You can tick Christmas and New Year’s Eve off your list, now it’s time for Valentine’s Day. It’s the time to celebrate the people you loved, and time to make that special someone feel adored! It’s romantic, at times cheesy, but don’t you just love to love Valentine’s Day?
Time to get planning that date – and we mean planning every single little detail. That isn’t just the place, but also the outfit, the hair, the gifts, any special surprises – all of it! Everyone has their own idea of how much a date should cost, and there is no price tag when it comes to showing someone you love them, but here’s an approximate idea of how much you could spend on your date – according to research! We’re not saying this is the same for everyone – of course if you guys have only just started dating, then the average may even be a bit over the top, but we’re here to help with your dinner date woes!
The Restaurant
Of course, this all depends on your tastes – if you’re a fine diner, you are of course going to spend more than a couple going to their favorite pizza restaurant, and if you’re like us, both are delicious! Truth is – you can organize the perfect dinner date for $100, so don’t go into overdraft to compete! Surveys say that the average Valentine’s Day dinner date in the US costs $55.44, proving that the company is more important than the price tag!
If you’re quite the cook, then you can bring the restaurant to your home – a bottle of wine, a fancy dinner, and a decorated dining table will bring a smile to your loved one’s face, and one to yours too!
The Gift
This really can vary from one year to the next – one year you can get them a slogan hoodie, and the year after, treat them to a new phone. Though it is estimated that when we buy for a spouse, we can spend anything from between $200 to $300 in gifts, it doesn’t have to be pricey. The last few generations are Valentine’s-obsessed, splurging on expensive gifts that may not even be of any use – 17% of the US population get an unwanted gift on Valentine’s Day, so overspending doesn’t guarantee a spot outside of that 17%! Financial value doesn’t mean sentimental value sometimes.
Your Outfit
If you can’t treat yourself to an outfit for your date, when can you? Dressing up usually costs anywhere between $100 and $150, especially if you’ve got a fancy dinner date location to head off to! Getting dressed up and feeling fabulous is part of the Valentine’s fun, so don’t be afraid to treat yourself to a new outfit! Be prepared to turn heads on Valentine’s night, and most importantly, your date’s.
Your Hair
Your hair is part of the look – and if you want a fancy outfit, you want on-point hair to match! You want to make an entrance, right? Whether you want it styled into Hollywood waves or you want to go bold in blonde, the hair salon is a part of the Valentine’s preparation. Now’s the time for a sophisticated overhaul – so don’t be afraid to let your favorite hairdresser get to work. A hair stylist costs upon average $100, but hey, your hair is worth the investment, especially when you’ll look put together and stunning for your dinner date!
