A perfect personalised gift for Valentine's day is a calendar. A calendar won't cost a bomb, can be very romantic and shows that you put a lot of effort into the gift. Luckily, with the internet it isn't that much work! Getting Personal has made it super simple. You simply select the theme and how you want to personalise the calendar.

Buying a Valentine's Day Calendar For Your Girlfriend or Wife
Buying a personalised valentine's day calendar for your girlfriend is super simple as Getting Personal has lots of romance themed calendars. Valentine's day is all about your love and showing your love so selecting a calendar around that for your girl will be very appropriate.

Buying a Valentine's Day Calendar For Your Bloke
When buying a personalised calendar for your bloke you will have lots of options. We recommend choosing something that he will enjoy throughout the year. Although, the theme of Valentine's day is love we don't recommend having a romance calendar for your bloke. He will thank you for it but not really want to hang it on his wall. It's better to choose a sports car or tennis themed calendar that you could personalise just the same.

A Valentine's day personalised calendar is a great gift for a girlfriend or wife in whatever stage of your relationship. If you're worried about what to get then a calendar will make a terrific gift!

For the birds a bang up place to get personalized underwear is at GettingPersonal.co.uk.  They have a Personalised Christmas Underwear Print which is bright red so it would also work for Valentine's day as well. I've created take two pictures of prints below the one on the left is the default and the second is inserting RedValentine.co.uk for the personalization!

What can I put on my print
Single Name - e.g. Suzanne or William
Full Names - e.g. John Smith
Messages - e.g. Best Wife! or Top Chap!

We are still searching the internet for places to find personalized chap undies but have yet to find a decent location. If you do find anywhere please leave us a message to let us know!

If you're looking for more personalised gifts we also recommend A1Gifts.co.uk.

The only question now is what should you personalize? Well, what does she do all day? Does she do a lot of writing? Maybe a premium quality pen with a romantic message on it would be nice.

Does she like coffee? Maybe a coffee mug (extra large, of course!) would be a great platform for some kind of romantic, personal message to her.
Or, what about her office? Get her a personalized Calendar with some pictures of you both together!

Or, what about getting both of your names on a blanket? Or, you could even get a pair of her socks or a nice shirt personalized, and you could even make it a shirt that she wears a lot. That would make it even more special!

You can bet that any of these ideas would be Valentine’s Day gifts that she would flip over! And chances are good that when you get home, you might not feel like you had been gone for too long by the way she welcomes you back! Well, good luck, and have a happy Valentine’s Day!

A personalized gift says several different things about you, and about how you view that very special someone in your life. Getting a personalized Valentine’s gift for the person that means the most to you is like picking them out of a crowd. It is like saying, “you are the very person that I care the most about”. After all, it is not everyday that you buy a personalized gift for someone, right? It is more time consuming, more difficult, more expensive, and genuinely takes more effort. But you also realize that your Valentine… that super extra special person who is sharing Valentine’s Day with you, means more to you than anyone else you are buying gifts for. You care to take the extra time out of your busy schedule to order that special personalized gift, and that shows that you truly, honestly care.

A personalized Valentine’s Day gift will show that your mind, heart, and soul are with that person for more than just the time you physically spend together, and that the bond you share is much more than a simple physical attraction. By getting your Valentine such a personalized gift this Valentine’s Day, you are stepping beyond all of that to say “I love you” in a way that you have never said it before. And don’t worry… your loved one will appreciate it, and return it wholeheartedly.

Suggested Personal Retailer: Getting Personal

Another idea of personalizing something for that special someone is to get them a special experience. In this case rather than getting a physical product you pick something that is unique to them that they will enjoy. Do they like the theatre, Sky Diving or the Spa? Then consider one of those options this Valentine's day.

Suggested Personal Experience Retailer: Buyagift.co.uk or Red Letter Days

Often what guys fail to remember is that the gifts don’t have to be expensive and flashy. Actually, it might be better that they are not. What she really wants is something thoughtful. She wants something that will remind her of you every time she sees it (or wears it). She wants something that you put a lot of thought into, not a lot of money into. And that is why a customized shirt, socks, hat, and underwear can make the best gifts she has ever gotten for Valentine’s Day. Because these things, just like you, are very close to her all the time. They can keep her company while you are not there, and she can brag to her friends about how thoughtful you are when they ask where she got them!

There are a number of different things you could put on these clothing items to customize them. You could simply say “I love you”. Or, you could have both of your names put on them. Or, you could have her “pet” name that only you call her printed on them. Examples might be “darling”, “sweety”, or “baby”. Whatever you decide to customize these items with, you can bet that they will mean the world to her, just like you do.

Remember that Getting Personal is the UK's number one place to get customized and personalized gifts!

If you are going to order a gift we recommend Getting Personal. It is the most popular personalized gifts in the UK. However selecting a personalized gift is only the first part of your Valentine's Day present. The second part question is:

What do you put on the personalized gift?

This question is not easily answered as it's dependant on a few factors.  However, here is a little guide to hopefully help you pick the proper thing to write.

What stage your relationship is in will depend on the wording for your gift.

New relationship: If you are in a fairly new relationship then putting "I love you" or something of that nature is probably not the best option.  You should consider using something like "Be my Valentine" or "Will You Be Mine?"

Long loving relationship: If you've been in a relationship for a while then using a term like "Be my valentine" might give off the wrong impression.   Instead opt for "I Love You, will you be my valentine" or something a bit more personal.

What gift you select or make will depend on what you write.

Practical and Useful: If you've selected something practical and useful to personalize (like a coffee mug or mouse pad) then you don't want to make the writing quite as personal.  Something like "be my valentine' or 'I love you' will be sufficient in this case.

Something more personal (like a calendar): You can customize this and write whatever you would like on this.  Possibly a poem if you're linguistically inclined.

Whichever gift you select to personalize be sure to put lots of thought into what to write on the gift.  That's what personalized gifts are so special.  You must select the proper gift AND the proper thing to say.

1) Brainstorm what he or she likes

You should grab a piece of paper and write down all the things that he/she likes.  For example:  Golfing, Football, Scotch and TV.

2) Think of things that he/she might need or want

Using the list of things that he/she like to do you think of things that he/she might want or use.  Don't worry too much about trying to determine if you can personalize the object. For example: golf balls, golf tees, golf towel, football magazine subscription, tumbler glass for scotch, more bottles of scotch, etc..

3) Browse a store which sells customized valentine's gifts such as Getting Personal.

From the list above I can see that the golf items are all customizable.

4) Now getting something engraved (or written) on the selected item.

When selecting what to get engraved on the item first think of the use of the item.  For example the golf towel you probably don't want to get both of your names written on it.  It would be better as something like "I love you" or something along those lines.  Be creative but also think of the use of the item prior to getting it engraved.

Of course, if you have ran out of time and can't make something customized then you can always order chocolates (Chocolate Trading Company), flowers (Next Day Flowers) or a gift hamper (First4hampers) and get it rush delivered.  Plus you can take solice in the fact that guranateed you weren't the only person to do this!

Providing your loved one with a gift that you make, or personalize, will show the effort and care you took to providing her (or him) with something from your heart. Don't try to extend yourself too far, instead focus on gifts that you can reasonably personalize on your own and focus on your particular skill set.

For example, if you're a musician then consider writing and performing a song for your loved one, while those who are prolific writers should consider writing a poem or short story as a romantic gesture. No matter what your particular set of skills might be, you can apply your talents to craft the perfect gift that she is sure to remember for years to come.

Steps to Make a Good Gift

To start take stock of what your loved one truly enjoys, as well as her professional aspirations. Once you have written down a list of her favorite activities, think of a gift that you can create to supplement the activity and improve her daily life. For example, if she is an avid home chef, then consider making a personalized recipe book that she can fill out with her own ideas – this will be a book that she completes on a regular basis, and will continue to think about you with every use.

Another fun personalized gift tip is to make a gift of the memories that you two share: you can take a memorable photograph of the two of you and create a jigsaw puzzle based upon the experience, which you can then assemble together – this will allow you to share memories of events past and reminisce about the future. This can be done at GettingPersonal.co.uk

You can take this idea a step further by creating a personalized photo album, which you can create by hand, with unique designs and commentary that will show her that you truly put a lot of thought into the present. If you're giving a gift of jewelry, consider a keepsake necklace that features a picture of you two to make the gift more meaningful. Again at GettingPersonal.co.uk.

Whatever you decided to do be sure that you take her considerations into mind, your skills into mind and a way to join those two things to create something magical.

Rather than trying to figure out the perfect gift for your loved one, consider selecting a variety of smaller gifts or a gift basket (First4hampers) that will show you you truly care. Gift baskets can be a great way to give a number of presents in a single format, including indulgences which she can continue to appreciate long after the holiday has ended. Many lifestyle sellers offer a wellness and beauty gift basket which will provide a variety of beauty products that she can enjoy every day, which will keep her thinking about your kindness throughout the year.

Another great lasting, romantic gift is to send a variety box of chocolates, including imported dark chocolate truffles which she can savor over the coming weeks. Truffles come in a wide variety of flavors and recipes, so they contain a diversify of treats within a single box. Make sure you attach a personalized note to the gift, explaining why you selected this particular treat, along with a note of your affection for her.

Always take into account your loved one's favorites, as you'll want to select a gift that suits her particularly well and make sure that you make an extra effort to get her a unique present that she is soon to remember. Try to supplement the gift with a creation from your own heart, such as a home-cooked meal or a personalized weekend vacation (Red Letter Days) that you both can share and enjoy.

Whatever you end up choosing make sure that you take one thing into consideration: HER or HIM. The more thought you put into what he/she would want the better the gift will be and the more likely they will like the gift.