Romantic Ideas for a Memorable Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and this year, you want to make sure it's a memorable one.

Chocolate and cards just won't cut it. You want your loved one to feel special, to see that you put in a real effort this year, and most importantly -to demonstrate your love and commitment to your partner.

It doesn't matter if this is your first Valentine's Day together or your 20th, it's the one day a year reserved for couples. It gives us a chance to slow down the pace of the daily grind and to focus our attention on the one person who means the world to us.

The origin of Valentine's Day is steeped in mystery but legend has it that Saint Valentine sent the first Valentine's card while locked away in prison after trying to help Christians escape the harsh Roman prisons.

The valentine's card he sent out was to a young woman who just happened to be his jailer's daughter. She visited with him secretly during his confinement. Because they didn't have long to talk, he would hand her a small card with loving messages, and the beginning of what we now call Valentine's Cards.

Saint Valentine sent his final card the morning of his execution with the scribbled words, "Forever in life and death, your Valentine".

Today, we celebrate Valentine's Day in a similar way, with the stores filled with your choice of heart filled delicacies, stuffed teddy bears, romantic poetry inked into the material of countless Valentine's cards that speak to the heart and represent our deepest emotions.

This guide, Romantic Ideas For a Memorable Valentine's Day was written for the romantic in all of us, and even if you don't think you have what it takes to pull off an incredible memorable Valentine's Day, you might be surprised at just how thoughtful you really can be once you're given a bit of direction.

With these ideas, you will leave an everlasting impression in the mind and heart of your loved one.

From classic and traditional ideas that are always sure to win their hearts to unusual and creative ideas that will add a spark to your relationship, you will have everything you need to celebrate your love in a very special and unique way.