For some tips on how to arrange the perfect celebration for you and your partner, we turned to Elisa Manolo, a romantic-event planner and owner of The Perfect Date.
1. Abandon the typical date ideas
Dinner at the usual little Italian place; catching the latest romantic comedy; candlelight, chocolate and wine -- it all starts to sound a little cliché after a while. But there are other choices out there. "My clients are steering away from typical date nights and predictability for Valentine's Day," says Manolo. "No matter where you are, you can find something unique to do."
She suggests something romantic yet fun, like reliving your childhood together at a board game café or taking a new and interesting class together. Looking for something with a little more get-up-and-go this Feb. 14? Why not find a local roller-skating rink, hit the hills for a little tobogganing or head out to a salsa club for a night on the dance floor?
2. Create a memorable gift
If you've been together for 14 Valentine's Days, give your partner 14 small gifts that each symbolize one year of your lives together. Better still, give the gift of a stronger bond by giving something that you can enjoy as a couple.
Manolo suggests looking into wine-tasting or jam-making tour packages available in your area, or escaping for a romantic weekend away. Attending an ice-sculpting lesson or drawing class, or taking part in a couples' photography shoot are also great ways that partners can enjoy their Valentine's Day gifts together while making memories that last. "You want to be able to remember this as a special day, not like every other one," says Manolo.
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