day. This is a great way to ensure you get something they’ll truly appreciate.
Don’t go for the obvious choice
Flowers and chocolate are the predictable choice for V-Day. Your partner might love these, but if possible, try and think outside the box. Millions of people will be receiving chocolates and bouquets on February 14th, so rather than following the crowd, choose something more unique. It shows that you’ve put thought into the present and were excited to buy it instead of choosing a last-minute choice from the gas station.
It’s not all about money
We’ve mentioned budgets, but it’s important to note that it’s not all about money. Sure, a luxury night away or a designer bag would be nice, but you don’t need to break the bank to show someone you care. In fact, you could make your own gift! This is neither the obvious choice nor is it expensive, and it shows careful thought and consideration. If you really want to impress someone and show them you love them, don’t just rely on cash to get you there.
Think carefully about personalization
Our final tip for choosing the right Valentine’s Day gift is to think about personalization. Whether you buy a special card online that has a reference to an inside joke, or if you get them a pack of sweets with their name on – getting something personalized adds an extra special touch.
You can get almost everything personalized, with jewelry (including men’s necklaces, rings, and bracelets as well as women’s). The only thing to note with getting something personalized is to make sure you get the spelling right, or else your gift will certainly not go down well!
Summary
However you like to celebrate Valentine’s Day (if at all), we hope you have a great day full of love. If you do decide to give gifts, hopefully this guide has helped you choose the right one.