Tuesday, 14 February 2023 | 14:29
Aulia Hafisa
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TheIndonesia.id - Valentine's Day is a moment for couples to express their love by giving gifts, going for dinner, or spending time on a holiday. However, these romantic activities sometimes cost a lot of bucks. Sometimes, it becomes an obstacle for some couples to celebrate Valentine's Day.

Don't worry! You still can celebrate Valentine's Day in a special way, without having to spend excessively. Quoting the Bank of The Low Country, here are some tips for couples celebrating Valentine's Day at a low cost.

1. Make dinner a home-cooking dinner

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Basically, a romantic dinner doesn't always have to do with a fancy restaurant. The reason is, by making dinner together at home can be a romantic moment together. couples can cook together and decorate the room to be more intimate. This also makes both of them avoid the crowd in the restaurant.

2. Provide dessert and drinks

Besides food, couples can also make or buy desserts that can be enjoyed together. A sweet dessert will also make the moment of togetherness sweeter.

Both partners can also buy drinks that can be enjoyed together. This drink can be ice cream or alcohol. Those who do not consume alcohol can also provide sweet drinks that can be enjoyed together.

3. Visit tourist attractions

Honeymoon Illustration (Instagram/mancavillabali)

Many inexpensive locations can be visited to enjoy Valentine's Day together. Couples can visit parks, museums or art galleries, entertainment venues, etc. Although not luxurious and expensive, these moments of togetherness will make the bond between partners stronger.

4. Watching movies together

With so many platforms for watching movies, couples can spend time together. Couples can choose to watch a marathon of love story films. Can also buy or make popcorn that can be enjoyed together.

5. Give a greeting card to your partner

Maybe giving a bouquet of flowers or other gifts can be quite expensive. However, couples can still give romantic greeting cards. Both of them can make each other together. After that, give the cards to each other. The card can contain expressions of happiness and love for your partner.


So, there are several ways to spend time with your partner without having to spend a lot of money. If you are on this Valentine's Day, what activities do you want to do with your partner?