Enhance Your Valentine’s Day Celebration with Personalised Gifts from Photobook Malaysia!
February is a pretty special month. Other than the fact that it’s one of the shortest months of the year, it features one of the most romantic, gift-giving holidays. That’s right — we’re talking about Valentine’s Day.
Whether you’re planning to celebrate the occasion with your partner, family, best friends or anyone else, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate love and intimacy. It’s also probably the only time you can get away with grandiose displays of affection. In the days leading up to February 14th, couples are often seen agonising about what kind of Valentine’s gift to get their loved ones.
The reason?
Well, aside from the more traditional gifts of chocolates, flowers, and jewellery; a swoon-worthy Valentine’s Day gift could be just the thing needed to take your relationship to the next level.
We’re not going to sugarcoat it. At times, finding the perfect gift can be a bit of a challenge. Especially when your significant other seems to have practically everything already. So why not opt for giving them something more meaningful?
Regardless of how you decide to spend V-day, we’ve compiled a list of thoughtful gift ideas that will delight your loved ones and make them feel extra special on V-day.
Romantic Getaway
When it comes to Valentine’s Day gifts, a romantic getaway isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. But it’s undeniable that they are becoming increasingly more popular. After all, what could be more romantic than the gift of time spent with the one you love?
Not only does it provide a nice change of pace – taking you away from the monotonous daily grind and regular commitments at home. But it also offers you both a chance to make priceless memories that last forever.
With this in mind, here are a couple of things that you can prepare beforehand to help express your love while on an intimate getaway.
1. Couples Hoodie
If you’re feeling especially ‘lovey-dovey’, why not surprise your valentine with a custom, couples hoodie? ‘Twinning’ with your significant other has been a fashion staple since the early 2000s. It’s a great way to grab people’s attention and to showcase that you two are obviously together.
With a custom hoodie, you can also incorporate more meaningful elements. For example, your favourite couples photo, important dates, names or even inside jokes. It’s the perfect item to subtly showcase your appreciation and make each other smile.
Aside from that, wearing matching outfits is also considered to be a fun bonding activity – often serving as a popular #CoupleGoals.
There is also a more practical reason for getting couple hoodies. While a couple’s getaway trip can be a lot of fun, it can also be pretty stressful. Especially if you get separated from your partner.
Wearing matching outfits can help you locate your partner in a crowd. Imagine seeing someone wearing a hoodie that says, ‘If lost, return to Kelly.’ You’d definitely be looking for someone wearing a ‘I’m Kelly’ hoodie!
2. Tumblers
What’s a romantic getaway without some sips and snacks? If your idea for a short romantic getaway involves a scenic hike, followed by a picnic, it’s best to bring along plenty of your own food and drinks. After all, a rumbling tummy, parched throats and dizzy spells would really put a damper on your outing.
Which is why we recommend bringing things that are easy to take on the road and clean up.
For example, you could pack a picnic with snacks you can share, such as sandwiches, cut fruits and cookies.
For drinks, you can bring along your favourite tea, coffee or juice in custom tumblers. Not only will the tumblers keep your drinks warm or chilled for hours at a time, but the personalised design will also make for a great photo opt.
Another great thing about getting custom tumblers made is that you can use them again even after the picnic. By decorating them with your partner’s name, a cute anecdote or even a photo, the tumbler can serve a sweet reminder wherever they go.
Stay At Home Night
A stay-at-home date can be just as romantic, if not more so than a regular date on Valentine’s Day. Unlike going out to eat where you’ll be surrounded by dozens of other couples, a stay-at-home date allows you to spend time alone with your partner. That means you’ll have more time to have meaningful conversations and enjoy each other’s company.
So, if you’re planning to stay in, these gift ideas will be ideal for memorable at-home dates.
3. Blanket
Celebrate the day of love by creating a cosy, snuggle spot in your living room or bedroom. Can you imagine anything better than being able to snuggle up beneath a cosy custom blanket, watching a cheesy rom-com and sipping at a mug of chocolate?
Neither can we!
By adding your own personal touches to the blanket, you can make your space feel even more ‘romance-ready’. All you need to do is choose a design from our collection and personalise it with photos, names, important dates, quotes or sweet messages. Easy enough, right?
If you’re feeling extra creative, you even opt to forgo our ready templates to design your blanket from scratch.
4. Photobooks
Since you’re planning on a quiet night in, why not take the opportunity to reflect on your relationship and create a photobook? It makes for an amazing gift — especially if you’re the type of person who struggles to get all their feelings out in words.
The best thing about photobooks is that they’re super versatile. You can add as many photos and text as you want to create your unique gift. Plus, there’s plenty of unique photobook ideas you can try to execute. For example using them to chronicle your romantic journey, highlighting important milestones or simply filling the pages with your cute couple photos.
For those of you who want to go the extra, sentimental route, you can also create a photobook that lists all the things you love about your partner. In any case, regardless of what kind of photobook you make, it will definitely bring you both much closer together.
5. Canvas Prints
Did you know that your old photos are the key ingredients to setting up the right mood for your stay-at-home date? Add a touch of romance to any room by adorning your walls with personalised canvas prints.
When you decide to spend Valentine’s Day at home, it’s easy enough to let decorations fall by the wayside. Especially if you already have a certain ‘style’ of decor. The beauty about canvas prints is that, unlike big pieces of furniture, they can easily be incorporated into pre-existing decor.
Showcase all the moments that mean the world to you. This could include photos from your first date, your first anniversary or even a quote or song lyric that means something to you.
If you’re feeling creative, you can also experiment with different canvas sizes and arrangements to create a more wow-worthy display – like arranging the canvases to form a heart shape or to have them spell out ‘I LOVE YOU’.
Long Distance Relationships (LDR)
While spending Valentine’s Day with your partner in person is ideal, it isn’t always possible — especially if you live on opposite ends of the country. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t still express your love and appreciation for that special someone on 14th February. Given that we are aware of how stressful gift-giving can be, especially when an LDR is involved, here’s our gift suggestions for couples who will be spending the holiday apart.
6. Greeting Cards
Even if you’re not together on the actual day, you can still show your appreciation for your partner by sending them a personalised Valentine’s Day greeting card. One of the most important aspects of any relationship is communication. And with an LDR, that communication can sometimes be difficult. But with a little creativity and effort, you can definitely make it work.
Sending a Valentine’s Day card is the perfect way to let your special someone know how much you love them – whether you’re together or not! Opt for something creative. Instead of just sending a standard card with a sentimental message inside, why not do something a bit different?
You could write a song or poem about your love for your partner instead! Alternatively, you could turn the card into a memorable piece of art by including a few photos of the two of you throughout your relationship. This is a fun and creative way to show that you care!
7. Valentine’s Day Ornaments
Add an element of fun and surprise to your virtual date by decorating your space with cute ornaments. While you can’t meet them in person, you can still plan a virtual date from the comforts of your home. To make them feel more like an actual date and less like a regular online meeting, you need to get creative and put in a little effort. Especially when it comes to decorating your background that will appear on the screen.
You can use the ornaments to adorn your walls and mantle pieces – giving your space a more cosy and intimate look.
The traditional Valentine’s heart shapes are among the many sizes and shapes available for personalised ornaments. These easy-to-make decor items not only look good but are simple to incorporate into any kind of decor. Include your favourite images of the two of you, sentimental sayings, or even a line from one of your favourite love songs.
You can also order a matching set of ornaments and send them to your partner so that they can do the same.
8. Desktop Plaque
Show that special someone how much you care with a personalised desktop plaque. In lieu of IRL hangouts and activities, you should consider a gift that will make the distance between you feel smaller. One of the best ways to do so is by having tangible, little reminders of your relationship dotting the living space.
If your partner is the kind of person who’s used to having photos of you around, a custom desktop plaque will be right up their alley. To make one, all you need to do is dig into your camera roll and pull out the sweetest photos of you two together. You know, the ones that immediately make you smile every time to catch a glimpse.
The next thing you need to do is select your preferred desktop plaques design and pair them up with your photos. With just a few clicks, you can create all sorts of designs; ranging from heartfelt to humorous to gift your loved ones. Either way, with this gift, your partner will be pleasantly reminded of your time together every time they see the plaque.
Galentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about finding the perfect gifts for him/gifts for her when it comes to your significant other. It can also be about celebrating the relationship you have with besties! (Because, let’s face it, they’ve been by your side through all—bad breakups, lousy bosses, and that time you gave yourself a haircut when you really, really shouldn’t have.)
Now, we know that you probably already express how much you love and appreciate your BFF on a daily basis. But setting aside a whole day to celebrate your friendship can’t hurt. Hence, we have Galentine’s Day (a.k.a. February 13).
And, since our team here at Photobook totally supports the world-moving power of awesome female friendship, we’ve also included our top picks for Galentine’s Day gifts for your bestie.
9. Canvas Tote Bags
This canvas tote bag will have your bestie cooing in adoration. It’s the perfect gift for your Galentine who likes things that are not just stylish, but also practical. Available with single or double-sided printing, you can fully customise this tote bag to showcase just how much you adore your BFF. Aside from using photos of your best selfies together, you can also opt to decorate the tote with her name, fun quotes or even inside jokes.
Made from a durable canvas material, this all-in-one tote bag is also machine washable. Additionally, it is also big enough to hold everything your bestie could ever possibly need. If she’s more of a nature girl, she can use this bag to store all her outdoor gear. Things ranging from extra clothes and sneakers to water bottles and snacks. If your bestie is more of an artist type, she can use this tote bag to carry all her supplies; like journals, notebooks, and other stationery items. The possibilities are endless!
10. Playing Cards
Tap into their playful side with a set of personalised playing cards. This gift is perfect for the friend (or friends!) who are always ready for a game of poker or who are dabbling in the art of magic tricks.
With 56 cards in a set – 4 of them being customisable joker cards, these playing cards are easy to make. You can use silly selfies, photos of you two together or photos of their pets to make the cards extra special.
Aside from being a wonderful addition to your game nights and gatherings; these playing cards are also a pretty cool way to flaunt your friendship.
When it comes to the design, you don’t have to stress. We have plenty of pre-made design layouts for you to choose from. If you’re feeling particularly crafty, you can also choose to design your cards from scratch. Either way, she’ll adore looking through and playing with her one-of-a-kind gift!
We have loads for you to choose from. Enjoy discounts up to 60% on enamel mug, photo pillow, luggage tags, keychain, engraved jewelry, shot glass, origami tiles, photo puzzles, t-shirt and more! Discover more ways to elevate your Valentine’s here now!