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As the glow of the holiday season starts to fade, there is one shining beacon amidst the winter months that sets itself apart from other holidays: Valentine’s Day. This time of year is about so much more than chocolates, cheesy rom-coms, and champagne. It’s a much-needed reminder for many of us to slow down our busy schedules and dedicate our time to the people we love.
Avoid Crowds with an Intimate Setting
On any typical Valentine’s Day, crowds reach astronomical proportions that leave the average human being clawing at their scalp. Throw in a global pandemic, and who wants to subject themselves to that kind of headache? And let’s not forget, many restaurants are closed right now. Luckily, you don’t have to do anything elaborate or fancy to celebrate with that special someone in your life.
Rather than going to a restaurant for Valentine’s Day, make a fabulous meal to enjoy at home. If your significant other generally does all the cooking, it’s a great way to alleviate the stress of preparing meals without adding the anxiety of long wait times, overworked servers, and being crammed into small spaces with too many strangers to count. Plus, it makes the ideal backdrop for an intimate proposal. There are plenty of ideas out there for setting the scene at home. So use your imagination and create a special evening you and your partner will never forget.
Weekend Getaways and Short Trips
Staying home may not be your thing, and that’s okay, too. With so many of us confined to our homes during the pandemic, it’s only natural to want to stretch our legs and do something outside those four walls surrounding us. A weekend getaway is the perfect opportunity to introduce a change of scenery with the right amount of precautions.
How does travel fit into the safety stratosphere of something like COVID-19? There are ways to leave your home and explore amazing new places without encountering more people than you would on a daily basis. Instead of going someplace that requires airplane travel, take a short trip easily accessible by car. Don’t overextend yourself by trying to go too far in one drive and stick to locations no more than four or five hours away. Imagine spending a weekend in a cabin with a view of the mountains or relaxing on the balcony of an ocean-front condo. There’s no rush to engage in elaborate tours and plenty of time to enjoy the view.
Make Your Valentine’s Day Personal
Instead of focusing on all the traditional activities associated with Valentine’s Day, think about what your significant other really wants. What most partners hope to get out of their Valentine’s Day shenanigans is time. It doesn’t matter where or what you do together, as long as the activity is planned with love and consideration in mind. The whole point of going to a restaurant to begin with is to allow the couple time away from home in a safe space where they can talk.
Choosing a personalized experience makes your time together that much more significant. Your partner may cherish a trip to the museum more than an evening spent at a restaurant. Is there someplace special they’ve been wanting to go, but there never seemed to be enough time to do it? Now’s the time to show him or her how well you have been listening to all those hopes and dreams. If the place they have always wanted to go is closed due to Covid, try recreating it yourself.
Plan a Valentine’s Day Proposal
If you missed your opportunity for a wedding proposal during the holiday season, then Valentine’s Day is a fantastic time to pop the question. The romantic energy is already through the roof on this day, and you spend a considerable amount of time trying to make the evening a memorable one. You may have some ideas for where to propose and taking a weekend getaway is a fantastic setting for commemorating such a magical moment.
With all the intimacy of staying home, it certainly sets the mood for a number of proposal ideas. The key to Valentine’s Day is to make it stand out from all the other days of the year, to offer time and personal attention filled with love and devotion. And what better way to do that than with a surprise proposal?
Ways the Heart Bandits Can Help
If you’re ready to take the leap into wedded bliss, we’re here to help. As your Proposal Planners, we offer a number of personalized services that retain those feelings of tenderness and warmth without all the stress of organizing them. Some of the many ways we can help are listed below.
- Custom proposal planning tailored to your partner’s individual tastes
- Finding the perfect proposal venue for your Valentine’s Day date
- Saving you time by putting together the night of your dreams
Even if you don’t plan on proposing on Valentine’s Day but would like our help planning a fabulous date night, contact us today to let us know how we can help.