Your Engaged: Valentine's Day

So this is your first Valentines Day as an engaged couple! There are a million thoughts swirling through your head on how to make it the perfect day and forget your wedding planning stresses. Don't worry- we'll help make sure that the day goes flawlessly for everyone.

1. Gentlemen- there is no better way to start the day than with flowers. A dozen roses (or whatever her favorite flower may be!) will certainly ensure a wonderful mood for the entire day right off the bat.

{photo of peonies found here}

2. Looking to spoil her a bit this Valentines Day? How about sending her to the spa? Or if your up for it, why don't you both go? It is a great way to take the time you have, sip some bubbly, and just relax. Again, we are setting the mood here folks.

{photo of Guerlain Spa found here}

3. Ladies- what is the way to a man's heart? Through. his. stomach! A lot of woman think that Valentine's Day is solely the woman's hallmark holiday. Guess what. Men deserve some lovin' and surprises too! How about giving him his favorite cupcakes? He'll love it.

 {photo found here}

4. And so comes the dinner reservation (which I hope you made in advance!). Do you both have a favorite spot that you absolutely love eating at? Or maybe she (or he!) has mentioned this really quaint and romantic little bistro in the city they would love to try? Make the reservation early- and don't forget to ask about their menu! A lot of restaurants alter their menu for Valentine's Day. So make sure you are aware of what, if any, changes there are. (Bad food equals bad mood).

{Chakra Restaurant, NJ}

5. After dinner, you have the rest of the evening to do as you please. Whether you are spending the night out, or just staying in, here are the essential on hand elements for the rest evening:

-A bottle of champagne.

-More desserts, just enough to put you into a chocolate coma.

-That cute little negligee that you have been starving yourself over.

- A cute and romantic movie that makes you grin from ear to ear.

=)