Valentine’s Day: 10 tips

10 tips for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a day for love, and every year around this time, many couples think about how they can celebrate the day together. Bröllopsguiden has put together a list of 10 things you can do on 14 February.

Will you marry me?

There’s no better day to propose than Valentine’s Day. The day we celebrate love should, of course, include plenty of romantic moments. And what could be better than asking your loved one if they’d like to spend the rest of their life with you? After all, a marriage proposal is the best way to show your love. Good luck!

Create your own perfume

David and Victoria Beckham have done it. Now it’s your turn to create your very own, unique fragrance, tailored just for you. A professional perfumer will guide you through the process of creating your scents, whilst you enjoy a relaxing experience and some unexpected insights. www.boxexperience.com www.upplevelse.com www.liveit.se

Dress up

Whatever your plans – whether you’ve booked a table at a posh restaurant or are having dinner together at home – dress up. It’ll make your plans extra special. There isn’t always time to dress up, and who doesn’t enjoy looking at their beautiful partner over a delicious meal? Continue the evening in a hotel room and wake up to breakfast in bed.

Chocolate tasting

If, however, you’re short on time, Bröllopsguiden recommends a chocolate tasting for two. Your taste buds will be taken on a dizzying journey into the mysterious world of chocolate, and you’ll learn all about its history, cultivation and production. The tasting usually takes place in a group, giving you the perfect opportunity to get to know new people.

Romantic getaway

If you have the time and money to turn your Valentine’s Day into a Valentine’s weekend, why not escape the daily grind to a romantic resort? That way, you can combine relaxation with a mini-break together with the one you love.

Disconnect from the outside world

The best Valentine’s Day present you can give is your undivided time with your partner. You don’t need to leave the house to make Valentine’s Day special. If you fancy staying in bed together all day – switch off your mobile, unplug both the computer and the TV, and put the bottle of champagne on ice.

Book a massage

A massage is a must-do activity on Valentine’s Day. Choose either to go for a couples’ massage or buy some essential oils and turn your living room into a spa. Choose an oil to suit your mood. Oils containing orange, bergamot and lemon are invigorating and lift your spirits, whilst chamomile, lavender and lemongrass promote a sense of harmony and relaxation. Tip: You can find essential oils in health and wellness shops.

Outdoor ice skating

A great and affordable way to celebrate Valentine’s Day is to surprise your date with a spot of outdoor ice skating. Wrap up warm and bring along some sandwiches and hot chocolate in a thermos flask for that extra cosy feel. The idea is to enjoy a fun activity together and let the endorphins flow to keep you both in a loving mood.

Ride an Icelandic horse

Book a ride for two on a beautiful Icelandic horse. This is perfect for those of you who want to get out into nature on Valentine’s Day. After the ride, you’ll have enjoyed a varied landscape and experienced the Icelandic horse’s different gaits, such as walk, trot and canter.

Re-enact your first date

There’s a good chance that, at the start of your relationship, you went out of your way to show each other your romantic side, so why not turn back the clock and remind your partner just how charming you were when you were courting each other in the early days? Women love it when their partners remember details from the time when they were still getting to know one another. Think back to your first date, and take your loved one to the same place, eat the same food and do the same things that first sparked your romance with one another.THE ORIGINS OF VALENTINE’S DAY
Valentine’s Day, as it is sometimes called, has its origins in the tradition surrounding Saint Valentine, who lived as a bishop in Rome. Valentine was best known for defying Emperor Claudius II’s ban on marrying young couples. The country needed to protect itself against invaders, and the emperor believed that young married men were sentimental and less effective as soldiers. Despite the strict prohibitions, Bishop Valentine was a hopeless romantic and organised secret weddings, giving the couples flowers as wedding gifts. Before Valentine was executed on 14 February 270 AD, he managed to smuggle out a card to the girl he had fallen in love with, signing it ‘from your Valentine’. This thus became the first Valentine’s card, and it is said that this is where we got the tradition of sending flowers and cards to our loved ones.

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