The best Valentine's gift ideas for her

We know the drill. You want to find a Valentine’s Day gift that’s perfect for your partner. And, luckily for you we’ve put together a guide with our top Valentine’s ideas for her for every stage of your relationship, whether you’re just getting to know each other or recently tied the knot. After all, if there was ever a time to show them just how much they mean to you, it’s Valentine’s Day. But before things get too soppy, let’s get into it. 

Best Valentine's gifts for girlfriends

Call off the search because we’ve got the best Valentine’s gifts for girlfriends. Read on to discover our top ideas… 

First Valentine's gift for girlfriends

What you get for your first Valentine’s together will really depend on how long you’ve been dating. If it’s only been a few months, it’s better to keep things more chill and low key with a smaller token gift or some foodie treats. It might be a *bit* too soon for a bespoke ice sculpture of her face. But this ‘I like your face’ chocolate is perfectly sweet (and not too scary). 

Experiences are also a really great idea as they’re something you can both enjoy together and feel really thoughtful. If you’re on a bit of a budget though, an at-home activity is a great way to upgrade date night without breaking the bank, whether it’s a paint and sip or an escape room in an envelope.  

Cute and romantic Valentine's gifts for girlfriends

If you want to keep things classic, a beautiful bouquet of flowers will always go down well. Though it’s best to pick something that feels personal to her, whether it’s a bunch in her fave colour or even with her birth flower. If you want something that will last a little longer, dried flowers are an amazing option as they can often last up to a year. Just look at this gorgeous, neon bunch from our small brand Partner, The Happy Blossoms. Now, they’re sure to make her smile. 

If flowers aren’t really her *thing*, how about a piece of personalised jewellery? From picking something with her initial to hoops with her birthstone, there are so many ways to create something completely and utterly unique to her. And, if in doubt, something cute with a heart will always go down well. 

Funny Valentine's gifts for girlfriends

If she fell in love with you because of your cracking sense of humour, a funny gift could be just the thing to make her feel loved this Valentine’s. Make it feel extra personal by paying tribute to one of your in-jokes, whether it’s the fact that she actually loves the dog more than you or that you can't say no to a bargain. 

Best Valentine's gifts for your wife

Looking for ways to keep the romance alive? Here are our top Valentine’s gift ideas for the number one woman in your life, your wife. Ooh, that rhymed… 

First Valentine's gifts for your wife

As newlyweds, this is a lovely opportunity to throw back to your wedding, especially as you want to get your money’s worth. You could turn one of your favourite photos into a beautiful print or even commission someone to sketch your wedding venue. If she prefers things on the more minimal side, try a subtle hint to your big day with a typographic wedding date print. 
Instead of throwing it back, you could look to the future instead with a bucket list of all the things you want to do together as a married couple. Perhaps it’s getting your own personalised bucket list book. Or treating her to a year of date ideas.

Romantic Valentine's gifts for your wife

By now you’ll know if your wife is a fan of flowers or not. And, while they’re an expected Valentine’s gift, that doesn’t make them any less romantic. If you want your choice of bouquet to feel thoughtful, think about what extra touches you can add, whether it’s getting her a beautiful vase to go with it, picking a bunch that feels truly unique or unexpected or adding a personalised piece of jewellery. You could even go for a bouquet that’s totally out of the box, think chocolate roses, a paper rose or even crocheted blooms. We told you our small brands were a creative lot. 

Another idea is planning a romantic date together, from a Bridgerton tour in Bath to a vineyard tour. For more inspo, have a browse of our experiences for couples edit.

Unique Valentine's gifts for your wife

You don’t really get much more unique than something made with love by a small brand, eh? But if you’re on the hunt for something that’s super-duper original, here are some tips. 

Firstly, personalised gifts are guaranteed to impress. For one thing, it shows you didn’t leave picking out her gift till the last minute which is always a bonus. Also, who doesn’t like something made just for them? This LEGO® brick photo block is a customer favourite as it’s an unexpected take on a photo gift. And, we bet it’s something she won’t expect. 
Another way to think about this is choosing something that she wouldn’t think to treat herself to. Perhaps it’s a really boujee hand cream? Or a silk pillowcase? Or some hand-iced biscuits shaped like dogs? Basically anything that will make her feel really pampered.

Don't forget a Valentine's card for her

Now this one’s important, don’t forget the card! Thanks to our creative small brands, we’ve got lots of funny cards and unique Valentine’s cards to choose from, whether the aim is to make her laugh or cry (happy tears, we hope). There are also personalised cards which make for lovely keepsakes once the day has passed, from photo cards to ones customised with a secret, scratch-off message. 
If you want something that’s a bit more alternative, how about this Pride and Prejudice audiobook in a card? It’s perfect if she loves a good regency romance.