Over the years I have made quite a bit of money on Valentine’s Day, mainly by organizing various events.
But along the way, I’ve discovered some other clever ways to make extra money for loved ones’ day. There they are. Steal my ideas.
Personalized gifts
Create and sell personalized gifts such as custom jewelry, engraved items or handmade crafts for couples looking for unique gifts. Don’t know where to start? Check out these places to sell jewelry.
Valentine’s themed baked goods
Many foods are easy to make and sell. Offer heart-shaped cakes, cookies and chocolates. You can also offer vegan or gluten-free options to meet different dietary preferences.
Floral arrangement services
Start a service for creating and delivering custom flower bouquets. You can even offer subscription services for those who want to surprise their loved ones regularly.
Romantic experience planner
Offer services as a romantic experience planner. Organize and plan personalized dates or romantic evenings for couples.
Valentines
Design and sell unique and personalized Valentine’s Day cards. These can range from traditional paper cards to digital e-cards.
Special gift baskets
Create themed gift baskets filled with chocolates, wine, spa items or gourmet snacks. You can tailor these baskets to different interests and budgets.
Photography sessions
Offer photography sessions for couples. These can be themed photo shoots or mini sessions for a more affordable option.
Valentine’s themed workshops
Organize workshops for couples, such as cooking classes, dance classes or DIY crafts, around the theme of love and togetherness.
Planning a romantic getaway
Provide a service for planning romantic getaways or vacations, including hotel bookings, route planning and special experiences.
Custom love songs or poems
If you’re musically or poetically inclined, offer to create custom love songs or poems that people can give to their partner.
Couples massage services
If you are a licensed masseuse, offer special couples massage packages at your premises or as a mobile service.
Pop-up Valentine’s Day store
Set up a temporary store that sells Valentine’s Day-related items such as stuffed animals, candles and romantic novelties.
Social media content creation
Offer your services to companies to create Valentine’s Day-themed content for their social media platforms.
Valentine’s Day party planning
Offer party planning services for Valentine’s themed events, whether for couples or singles celebrating friendship.
Rental of romantic spaces
If you have a picturesque space, rent it out for romantic dinners, marriage proposals or small gatherings.
Personalized video messages
Offer to create personalized video messages or love dedications, such as singing, reading poetry or even a simple, heartfelt message.
Valentine’s Day themed clothing
Design and sell Valentine’s Day-themed clothing such as T-shirts, hats or scarves with romantic or funny slogans and designs.
Making and selling candles
Make and sell homemade scented candles. You can use romantic scents such as rose, jasmine or vanilla.
Write a romantic eBook or blog
Write and sell romance stories, eBooks, or start a blog with romance themes, relationship advice, or date ideas.
Decoration services for Valentine’s Day
Offer services to decorate homes or locations in a romantic theme for Valentine’s Day.
Themed illustrations and prints
Create and sell romantic, love-themed artwork and prints. These can be paintings, digital art or handmade items.
Making and selling jewelry
Make and sell jewelry such as heart-shaped pendants, love bracelets or custom engraved rings.
Create a Valentine’s Day app
Develop a Valentine’s Day app with features such as love quotes, gift ideas or event planning. In the long run, this could become a steady passive income stream.
Online dating profile consultation
Offer services to help people improve their online dating profiles with better photos and compelling profile descriptions.
Virtual Valentine’s Day Events
Organize and host virtual events such as online concerts, cooking classes or wine tastings. By the way, I owned and ran a bar, and guess what… we had about 50 women alone and only a few couples.
Custom Love Story Books
Create and sell custom illustrated storybooks based on couples’ love stories.
“Adopt” a Valentine’s Day tradition
Offer a service to create and maintain unique Valentine’s Day traditions for couples, such as custom annual gifts or surprise events.
Subscription box for couples
There are many different subscription box companies, and you could launch a subscription box service with monthly romance themes, including date night items, couples activities, and relationship building tools.
Valentine’s Day themed home decor
Design and sell home decoration items especially for Valentine’s Day, such as pillows, banners and table decorations.
Heart-shaped edibles
Get creative with heart-shaped food items like pizzas, sandwiches or even heart-shaped sushi rolls.