Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Ideas for Engaged Couples
If you want to mark the occasion with something special—but without the commercial clichés—here are some unique and heartfelt gift ideas that focus on love, memories, and the journey to your wedding day.
1. The Gift of a Couple’s Photoshoot
Your engagement is a fleeting moment in time, and capturing it through a professional photoshoot is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give (or receive!).
Whether it’s a golden-hour session in the countryside, a cozy in-home shoot, or a city adventure, booking (or gifting) a photoshoot with one of our talented photographers is a way to document your love story in a timeless way.
💡 Gift idea: Surprise your partner with a voucher for a couple’s shoot, which you can use at a later date—perhaps on your wedding anniversary or as a pre-wedding session.
2. A Love Letter Exchange (A Nod to the Past)
Since the Middle Ages, handwritten love letters have been a staple of Valentine’s Day. This year, bring back this beautiful tradition by writing each other a letter expressing your excitement for marriage, your favourite memories together, and the little things you adore about one another.
💡 Bonus idea: Seal the letters in an envelope to be opened on your wedding morning.
If writing isn’t your thing, consider a video love letter—record a short message for your partner to watch before the wedding. It’s a keepsake they’ll cherish forever.
3. A Voucher for a Wedding Experience
Why not make Valentine’s Day part of your wedding journey by gifting each other something you can experience together?
Some ideas include:
A Wedding Dance Lesson – Make your first dance unforgettable with a private lesson from Wedding Dance Co.. Whether you want a simple, elegant routine or something fun and choreographed, they’ll help you feel confident on the dance floor.
A Cocktail Making or Gin Tasting Experience – Head to Millsheds Distillery for a gin blending or cocktail-making class, where you’ll learn the art of crafting the perfect drink (and maybe even create a signature wedding cocktail!).
A Ring Engraving Session – Add a sentimental touch to your wedding bands with a custom engraving of a special date, quote, or inside joke.
A Boudoir Photoshoot Gift – A sultry and sentimental surprise for your partner on the wedding day. Book a session with Studio on 5th for a beautifully intimate and empowering shoot.
A Spa or Wellness Retreat – The perfect way to unwind before the big day. Take a look at Milton Park on site spa.
4. A Wedding Planning Date Night
Between seating charts, budgets, and to-do lists, wedding planning can feel more like a job than a joy. So why not make a date night out of it?
How to do it:
Set up a cozy atmosphere with candles, music, and your favourite drinks.
Look through your wedding inspiration together—talk about the details that truly excite you.
Plan a fun task, like picking out your first dance song or writing a bucket list for your honeymoon.
Use Love A Fair’s vendor directory to browse for final touches like florists, stylists or celebrants.
Write your wedding vows together! Need help? Check out our blog on Crafting the Perfect Wedding Vows with expert tips from celebrant Andrea Beaumont.
The goal? To make planning feel like a celebration, not a chore.
5. A Subscription for Date Nights Leading Up to the Wedding
The months before your wedding can be overwhelming, so why not gift each other a series of surprise date nights?
💡 Ideas:
A monthly ‘mystery date’ envelope where you write down ideas (e.g., stargazing, a pottery class, a road trip).
A date night box subscription—pre-planned activities delivered to your door.
A foodie experience like wine tasting, cooking classes, or cocktail-making.
The best part? It keeps the romance alive beyond just Valentine’s Day.
Celebrating Love That Lasts Beyond a Single Day
Valentine’s Day is about more than store-bought gifts and grand gestures—it’s about celebrating the connection you share as a couple. Whether it’s a couple’s photoshoot, a heartfelt love letter, or a wedding planning date night, the most meaningful gifts are the ones that bring you closer together.
And remember—your love story isn’t just about the wedding day, but all the little moments leading up to it.