February 10, 2015
Happy Valentine’s Day!!
The day of love, when we celebrate with hearts and chocolates with the special person in our lives – or if you are single, we call this Single Awareness Day. Regardless, you can’t go into any store without seeing heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, Teddy Bears, bouquets of roses and greeting cards espousing words of love. But you may be wondering what you could do for the one you love that might be a little more personal, special or different.
For the most personal and special, try writing a love letter to your significant other. Rather than purchasing a card with verses created from the pen of a stranger, write your own instead. You don’t have to be a poet, just write from the heart. This makes the words more special because it’s personal and shows that you took the time to think it through and say things that you might not have ever said.
There is always the option of going out for dinner – whether to your favorite restaurant or to one you’ve always wanted to try. Since many people will have that same idea, you may have a long wait if you didn’t make reservations. Instead of going out, you could make dinner at home. Now I realize this may not sound romantic or even fun, but you can make it special. Select a menu consisting of items that the two of you can make together. Pour a glass of wine, put on some music and share the tasks for preparing the delicious meal. Don’t want to cook, then how about ordering a meal from your favorite gastro pub and take it home, plating it up, setting the table with nice linens and candles and enjoy it in the privacy of your home. There is nothing wrong with serving pre-made items – reduces the mess, but can still be tasty. You can find prepared items at your local grocery store or a gourmet market. Don’t forget the wine and/or champagne.
Many couples find Valentine’s day a perfect time to stay overnight in a hotel. You can arrange to have a rose-petal turn down and champagne and chocolates delivered to your room for that special touch. If you decide to stay at home, turn your bedroom into a special escape by placing lighted candles around the room, place rose petals as a path to the bedroom and the bed. Have a chilled bottle of champagne waiting and maybe even serve dessert. Take a bubble bath together – just relax and enjoy each other!
Watch a movie – watch a classic romantic movie like Casablanca, or Gone with the Wind, or a romantic comedy like Sleepless in Seattle or Sweet Home Alabama. If you want to go out for a new movie, this Valentine’s Day brings the long-awaited Fifty Shades of Grey! This movie is expected to sell-out, so you might want to pre-purchase tickets, but it’s sure to be a hot and steamy flick.
Casablanca
Gone With the Wind
Sleepless in Seattle
Sweet Home Alabama
Fifty Shades of Grey
Speaking of Fifty Shades of Grey, why not create your own celebration, Christian Grey style. Invite your significant other to visit your personal Red Room of Luxury. Have soft lighting, candles, blindfold, and maybe some fuzzy handcuffs. Or, arrange for a helicopter tour of Atlanta at night – complete with champagne. Ideas abound for fun ways to bring in the immensely popular book trilogy by E. L. James.
Regardless of how you decide to celebrate Valentine’s Day, just keep in mind to be creative and personal with your plans and enjoy the time you are spending together – because after all, the purpose of the day is to celebrate your love and having quality time together is what’s most important. Of course sparkling gifts {like diamonds} is never a bad idea! Maybe a fabulous gift idea would be one with a “sparkling” theme….diamonds and champagne.
Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!
Janice Blackmon Events is a special events planning company specializing in creating unique and flawless celebrations.
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