Your perfect lockdown Valentine's Day!
What to do this Valentines Day?
If you love or loathe Valentine’s Day, this year it feels a little different, maybe it’s just nice to look forward to something. So we have put the legwork in to find some amazing, fun and romantic Valentine’s plans from the comfort of your home.
These experiences are not just for Valentine’s Day either, they could be used for cute little date nights to combat the dreaded wedding fatigue!
“Easy like Sunday morning!…”
As V day falls on a Sunday, make sure to make the most of the opportunity to really enjoy a glorious lie in. Only improved by your favourite breakfast in bed, music playing in the background and even a possible mimosa!
Enjoy our favourite Sunday morning playlist here.
Time to decorate! Bibidi bobidi boo!
Source: Pinterest
We love to decorate for any occasion, literally any; birthdays, easter, anniversaries, the list goes on. It makes any event or celebration feel a little more special!
Here’s a few decorations, we love and where to buy them…
Source: Pinterest
Source: Pinterest
Source: Pinterest
Eat, drink and be merry!
TAKEAWAY BUT make it FANCY!
As we sadly can’t visit our favourite restaurants, let them create something delectable to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Take it a step further, decorate the table, open your favourite tipple, get all dressed up and try to remember what it was like to go to a restaurant on a “date”.
Deux Amis or Two Friends is a brand new restaurant that has opened with a bang during the pandemic. They are based in the heart of Whalley and the food is divine. We had the pleasure of sampling some of their Christmas menu over the festive period.
They have just launched some exceedingly good sounding burgers, you might have to pre-order for both the Friday & the Saturday! You can preorder them via their website, click here.
Make sure to check out what your favourite local restaurant has planned for the big day!
food kits
If you fancy showing off some cooking flair, how about trying a food kit from some of your favourite restaurants, local and nationwide. You can even get cocktail kits too!
Hawksmoor at Home
The kits are super easy so your other half will be highly impressed with your cooking prowess, we won’t tell if you don’t!
Here’s a few articles with different food brands offering food kits (or takeaway if you prefer) or alternatively see what your favourite local restaurant are offering.
Happy cooking!
Grazing Boxes
Now throughout the day, you will obviously need something gorgeous to munch on and what better than a grazing box? And we have picked the perfect option for you, during lockdown we found and fell in love with local business Createbox!
Createbox is an independent business born in lockdown. They specialise in styled grazing boxes and sweet treats delivered directly to your door, perfect for occasions now being celebrated in the comfort of your own home. Their latest Valentine's Edition brings you classic flavours with elegant touches & some wonderful local collaborations. They’ve teamed up with Poppy's Flower Design to deliver up to a dozen blush Roses with Genesta & Eucalyptus. Their heart shaped cheese & charcuterie board, perfect for 2, can be indulged in with a glass of locally produced Cuckoo Sunshine Gin.
For a cosy night in, why not try their S'more Love to Give Graze? The perfect combination of savoury and sweet grazing complete with an ignitable toaster to melt your brie & toast those marshmallows.
Gift… tick!
Food… tick!
Drinks… tick!
Valentine’s, sorted! You’re welcome!
Orders can be collected from Leyland or delivered up to 20 miles (subject to availability) between Friday 12- Sunday 14th Feb.
For more information, pop over to their instagram click here or order by emailing mycreatebox@gmail.com.
Online FOOD & DRINK tastings
If you want to mix up food and drink with a bit of an experience, why not try a food or drink tasting from the comfort of your own home. So a bit of education on Valentine’s for you all!
Now there are a multitude of online tastings for gin, wine, chocolate, cheese etc! Once again if you know any local shops, bars or restaurants, they might be doing something interactive for the special weekend.
Alternatively, Design My Night has a great selection of options!
Entertainment
You have decorated, your food and drink options are all ready to go. Now it’s time to choose the perfect way to spend your Valentine’s weekend!
Murder Mysteries
Fancy getting dressed up and enjoying a little escapism for a few hours? Enjoy a 90 minute virtual murder mystery! Get your friends and family to join your virtual party too. The more the merrier!
There is a plethora of different murder mystery themes on the internet however “Strictly Come Murder” sounds really fun! Just think of the outfits!
Click here to find out more information.
MOVIE NIGHT
Okay, so we are not talking about just throwing on a movie at 10pm. No no no, we mean comfy dens, fairy lights, mountains of popcorn and hours of films.
If we are being a little sneaky, you could even slip in a wedding film or two. Check out our favourite 5 wedding films here.
Don’t forget the fairy lights, everything looks better with fairy lights!
Source: Pinterest
Snack Ideas
Popcorn
Pick n Mix
Chocolate
S’mores
Hot Dogs
Pizza
Mini burgers
Milkshake
Cookies and Milk
Nuts
Crisps with dip
Cheese
Doughnuts
VIRTUAL QUIZZEs & Games!
Now, don’t roll your eyes!
I know we have maybe overdone the virtual quiz, however they can still be a very fun way to spend an evening.
Online there are so many options to keep every couple happy! From music, history, to general knowledge quizzes. There is even a quiz all about L.O.V.E, yes the big quiz of LOVE! Click here.
Don’t forget online bingo, scavenger hunts, you can even learn some magic tricks. The internet is your oyster!
So there you have it! Lot’s and lot’s of ideas to help you have the best Valentines Day with your other half!
Let us know which one you picked and enjoyed or tag us on Instagram at @sparthhouseweddings
Oh and don’t forget the card!
♥ ♥ ♥