Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Hey, Casanovas. Are you in a bind for a last minute date idea this Valentine’s Day? No clue where to start? Never heard of orchids? Here’s some info to point you in the right direction. Check out the consensus of what 100 babes from UGA to Middlebury College have to say about their V-Day expectations and what gets them excited about good old-fashioned dating.

Top 3 Date Ideas

Traditional Dinner & Movie: You can’t go wrong with a good dinner and a nice atmosphere. Nothing super fancy. Follow it up with a movie at home. And don’t forget to throw in dessert.

Collaborative Effort: Cooking dinner together while drinking at least one bottle of wine. If you can throw in a fire, that’s a bonus. No fireplace access? Grab yourself one of these bad boy Fire Sense electric heaters to set the mood.

Spontaneous Picnic: Plan a picnic. Sandwiches, Cape Cod chips and some heart shaped cookies if you’re feeling into it. Don’t forget to pick up a bottle of wine and/or champagne. Blanket.

What they want: Other than chivalry? Jewelry, something personal (anything monogrammed or with some kind of subtle meaning), or a good bouquet of flowers. Check out Uscoop gift guide.

What NOT to do: Hallmark teddy bear, or any sort of teddy bear for that matter. Tacky heart shaped jewelry. V-day socks

Top 3 Flowers of Choice: Lilies, Hydrangeas, Peonies

Also Acceptable: Calla Lilies, Pink Roses, White Roses, Red Roses, Orchids

NO carnations what so ever.

Top Movie Suggestions: Anything with Ryan Gosling.

• The Notebook
• Love Actually
• One Fine Day
• Forgetting Sarah Marshall
• No Strings Attached
• Midnight in Paris
• 50/50

Dress the part: Getting picked up by a dapper cleaned-up gent is probably the number one rule. Comb that hair for once and put on your handsome gear. A button-down, sweater, khakis, and boat shoes will do just fine. No sneakers, sweatpants, t-shirts, or hat.

(Photo Credit: Rep-Star Stephanie M. @ Richmond)