5 Perfect Valentine’s Day Dates on Zoom
There’s a lot of confusion about this year’s Valentine’s Day, and it makes sense–how are you supposed to celebrate yourself and your girlfriend when you can’t meet up in person? But have no fear–we know a few ways to make your Valentine’s Day date so immersive and fun that neither of you will even think of the pandemic! Just have a sit-down with the team here at Lavari and we’ll walk you through everything you need to know–including how to choose a Valentine’s Day gift.
If you’re planning a big night for you and your girlfriend, you shouldn’t just go in for a Valentine’s Day gift that will make her eyes sparkle–though that should certainly be part of the plan! You should also be thinking about giving her an experience that will make that gift truly unforgettable. You’ll find that the perfect Valentine’s Day date can make the perfect gift into a next-level love bomb, so take that tip to heart and her heart will be beating a bit faster come V-Day.
We have here for you five irresistible combinations that put together a stellar Valentine’s Day date with a heart-snatching Valentine’s Day gift. Whether you and your girlfriend love going out to restaurants together, game nights with friends, or catching a movie screening, we can give you a taste of your favorite V-Day bonding activities no matter what. Plus, we’ll give you the perfect gift to present to her at the end of that memorable COVID-19 Valentine’s Day date!
What do you do for the big day?
The first step for you is to think about what you and your girlfriend usually do for Valentine’s Day. What are you trying to recreate for the COVID era? It’ll be especially touching for her if you look back on your fondest Valentine’s Day date memories and find something that will remind her of a favorite moment. Plus, this can apply to your Valentine’s Day gift as well. But hold that thought!
When you take your girlfriend out (or well, you know what we mean), you’ll want her to feel like you’re making things special, even if your Valentine’s Day date is all happening in your home. You can make that happen by filling the evening with stuff that’s special to you two, like inside jokes, callbacks to favorite moments you’ve shared, or indoor versions of your favorite activities. Then when you present her with a Valentine’s Day gift, that’ll be the cherry on top!
What does all this mean for you? Whatever past Valentine’s Day date, favorite hobby, or memorable inside joke you just thought of, that’s one of your best bets for making this Valentine’s Day date unforgettable. Your Valentine’s Day gift will have to work hard to surpass the style of your date idea when you make the night special for her in a way that’s unique to your relationship.
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How do you give the gift?
By now you might already be having some ideas about what Valentine’s Day date (and Valentine’s Day gift!) might be right for your girlfriend. Your question would then be, how do you slip in the gift to make it as unforgettable as the date itself? Well, we’ve written before about how to give a thoughtful gift for the holidays! Those tips all emphasize that a Valentine’s Day gift is ten times more swoon-worthy when you give the gift in style.
You might already be planning an activity that has an organic moment to give the gift. For instance, you might find that you have a perfect opening between dinner and dessert, or when you pop open the champagne. As far as putting a Valentine’s Day gift into her food, you might not want to go that route–it may look romantic in movies, but you wouldn’t want to spend your Valentine’s Day date giving your girlfriend the Heimlich Maneuver!
One thing that’s pretty much standard is that there are two approaches to giving your Valentine’s Day gift–you can give it at the beginning of Valentine’s Day date, or close to the end. In the end, you have the bonus of warming up your audience first–you get to set the mood with some lighting, add some wine to the mix, and have some fun before the gift comes out. However, you can also start the date out with a bang when you give the gift right up front!
One thing we would want to add for the COVID era is that you should ensure that you order your Valentine’s Day gift early! Many people had their holiday gifts delayed during the 2020’s holiday season due to the post office being swamped with deliveries. Whether you’re having the gift delivered to your girlfriend’s house, or you’re ordering the gift before you and your girlfriend go out for your Valentine’s Day date, it’s safe to be prepared!
So, what’s the best way to treat my girlfriend on our Valentine’s Day date?
If you’re still turning over in your mind what might be the best Valentine’s Day date for you and your girlfriend, no worries–we have a few options right here that will make her swoon, even at home!
1. Distanced Dining – Two Tables for Two
The Date
Many neighborhoods have been noticing distanced dining cropping up all over the streets! You might find that you already have the perfect Valentine’s Day date right by you. Or you might not live close enough to your girlfriend to take her out for dinner on your Valentine’s Day date, but each of you can take yourselves out and make the night special together! Call your girlfriend on Zoom when you get to your table and you can eat together, no matter how far apart.
The Gift
Present your girlfriend with a stunning pair of earrings at the end of the meal and she’ll want to wear them home! Whether she opens them on her end of the Zoom call, or you give her the box at the table, there’s nothing like Valentine’s Day date at a fancy restaurant that ends with a gorgeous new piece of jewelry. This Valentine’s Day gift is perfect for girls who like to see and be seen around town–she’ll love how everyone in the restaurant gets to see your romantic gesture!
2. Long Walks on the Beach
The Date
If you and your girlfriend love hanging out around your neighborhood, seeing new sights, or of course, walks on the beach, a walk together might be a great way to get your Valentine’s Day date moving! Whether you’re walking somewhere together or on a call while you walk around separately, it’s always adorable when couples walk together. Your Valentine’s Day gift will be all the cuter if she can wear it on the walk home!
The Gift
For a walk on the beach, your girlfriend might love an earthy pearl pendant to wear on her next walk! This Valentine’s Day gift is great for outdoorsy girls, as well as girls who love to get in touch with their spiritual side. This floral pendant is also a great addition to a nature Valentine’s Day date because it’s a comfy and low-key piece for her to wear when she’s out and about! Active girls will love this floral pendant as a gift!
3. The Couple That Games Together
The Date
Games, pizza, and booze– what else could you want? This Valentine’s Day date is effortlessly chill, for a couple that’s just the same. Whether you’re playing on your shared TV set or logging on to play online, a video game date will make her feel like one of the guys, even while you’re treating her like your best girl. A Valentine’s Day gift after video games will feel like a romantic twist to a night with her best friend.
The Gift
If you’re dating a chill gamer girl, a diamond dolphin pendant could be the cute and fun Valentine’s Day gift for her! This pendant has a gorgeous sparkle to it, but it’s not the kind of super-glam fashion piece that a more low-key girlfriend would balk at. A Valentine’s Day date that ends with this pendant will show her that you know her. Not only do you know her favorite games, but you also know her look too!
4. Movie Night: Rewarding, With Coordination!
The Date
Tons of people have been taking advantage of the “watch party” features on services like Hulu and Amazon Prime! So now, even if you and your girlfriend aren’t in the same city for Valentine’s Day, you can still catch a movie for your Valentine’s Day date. When you give her a Valentine’s Day gift that’s just as cinematic as the movie, she’ll swoon like you’re her favorite movie star.
The Gift
If you can, plan out the movie in advance and get her a Valentine’s Day gift that matches. For instance, if your Valentine’s Day date involves the glamorous divas of 1940s Hollywood, these captivating fan earrings will make her feel like she’s Bette Davis! Or you could give her a diamond nose ring to match Kristen Stewart or Mila Kunis’s latest look. With a gift to match her favorite stars, she’ll feel like she’s on camera!
5. VDay Staycation, aka The Holy Grail
The Date
If you’re lucky enough to live with your girlfriend, you’ll already have spent a lot of quality time together before your Valentine’s Day date rolls around. You might even have some routines in your socially distanced lifestyle that you’re planning to stick with on V-Day, for maximum stay-at-home comfort. That could mean that your Valentine’s Day gift should be something to help your girlfriend relax from the luxury of your own home!
The Gift
If you’re giving your girlfriend a staycation Valentine’s Day gift, you could get her the latest in treat-yourself indulgence. Something like a floral earring set, her favorite food, or a snug blanket could all be ways for her to feel nested this winter! When your Valentine’s Day gift culminates in the most luxurious post-date chilling you’ve ever experienced, you’ll know that you gave your girlfriend the most relaxing Valentine’s Day ever, after one of the most stressful years!
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So now that you’ve seen a few of the options for your Valentine’s Day date, we hope you have more of an idea of what would work for your girlfriend! And when you give her that Valentine’s Day gift, we bet she’ll be over the moon for whatever you picked out for her. Now that you know what to do, you can just focus on showing up for your date ready to show all that love that your gift is meant to represent!
How are you planning to spend Valentine’s Day with your girlfriend? Are there any gifts here you know are going to be her dream present? Let us know in the comments!