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Choosing a romantic gift for Valentine's Day for a woman should be a
pleasure, with thoughts and feelings of how much it will make her feel
loved, special and wanted.
To put emphasis on the special, then you should, first and foremost,
consider her and her individual likes and dislikes. Whether you are
just considering a gift of flowers, such as red roses, or a gift
basket, it will not be very romantic if you end up buying something
which your Valentine does not like or appreciate, and which clearly
shows you do not have a clue about the real her. Your gifts and tokens
of love must come from the heart.
Valentine's Day comes but once a year, so why not make it just that, a
day? If your budget allows, and she can be available for the day, then
try spending some time thinking about what would make her very happy
and spoilt, pampered, and very much loved.
By planning a full Valentine Day, you will undoubtedly make her
Valentine's gift unique. In fact, the gift will be a series of gifts
and events spread throughout the day. Timing and order could be very
important, and that is something you will have to judge depending on
your girlfriend or wife.
The permutations for a true Valentine "Day" are endless. If you first
decide what to include, then think about the best timing and order for
her to get maximum pleasure, the days itinerary will gradually full
into place. For example, if a romantic, candlelit evening meal is an
essential, then you need to get that booked well in advance and the
time set. Should you believe she would love to be pampered in a day
spa for much of the morning, then that that too would need to be
booked well in advance, as would an afternoon makeover and hairdo.
While it cannot be that much of a surprise as a day (after all she
will need to be asked to be available all day), you can keep the
individual elements of the day, and the physical gifts, secret. How is
this for an example?:
1. A very beautiful Valentine Card on the breakfast table waiting her,
or delivered by courier to her door.
2. Early morning delivery of flowers to her home, or yours if you live
together. Including roses? Well, that's up to you, but more of that
later.
3. A visit to a good day spa where she can be pampered from head to
foot for the morning.
4. A light lunch somewhere that is a bit out of the ordinary, but
relaxing and with a warm and welcoming ambience. Maybe a floating
restaurant if you have one close enough, or anything else with a
romantic touch.
5. It's off to the parlour for a hairdo, manicure, pedicure and
makeover.
6. She'll be feeling on top of the world by now, a great time to go to
a boutique or two to find that perfect outfit for the evening meal.
7. Home on schedule, to await the delivery of a gift basket that
includes a bottle of her favourite wine (for later), some feminine and
floral fragrances including bath salts, so she can have a long
relaxing soak in the bath before going out for the meal.
8. While she's in the bath, hide a new bottle of a perfume she has
always wanted inside the new dress so she will find it as she gets
ready for the evening.
9. A wonderful candlelit meal, with her favourite choice of foods
available; a romantic ambience is a necessary to top off the evening.
10. As you order your dessert, a well timed flower delivery of fresh
roses delivered to the restaurant, and then your table. You'll need a
reliable florist and a bit of time watching for this!
11. Back home and an offer to open the wine.
12. While she is in the bathroom, replace the bedroom lighting with
scented candles, and place her last gift, some new lingerie, on the
pillow to await her.
That is an expensive example, and please do not send me the bill.
However, I am sure you get the idea. Valentine's Day can be an
experience, not just a card, a rose, and a meal.
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