Just because Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday, doesn’t mean you cannot start the romance on the weekend already! Here is what you can do:
Friday, February 11
Watch a rom-com on the big screen:
In Marry Me pop superstar Kat Valdez is about to get married before an audience of her loyal fans. But, seconds before the ceremony, she learns about her fiancé’s cheating ways and has a meltdown on stage. In a moment of inspired insanity, Kat locks eyes with a total stranger in the crowd and marries him on the spot. As forces conspire to separate the unlikely newlyweds, they must soon decide if two people from such different worlds can find true love together.
Saturday, February 12
Have a couples’ day picnic at Fountains Valley. For R600 per couple, you’ll get a romantic pallet set up for two, a bottle of wine/ juice, strawberries, a red rose, your meal, a photoshoot, couples games, music performance and even your entrance fee. 10am to 6pm. Details: 071-825-2664.
Then put on your dancing shoes for a hot, hot, hot salsa evening! Learn some basic salsa steps to sultry Latin tunes by professional dance instructors. 4pm to 10pm at R550 per person, includes a night of good music, dancing, delicious food and serious fun. Milner Fashion House. Details: milner-fashionhouse.com
Sunday, February 13
Enjoy a classical music Valentine’s Day concert with romantic opera arias, duets and trios with soprano Hanli Stapela, tenor Stéfan Louw, baritone Daniël Verster and Eugene Joubert as the pianist. 3pm at the Pierneef Theatre. R150 per person from quicket.co.za. Details: stefanlouw.com
Monday, February 14
Not in the mood to go out? Then plan a stay-at-home V’ Day date:
• Spread a picnic blanket on the living room floor and prepare a delicious spread for an indoor picnic. Cook your favourite foods, or make it extra interesting by ordering a few dishes from a few different places and setting up a smorgasbord of fun flavours. Or get out that fondue pot that’s been collecting dust in your closet. There’s just something romantic about chocolate fondue, and it’s even more delicious when you don’t have to leave your living room to enjoy it.
• Netflix and chill – There will be loads of rom-coms to choose from, but to make it easier watch this oldie, but goodie, Love Rosie. The movie follows Rosie and Alex that have been friends since childhood and cannot imagine themselves as a couple. However, when they head in different directions, they realise that they are made for each other.
• End the night with some pampering for you and your sweetie. Think candles, bubble bath and massage oil … Bliss!
