Valentine’s Day is all about showing the love to those special people in your life. So, we’ve come up with a few ways you can dial up the romance without breaking the budget.

#1 Get comfy for the occasion

If a great night in is your idea of a romantic evening, why not have a little fun in the process. Grab matching pyjamas for you and your partner from Target, Bra's & Things or Zing and spend the night cuddled-up on the couch.

#2 Date night dinner

A Valentine’s Day dinner doesn’t have to break the bank. Sometimes just getting out of the house for a bite to eat breaks the routine and gives you some alone time together. Reserve a table in-centre at your favourite restaurant and finish the evening off with an ice-cream or sweet treat.

#3 Sweets for your sweetheart

Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a box of fancy chocolates or a delicious pastry or cake from Shingle Inn or Van Dough. And the great thing about this gift is you get to share in the love. Yum.

#4 Everyone loves being pampered

Treat your Valentine to some self-care. Book them a little spa treatment, a time to get their nails done, or a relaxing massage from Grand Plaza Skin & Beauty and they’ll thank you over and over.

#5 The one gift challenge

How well do you think you know your partner? And how well do they know you? Here’s a fun way to find out as well as adding a touch of spontaneity and surprise to the day. Set a challenge where you have 30 minutes to find a gift in-centre, with a set budget and let the Valentine fun begin.

#6 Swap wish lists

If you’re on a tighter budget this year, it doesn’t have to ruin all the fun. Write each other a Valentine’s Day wish list for some budget-friendly gifts and you’ll both be reminded of your loved one every day.

#7 Let your love sparkle

Bring the sparkle this Valentine’s Day by dazzling your partner with some jewellery from any number of quality jewellers in the centre, such as Pandora, Michael Hill, Angus & Coote, Prouds, Goldmark Jewellers, Wallace Bishop or Sheils Jewellers. You could even go all out with a new matching outfit for a complete Valentine’s Day makeover.

#8 DIY flower bouquet

Stop by Vintage Loves Flowers & Decor florist and create a custom bouquet. Choose their favourite colours and flowers to make a Valentine’s Day bunch that they’ll love.

#9 Bake a sweet treat for your love

Tell your Valentine how much they really mean to you. Bake some heart-shaped cookies and then write personalised messages in icing that let them know that you think they’re the best.

#10 Love letter surprise

Pick out a decorative card from Nextra or Big W or make your own with craft supplies from Dollars & Sense and write a letter to each other. What better way to show the love than to write it?

A little act of love goes a long way and at Grand Plaza we’ve got you covered this Valentine’s Day.