All you need is love…and a solid plan for Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. While cupid is floating from cloud to cloud working his magic, we’re here on the ground providing you with love-filled gift and date ideas for the big day.

Don’t get caught in the last-minute love-rush, be prepared in advance for romance this Valentine’s Day.

Find the perfect floral arrangement

Don’t leave your loved one picking petals and wondering if you love them or not this Valentine’s Day. Instead find a local florist that can help pull together a bouquet that will make love bloom.

Floraison Flowers

They offer hand-crafted bunches. From bears made of red roses to unique pink and white bouquets. Floraison Flowers will have you sending love the right way.

WHERE: The Clarendon Centre, 1/265 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne 3205

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Flowers in Hands

Flowers in Hands have a huge range of floral masterpieces, all of which are clearly made with love. They make the perfect gift for any Valentine’s recipients.

WHERE: 179B Barkly Street, St Kilda 3182

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Ivy & Eve Flowers

Ivy & Eve’s Flowers express love but with a fresh and unique take on the normal Valentine’s bouquet. The vibrant arrangements are sure to leave anyone speechless.

WHERE: 3/323 Ingles Street, Port Melbourne 3207

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Don’t worry, our list doesn’t end there. We have even more florists suggestions that you can check out in our 11 reasons to stop and smell the roses article.

The gift of giving

Are you looking to shower someone special with gifts this V-Day? Well we’ve compiled a couple of unique gift ideas for you.

Spoonz Chocolate

Spoonz Chocolate sell fun and indulgent Belgian chocolate treats, including their signature Hot Chocolate Stirrers, Bombz and bars. They even have some heart drenched specials.

WHERE: Derham St, Port Melbourne 3207

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Decanters by the Bay

Independently owned and run, Decanters by the Bay stock an extensive selection of unique alcohol from Australia and abroad. You’re sure to find something new and exciting to try with your partner.

WHERE: 174 Nott St, Port Melbourne 3207

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South Melbourne Market

Still not sure what to get? Why not take some time to peruse the South Melbourne Market. It has everything you may want in one convenient location. Whether its clothes, food, home living and more, they have you covered.

WHERE: Corner of Coventry and Cecil Streets, South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Date night for two

A dinner date is the best way to get some valuable one-on-one time with that special someone. A nice glass of wine, good food, a candle or two and you’re in for a good time. Here are some local restaurants that are offering Valentine’s Day specials.

Half Acre

Their set menu offers a tasting fiesta of oysters, crab, barramundi and duck with a peach tarte tatin to wrap it all up. With all ingredients being sustainably sourced from small scale Victorian farms, this menu is sure to feed your belly and your soul.

WHERE: 112 Munro St, South Melbourne 3205

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The Exchange

The holiday of love is about stealing hearts…and a free entree never hurts. The Exchange is offering a buy one, get one free deal. If you buy one entree this Valentine’s Day you get another one completely free.

WHERE: 39 Bay Street, Port Melbourne 3207

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Waterfront on the Pier

Celebrate your love by the sea with breathtaking sunset views and live music. Waterfront on the Pier are offering a three-course set menu for 99pp.

WHERE: 11 Waterfront Place, Port Melbourne 3207

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Stokehouse

Your seaside stay-cation awaits. Stokehouse is offering a four-course set meal for 200pp, with a premium menu designed by Executive Chef Jason Staudt and his talented team.

WHERE: St Kilda Beach, 30 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda 3182

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C9 Chocolate & Gelato

Offering in-house made gelato and a huge range of decadent desserts, this is the perfect solution for the couple who likes to skip dinner and jump straight to the sweet stuff. Did someone say fondue for two?

WHERE: 90 Acland St, St Kilda 3182

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Experience the love

If you or partner aren’t the type to sit still and would rather hit the town, then we have a few experiences that are sure to create some heart-fluttering memories.

Sunset Cinema St Kilda

Showing Crazy Stupid Love, the Sunset Cinema offers some sure fire laughs while you snuggle under the stars. Throw in a bit of popcorn and a drink and you’ve got the perfect lover’s package.

WHERE: St Kilda Botanical Gardens, 55B Blessington St, St Kilda 3182

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Paint and sip: valentines painting

Spend a fun-filled night painting and being painted. The Valentine’s partner painting class offers a step-by-step guide through the painting process and at the end you’ll leave with portraits that will last a lifetime.

WHERE: 252 Graham Street, Port Melbourne 3207

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Sculpt your loved one

This is a hands-on clay sculpting workshop for couples. Led by a professional artist, you will learn basic hand-building techniques and decorating methods to create your own unique clay sculpture. Oh, and did we mention that there’s signature cocktails included?

WHERE: 2 Alfred Pl, South Melbourne 3205

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Luna Love

One of the most romantic memory-making events of the year is back. Generations of couples have created memories during Luna Park’s annual Valentine’s Day special event, Luna Love. This year there’s going to be live music, unlimited rides, carnival games, lucky flowers and souvenir photos.

WHERE: 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda 3182

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There may be plenty of fish in the sea but catching one that you want to spend Valentine’s Day with is pretty special if you ask us.

There are endless places you can go, things you could eat, gifts you could give and activities you can do within the City of Port Phillip with your significant other. So, get out there lovebirds and enjoy!