Engaging gift ideas for Valentine’s Day
David Tutera, wedding and party guru. AP PHOTO
Valentine’s Day is coming up and for many women, that means a new ring on the finger. An engagement ring, that is.
According to a Sears survey of more than 1,000 men and women, 40 percent of those in relationships say they expect or are planning to get engaged on Valentine’s Day this year.
Even if it’s not an engagement ring, 29 percent of the women surveyed said they would choose jewelry if they could pick only one gift to receive.
“A special piece of jewelry, especially on Valentine’s Day, is perfect for symbolizing your love in its early stages and reaffirming the feeling long after,” said David Tutera, the party and entertaining guru and TV host who has a collection of engagement rings and wedidng bands at Sears.
Following jewelry, women say they would most want to receive flowers or chocolate (20 percent), perfume (nine percent), the latest technology product (eight percent), lingerie (eight percent), a kitchen or home item (six percent), shoes, handbag or other accessory item (five percent), clothing item (five percent), or a fitness/exercise item (one percent).
And, guys, it’s not really the thought that counts. The survey revealed that while 61 percent of men admit they have given a Valentine’s Day gift that had no thought behind it, nearly eight in 10 women have received a gift that appeared to have no thought behind it.
“Valentine’s Day is about expressing your feelings to those who mean the most to you,” Tutera said.
For men still searching for help, Tutera offers his expert take on Valentine’s Day and the survey results:
- “Turn ordinary into romantically extraordinary—it’s easier than you think.” Nearly one-third of survey respondents (27 percent) plan to have a low-key evening at home. Turn the night into a walk down romantic memory lane: Prepare a meal of menu items you shared on your first date, your wedding day or any special occasion.
- “The calendar is just a piece of paper.”When Valentine’s Day falls on a busy weeknight, as it does this year (Tuesday), move your celebration to a more convenient weekend night so neither you nor your sweetheart will feel rushed or stressed.
- “ Be a gifting maverick … it’s fine by her.” Instead of the expected flowers or chocolates, go for something out of the ordinary. Case in point: More than three quarters (80 percent) of women surveyed said they would be excited to receive the latest technology product this Valentine’s Day.
- Source: PR Newswire
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