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Surprising your love with a sentimental present can make any day more special, no matter the occasion. Our guide of unique romantic gifts will warm your partner's heart, whether you're last-minute Christmas shopping, planning a special birthday celebration, gearing up for Valentine's Day or just because you love them.
As you're browsing this assortment of gifts, pay attention to their love language. Some people prefer to express affection through acts of service, while others favor tangible gifts, physical touch, quality time or words of affirmation. A few examples? A couples card game created to spark intimacy can put you in the mood for physical touch, while a date night scratch-off poster can inspire you to spend more quality time together.
Here, we've rounded up romantic gifts for boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands and wives. Whether you're looking for something affordable and practical, or a luxury experience they'll never forget, we've got a gift idea on this list for every couple. So get ready to find a special romantic present that'll keep the spark alive (or even relight it!)
Personalized Constellation Print
This one-of-a-kind gift is perfect for commemorating anniversaries, engagements, weddings and any other special day. The seller uses astronomy software to replicate what the sky looked like at the time and day of your memorable moment.
Fingerprint Heart Necklace
Make a gold, rose gold or silver heart-shaped pendant more personal by stamping one half with your fingerprint and the other with a handwritten message.
Morse Code Leather Bracelet
Come up with a sentimental message that only he'd appreciate and get it printed on this letter bracelet in morse code. He'll have to decode your words when opening the gift to really know what's in your heart.
Custom Engraved Compass
The perfect gift from a wife to a husband, this personalized compass is sure to guide all of your adventures together. The artist will even customize a message from you to your love.
Love Capsules In A Glass Bottle
Prescribe a daily dose of love with a bottle full of romantic handwritten messages housed in pill-like capsules for your sweetie.
Preserved Real Roses Wishing Bottle
Set the mood with this preserved roses wishing bottle, which has LED lights on the cap that create a beautiful glow. These roses will last three to five years without care — a gift she's sure to cherish.
Forever Love Heart Necklace
She'll be totally smitten with this heart-shaped necklace, which symbolizes forever love. With over 14,000 reviews on Amazon, it can also be purchased with her birthstone for a personalized touch.
Wooden Music Box
A cute gift for men and women, this wooden music box will play "Can't Help Falling in Love" for a full 30 seconds every time they crank the lever. Plus, the mini size makes for easy storage and is perfect for displaying on a bookshelf, mantel or nightstand.
3D Rose Crystal
Made of crystal, this beautiful gift will light up any room. It measures a little over four inches, making it easy to display just anywhere, and its LED base can even change colors.
Hand Casting Kit for Couples
Making this sculpture of your hands will be pretty much like recreating the iconic pottery wheel scene from Ghost, no?
Choose Their Own Adventure eGift Card
Virgin offers a wide variety of adventures at locations across the country that you can experience a deux, from hot air ballooning to white water rafting. Pick a specific adventure or get a gift card to let them choose their own.
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Custom Song Lyrics Poster
Put your favorite tune as a couple on full display with this poster, available in three different background colors.
100 Dates Bucket List Scratch Poster
Spice up your date nights by picking one of these creative ideas at random. Once the night is over, scratch off the box to unveil a colorful drawing (and feel a sense of accomplishment).
Exploding Photo Album
Think of this as an interactive 3D photo album — all wrapped up, it looks like any old gift box. But as they start to unravel the layers, they'll discover the photos, notes, trinkets and other memories you've packed it with.
Flower Bouquet Building Set
If your love can't get enough of LEGOs, a basic bouquet just isn't going to cut it. Instead, indulge them with this 756-piece LEGO bouquet that you can piece together, together.
The Lovers Journal Set
Stay connected in a creative way with these his and hers guided journals. It's filled with everything from thoughtful prompts to start each week and meaningful quotes that are guaranteed to brighten anyone's day.
Matching Couple Bracelets
Strolling hand in hand will be even more special with these matching couples bracelets. You can go with amethyst for her and agate for him.
Intimacy Deck
Get a babysitter, turn off your phones and take the time to get to know one another in a whole new way. Each card offers a conversation starter designed to spark intimacy, whether it's tied to personal passions, future plans or something else.
The Birthdate Book
You may not have known it then, but your life changed the day your partner came into the world. And now all these years later, this book will reveal how their birthday shaped them with a detailed horoscope analysis about their past, present and future.
Personalized Light Box
This personalized wood lamp is a cute addition to her bedroom that will remind her of your love every time she turns it on.
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Lovebox Spinning Heart Messenger
They won't know the power of this little box until you surprise them with their very first message. Just send them sweet nothings through the compatible app and the red heart will spin until they take off the lid to read what you have to say.
Massage Candle
This soy candle is the perfect gift if she loves aromatherapy — and massages. It comes in three different hot scents, and because it's made from jojoba and soybean oils, it also doubles as a massage oil once melted.
Our Bucket List Journal
This book invites the two of you to take some time to come up with a master list of everything you'd like to do in your lifetime together, from hiking the Grand Canyon to sampling all the best pizza the U.S. has to offer.
Monthly Date Night Subscription Box
Trade your boring dinner dates (we said it, not you) for at-home pizza parties, game nights and other relationship-building activities. At the start of every month, you'll receive a box with all the essentials for a themed date night — some will tap into your silly side ('90s-inspired night), others may test your smarts (crime-solving box).
"What I Love About You" Fill-in-the-Love Book
Using the prompts as a guide, tell your partner all the ways they make your heart skip a beat. And since relationships are about balance, include a few inside jokes and funny memories for good measure.
A Year of Connection
Inside this box, they'll find 52 foil cards with thought-starters, like "I Want You to Know." That means, they'll have 52 reasons to write you love notes — one for each week of the year.
Novelty Match Set
This novelty match set for couples will help ignite the spark in your relationship. It includes conversation starters, fun date night ideas and tons of ways to express your love for each other and build intimacy.
Love Language Card Game
What better way to keep your relationship strong than by learning your partner's love language? This fun and informative card game asks all of the right questions and was inspired by couples psychologists.
Vesper Massager Necklace
This (slightly) naughty yet nice massager necklace emits a gentle (and quiet) vibration all day long. Now there's a secret you can share with your partner.
"Better Together" Personalized Book of Love
Commemorate your story with this personalized book of love so you won't miss out on the little things and big moments. The entire book can be customized to fit your journey.
One Line Couple Art
Together, you are one. Download, print and frame this black-and-white line art to honor your inseparable bond.
Painted Hues Heart Snapshot Mix
Upload more than 30 of your best photos as a couple and Minted will arrange them in a beautiful heart formation. Let it be a scrapbook of sorts by adding the year at the bottom or simply write a special message to your sweetheart if the photos cover your relationship up until now.
Conversation Starter Card Set
You'll never be stumped for discussion topics with this card set, which includes 101 conversation starters. It was developed by marriage expert Gary Chapman, who authored The Five Love Languages, and Ramon Presson.
Preserved Roses
Red roses are the epitome of romance — until they die. Instead, give them a box of preserved roses, made to last two or three years, to symbolize your forever kind of love.
Pocket Hug Token
It may be small, but this gift is packed with heart — literally. Stamp your initials or full name on this silver coin to remind your sweetie you'll always be there when they need you most.
3-Quart Electric Fondue Pot Set
This fondue set will keep the romance going in the kitchen. Made of stainless steel, this set includes everything you need for a delicious night in (just add the food!).
Personalized Movie Marquee Photo Print
This personalized movie marquee photo print is a fun way to tell your When Harry Met Sally-style love story.
Mini Heart-Shaped Waffle Maker
Making your partner breakfast in bed is a timeless way of showing that you care — and there's nothing cuter than a heart-shaped waffle! Our GH Institute experts found this model consistently baked up crispy, evenly browned, fluffy waffles.
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Love Oracles
You've found love, but now what? Let Jonathan Van Ness, George Clooney, Marie Antoinette and other famous faces from past and present read what's in the cards for you and your beau.
Bamboo Bed Tray
Wow your partner by serving them breakfast in bed on this bamboo tray. Then tell 'em to keep the tray for all the bedside meals in their future (hint, hint).
Steaks and Cakes Dinner for Two
Serve your loved one a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your home. Everything — the two heart-shaped filet mignons, crab cakes and red velvet cakes — will arrive on dry ice, so it's up to you to follow the cooking instructions and get the food on the table.
Philodendron Green
Perhaps, the best way to show your love is by giving them something that shows you're in it for the long haul. This houseplant, like your relationship, needs the proper care to continue growing heart-shaped green leaves (but luckily, it's pretty tolerant).
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Make Your Own Chocolate Truffles Kit
What's better than a box of chocolates? Homemade truffles made with love, of course! This kit will lay the foundation for dark chocolate truffles, but then you two can decide if you want to mix in coconut flakes, peppermint, vanilla or Himalayan sea salt.
Dishes For Two: 125 Easy Small-Batch Recipes for Weeknight Meals & Special Celebrations
Taking the time to cook together can be an intimate bonding experience. This couples cookbook will give you dozens of recipes to whip up for date night.
Anniversary Serving Tray
If you're planning a special anniversary dinner at home, this customizable wood tray is a perfect way to celebrate the two of you. They'll smile every time they spot your initials!
"Love" Round Board with Knife
If your partner loves cheese, then this marble cheese board — complete with a knife — is the perfect gift for him or her. It's an easy way of showing your love together while hosting a dinner party.
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