Forgot Valentine’s Day? Here’s How to Make It Up (Fast!)

Chances are, we’ve all forgot Valentine’s Day at least once in our lives. It’s a bad situation, but when life gets too busy and our minds are going a million miles per hour, these things can happen – but it’s about how you manage the situation and what you do to make up for it. 

If you forgot Valentine’s Day, you can make it up by planning a surprise date, writing a heartfelt letter, or gifting a thoughtful present – showing effort is what truly counts.

Here at Lumibop, we have the perfect cards for him and her, and all kinds of cards to make the day special for the kids, including all kinds of animal cards. No matter what the occasion, we have a handcrafted and thoughtful card to match, with electronic and pop-up designs to choose from.

First, Don’t Panic – Here’s What You Need to do

Forgot Valentine’s Day? Don’t panic! There is still time to pull something together and make the day memorable for you and your partner. Let’s look at some ideas below, then go into detail for what you could do if you want to do something to make your Valentine’s Day special in this blog.

5 last-minute ways to recover from forgetting Valentine’s Day:

• Have a ‘planned’ night in with your favourite takeaway, wine, and a movie

• Book a trip to a spa or something similar for the weekend

• Order something your partner would appreciate through Amazon with next-day delivery

• Head into town to pick up something thoughtful for your partner (candles and bath bombs don’t count unless that is what they truly love)

• Order a Lumibop card with next-day delivery for a special moment

Quick and Thoughtful Apologies That Work

Sometimes, if you forgot Valentine’s Day, the best thing you can do is apologise. Your apology needs to be heartfelt and sincere, and not just sound like you are trying to shift the blame – that never goes well. 

Your apology should come with a way to make up for the issue. This could be arranging something that they will love, going above and beyond with your duties, or something else entirely. You know your partner best, and you should be able to determine what would be appreciated and what wouldn’t when it comes to forgetfulness and making up for mistakes in our relationship. 

Surprise Date Ideas You Can Pull Off Today

If you know that forgetting about Valentine’s Day is something that could be hurtful to your partner – especially when they have gone through the effort to make the day special for you – you might want to find a way to pull it off on the day no matter what. 

Luckily, there are some great date ideas that you could pull off last-minute to make everything work out, and they should never know. To be clear, we do not encourage you to be sneaky and secretive with your partner, but we also can’t fault you if life has been hectic and the day of love hasn’t been at the forefront of your mind.

Some surprise date ideas that you could pull off on Valentine’s Day:

• A ‘planned’ movie night with your favourite takeaway and wine for some quality time together

• Try and recreate your first date, either at home or at the restaurant, if possible

• Make them their favourite breakfast in bed

• Create an at-home spa and become a masseuse for the day

• Go and do something that you both enjoy (this could be hiking, shopping, a short road trip, or anything else that doesn’t take too much planning!)

Unique Last-Minute Gifts That Show You Care

We see it all too often – people rushing into town or online to pick up a gift for their partner, only for it to be a boring Valentine’s Day card, a Yankee Candle, and some Lush bath bombs. While this might seem like an easy option to show that you care about your partner, all it does is prove that you forgot about the holiday, or that you don’t care about it in the first place. 

Unless your partner really does love these things, leave them on the shelves. When Valentine’s Day comes around, you can do much better than that, and that should be a given. 

You (should) know your partner best, and you (should) know what they like and don’t like. Make a point to get them something that will blow them away, even if it’s small!

Some cute, last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts could include:

• A fresh bouquet of flowers they love (it doesn’t even have to be real flowers, just look at the pop-up bouquets we have!)

• A subscription to their favourite (Magazine? Music? You know what they like!)

• A unique teddy bear or other soft toy (if they like these kinds of things)

• A custom couple portrait

• A date scratch off poster (to keep dates interesting and give you both something to look forward to!)

How to Turn a Forgotten Valentine’s into a Romantic Surprise

The good news is, you can turn a forgotten Valentine’s Day into a romantic surprise by making a booking on your phone! You could book a trip to a spa or something similar for the weekend that you are both free, or even get tickets to a comedy show, the cinema, or something else that you both enjoy.

Just because you forgot Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean that you can’t make amends by going out of your way to plan something special. Thankfully, whether you only remembered Valentine’s Day on the day, a few days before, or a week before the date, there is time to make a plan that works.

How Lumibop Can Help You

If you forgot Valentine’s Day and the special day is looming, there might still be time to order a card that will blow your partner away with Lumibop. With just a little bit of time to spare, you can get your hands on a card that they will never have seen before and will want to keep forever – and most of them even include music, light, and 3D pop-up effects to add a real ‘wow’ factor. 

At Lumibop, we have all kinds of designs to match any kind of relationship. For sentimental lovers, our Favourite Human card design that features pop-up designs, music, and lights could be the perfect fit, and for flirty romances, why not try our Spin the Wheel card for some added spice? 

We even have something for the animal lovers with our Love Birds, Paws & Affection, and Valentine’s Tiger designs that will make your day. Or, if you want to go the more classic route, our Red Roses, Sunset Bloom, or Blooming Love pop-up bouquets will be the perfect choice for a magical moment.

Sustainability is Important to Us

Our cards are created at the highest quality in SMETA-approved factories in China. Made with 100% recycled paper, we also use soy-based ink to keep printing sustainable, and all of our electronic cards (pop-up, light, and sound) are certified according to RoHS standards, lead-free, and use non-replaceable alkaline-based batteries.

If you don’t card to keep your card forever, you get them recycled by filling out this form to choose a date for WEEE collection.

Lumibop Postage and Delivery

If you order before 3pm on Monday–Friday, we can get your order dispatched the same day, and orders placed over the weekend are dispatched on the next working day. With four shipping options, you can choose to get your card delivered within four business days, or opt for next working day delivery if Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.

For more detailed information, please check the FAQ section under the card you want to buy to see the shipping options.

Why Lumibop Has the Perfect Last-Minute Gift Solution

Don’t abandon all hope if you forgot Valentine’s Day. There are things that you can do to make it up, whether that’s planning a night in, a special day out, getting a meaningful gift, or showing your love through one of Lumibop’s cards.

Missed Valentine’s Day? Make it up with a unique, thoughtful gift from Lumibop – shop now for a last-minute surprise they’ll love! Want to find out more? Feel free to contact us, learn our story, and find out about sustainability.