Gift Guide For The Perfect Valentine's Day

The most romantic time of year is upon us! Yes, Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and couples everywhere are wondering what they should get each other. There's no need to worry, since flowers.ie is your one-stop shop for all types of Valentine's Day gifts. 

Whether it's with a lavish box of chocolates, luxurious roses, a oh-so-stylish scented candle or sparkling champagne, there's a perfect gift idea for every valentine or galentine in your life—including the loved one who insists on skipping the consumer holiday (but low-key expects a gesture regardless). 

No matter what her style is, whether she is the type of person who takes Valentine's Day very seriously or is more laid back about grand gestures, you'll find a gift for her that will make her smile and feel all the love!

You can find thoughtful Valentine's day presents effortlessly online on www.flowers.ie when you don't want to go out and do the shopping yourself. We cover all the classic valentines gifts  — scented candles, flower arrangements, and high quality chocolates! If you're feeling head over heels, and crazy in love (as well as generous), a bottle of champagne is also a fabulous idea!

The below ideas are all our top gift ideas for wives and girlfriends, but we know that Valentine's Day is not just for couples, so we've also included some great ideas that would be perfect for a bestie on Galentine's Day or a nice treat for your mammy. We also totally get it if you're shopping on a budget (after all, it was just Christmas a few weeks ago), so we've included plenty of touching but budget-friendly options.

Looking to take all the stress out of shopping? When you order your Valentine’s surprise from Flowers.ie, Ireland’s highest rated flower delivery service, you can even add on a selection of beautiful and romantic gifts that elevate the whole experience to make it an even more memorable Valentine's Day surprise!

You can never go wrong with a bunch of flowers on Valentine's Day, whether it is for your best pal, your galentine, your wife or that person you secretly admire.The carefully selected collection of romantic gifts offered by Flowers.ie are sure to impress. For instance, the add-on options include a sophisticated scented candle that'll earn a permanent spot on their nightstand, Irish-owned brand Lily O’ Brien chocolates that are a sweet way to make someone feel special. Finally, don’t forget to check out the splurge-worthy pink sparkling bottle of Ca' di Alte Prosecco that you can add on to your flower.ie order!

For The Classic Romantic: 12 Red Roses

A classic bouquet of 12 red roses is the most traditional gift on Valentines Day, and it’s a long-standing symbol of love and adoration. Additionally, red roses symbolize passionate love, unity and togetherness. This goes all the way back to olden times! Flowers were first used as a means of communication under Queen Victoria, when it became a common practice to send them as gifts. It was through sending a bunch of twelve red roses that lovers confessed their love to a lady. 

But, why twelve roses? This has a very profound meaning! There are twelve roses on the bouquet, one for every month of the year, representing the promise that you will love your partner always. Since there are 12 months in a year, 12 numbers on a clock, and 12 zodiac signs, many believe that 12 represents a complete life cycle- so therefore, 12 red roses symbolize lifelong love and companionship.

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to send your loved one a dozen red roses and make them feel extra special.

Shop: Valentine 12 Long Stem Red Roses In A Vase - Flowers.ie

Featuring only the finest red roses, hand-arranged in a glass vase with elegant Irish grown eucalyptus leaves, this bouquet is the ideal Valentine gift.

 

For The Sweet Tooth: Lily O’Brien Chocolates

Who doesn’t love chocolate? On this cupid-filled day, it's time to spoil the chocoholic in your life with the finest box of chocolates. Did you ever wonder why this treat became synonymous with Valentine's Day? There is a connection between chocolate and love that goes back to the Mayans, who began brewing cacao beans some 500 BC as a symbol of love during wedding ceremonies.

If you're looking for a chocolatey gift that will really blow them away, the Irish-made Lily O’Brien is a superb choice. A true chocolate enthusiast since childhood, Irish woman Mary Ann O'Brien was the driving force behind Lily O' Brien's Chocolates. We love supporting other Irish companies, which is an added bonus when you select these chocolates.

Shop: Chocolate Indulgence Large - €14.95 EUR

A delightfully delicious box of milk, dark, and white chocolate miniatures from Lily O'Brien. A sumptuous assortment of chocolates, containing 30 chocolates, including Simply Chocolate, Raspberry Crème, Chocolate Orange, Le Crunch Chocolate and Rich Praline, all neatly presented in a large presentation box - a sweet surprise for your Valentine!

For A Pampering Gift: Brooks & Shoals Candle

There is something extremely enchanting & romantic about lighting a scented candle! Candles are essential to Valentine's Day celebrations, whether it's on a dinner table, beside the bed, or even for a relaxing bath. It just adds so much charm to the romantic mood, and really sets the dreamy atmosphere.

For the single girls: you don’t have to be coupled up to enjoy a Valentine candle. Why not have a night in with your besties? You can always watch a film on Netflix, get some food and light up a candle to celebrate Galentine’s Day with your pals this year. Prefer some alone time? Alternatively, it could be a great way to pamper yourself and unwind on Valentine's Day. No matter what your relationship status is, a candle is the ultimate pampering gift! So order a Brooks & Shoals, grab your matches and unwind! 

Shop: Brooke And Shoals Sweet Pea And Tea Rose Candle

Combined with soothing notes of tea rose and sweet pea, the scent of this scented candle creates a relaxing, comforting blend. It comes packed in an adorable pink gift box, perfect for Valentines gifting! The Brooks and Shoals company is another fantastic Irish company we love supporting.

For A Glamourous Valentines Gift: Prosecco Rosé or Champagne

Get the romantic vibe going with popping a bottle of champagne! It doesn't get more sophisticated than a superb bottle of champagne on Valentine's Day! When you order flowers with us, you can add a stylish bottle of Piper-Heidsieck's, so you can pull off a last-minute coup de maître. This is sure to impress someone very special, especially when delivered with a bunch of Flowers.ie red roses!

Piper-Heidsieck champagne has an extensive, exciting and glamorous history. It is famously known as the favorite drink of movie star Marilyn Monroe (As she said in 1953,“I start every day with a glass of Piper-Heidsieck because it warms me up.”) Other iconic Hollywood stars who loved this champagne included Ava Gardner, Clark Gable, and Fred Astaire. It is also celebrated for being the first ever bottle of Champagne to feature in a movie (the 1933 Laurel and Hardy film ‘Sons of the Desert’). In recent years, it has even been the Champagne served at the Oscars! Have you tried this bubbly delight? If not, now is the time!

Our wine list also includes a special sparkling pink rosé (because, you know…Valentine’s Day). You don’t need to be a couple for Valentine's celebrations! You would have so much fun enjoying the sparkling rosé wine on Galentine's Day! It would also make a great gift idea for the girlfriend who already has everything!

If you are ordering a bunch of pink roses, we recommend pairing it with a bottle of  sparkling rosé wine, talk about a match made in heaven! 

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•  Ca' Di Alte, Spumante - Prosecco Rosé, €32.00 EUR 

• Piper-Heidsieck, Cuvée Brut, €74.95 EUR

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With the most romantic time of year getting closer, choosing and ordering the perfect gift for a loved one at this time of year is no longer tricky with the help from Flowers.ie!

Don’t stress, just let us be your one stop shop for the perfect Valentine's Day gift idea that you could possibly imagine. With all those great ideas, now all you have to do is order online!