Valentine’s Day Invitations, eCards, Gift Ideas, Party Inspo & More

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Valentine’s Day is on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, and it’s the perfect occasion to express your love to your loved ones. Whether you’re celebrating your love for your significant other, your parents, your children or your closest friends, there are so many ways to share your affection with them.

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Many people send Valentine’s Day cards or thoughtful gifts to their nearest and dearest family and friends, while others plan Valentine’s Day celebrations or Galentine’s Day parties. However you choose to celebrate your love, Evite is here to help you make it perfect!

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Valentine’s Day FAQs

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What Is Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day, is a holiday celebrated every year on February 14th. Named after Saint Valentine, a priest who (according to legend) believed in the importance of love and defied an emperor to help others marry their loves, this holiday is now celebrated around the world by people reaffirming their affection and love for one another. While romantic gestures are still the most common way people mark this holiday, expressions of platonic and familial love are also cherished. Galentine’s Day, celebrated the day before on February 13th, is a relatively new way to get into the spirit of Valentine’s Day with close friends!

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When Is Valentine’s Day 2024?

Valentine’s Day is on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. However, many people start celebrating Valentine’s Week on February 7th, which is known as Rose Day, or on February 13th for Galentine’s Day. Other celebrations that take place during Valentine’s Week include:

• February 8 - Propose Day
• February 9 - Chocolate Day
• February 10 - Teddy Day
• February 11 - Promise Day
• February 12 - Kiss Day
• February 13 - Hug Day

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Why Is Valentine’s Day Celebrated?

Valentine’s Day was originally a feast day dedicated to honoring Saint Valentine. Medieval poet and author Geoffrey Chaucer is credited with creating the notion of the more romantic, “modern” Valentine’s Day, which continues to be observed today by people celebrating their romantic (or even platonic!) love with another person.

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What Should I Do for Valentine’s Day?

One of the most popular ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day is by planning a special occasion with your special someone! Whether you want to plan a Galentine’s Day party with girlfriends or a romantic evening out with your significant other, Evite has dozens of free and Premium hand-crafted invitations for you to fall in love with. Once you’ve picked your favorite Valentine’s Day party invitation, fill in the details for your event and create a custom message for your guests—for example, suggest a dress code, give details about your party theme and/or let guests know if dates are welcome. You can send your Valentine’s Day invitations via text, email or shareable link, and then Evite will track your RSVPs for you. Some popular Valentine’s Day activities include:

• A dinner party
• A cocktail party
• A Galentine’s party (check out our top Galentine’s Day party ideas!)
• A wine tasting party

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If you can’t see someone in person (or just want to go the extra mile to make them smile!), you can send them a Valentine’s Day eCard. Evite offers funny and punny Valentine’s Day cards, romantic cards and even Valentine’s Day cards to send to grandparents, your kids, nieces and nephews. You can send your eCards instantly or schedule ahead of time, and you have the option of text or email delivery! 

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Not sure what to write on your digital Valentine’s Day card? Evite’s your Cupid there, too, with tons of unique Valentine’s Day message ideas to include in your love note or customize to suit your relationship.

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What Should I Get Someone for Valentine’s Day? 

While flowers and chocolate are always welcome gifts on Valentine’s Day, think outside the (chocolate) box and give them a great gift from the heart. Evite’s gifting experts have Valentine’s Day gift ideas for everyone, including what to get a guy for Valentine’s Day (we know, it’s hard!) and even yourself as a self-care gift if you’re single on Valentine’s Day (or just want a thoughtful gift to send someone else!).

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If you’re running behind on gifting or aren’t sure what your lucky Valentine would love, Evite yet again has you covered! We offer dozens of eGift cards to retailers like Sephora, Starbucks, Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works, Ulta, AMC (perfect for a movie night!) and more. All you have to do is add one to your favorite Valentine’s Day eCard and we’ll deliver it (along with your personalized message) to them via text or email. And yes, you can send it immediately or schedule it to arrive right on February 14th!