15 Cute & Creative Ways to Ask “Will You Be My Valentine?”

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Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year, and with that comes an abundance of ways to ask someone special, “Will you be my Valentine?” Simply asking is a little bland for the big day. So, you may be wondering exactly how to make a grand gesture for your significant other.

Whether you’re asking someone to be your girlfriend or just want to show your girlfriend or wife how much they mean to you, we’ve got you covered. These Valentine’s “proposal” ideas are thoughtful, cute, and whimsical. We guarantee that any one of these ideas will make her day and put a smile on her face. Without further ado, here are 15 ways to ask the question, “Will you buy my Valentine?”

More Valentine’s Day Ideas You May Like:

1. With a Giant Stuffed Animal & Flowers

There’s nothing more classic than gifting a stuffed animal and flowers on Valentine’s Day. If you really want to impress her, gift her a super fluffy Jelly Cat Bunny she’ll love. Pair it with her favorite flowers and a sweet note asking you to be your Valentine.

2. With Her Favorite Coffee & Flowers

Looking for a sweet and simple way to ask your girlfriend to be your Valentine? Take notes from this Valentine proposal. Grab your girlfriend’s favorite Starbucks drink and a small bouquet to fit into a cup holder. She’s going to absolutely love it!

3. With Her Favorite Things from Target

Girls and their Target runs! You may never understand the obsession, but I can confidently say it’s one of the best stores to shop in. Create a cute gift basket full of her favorite things from Target — like a pink water bottle, a small candle, a Strawberry Olipop, and a couple of her favorite skincare goodies. 

4. Leave a Valentine in the Mailbox

There’s just something so adorable and nostalgic about this Valentine’s Day surprise. We guarantee your girlfriend is going to absolutely love this sweet gesture. Fill her mailbox with a few of her favorite things and a note on her coffee cup.

5. A Cute Coffee Cup Holder Gift

Coffee cup holder gifts are all the rage right now. However, you don’t have to always stuff it with coffee drinks. Add a sweet and intentional gift to each cup compartment. We love the idea of a lip balm, a mini Jellycat, and chocolate-covered marshmallows. Complete the gift with a Valentine’s card asking her to be your Valentine!

6. Leave a Valentine on Her Car

Imagine walking out to this gift attached to your car. What a dream! To recreate this Valentine’s Day proposal idea, gift her something from her favorite store (like Lululemon) and pair it with a bouquet. P.S. Make sure to wait for her to see her surprise so no one else tries to run away with it.

7. With a Chick-fil-A Bouquet

Now this is our kind of bouquet arrangement—LOL. While we absolutely adore flowers, this would be such a cutesurprise for Valentine’s Day lunch or dinner.  Add a sweet card and your girlfriend’s favorite drink to make the surprise complete.

8. With a Diet Coke Tower

This Valentine’s Day proposal idea is for all the Diet Coke girlies out there! Not only is this simple to recreate, but it’s a thoughtful gesture to show her you’re intentional about the things she enjoys. To elevate the gift even more, add a card with a surprise gift card inside to her favorite store or for a spa day at a salon.

9. “I Donut Know What I Would Do Without You” Valentine Breakfast

There’s nothing better than a surprise delivery of Valentine’s Day donuts from Dunkin. This time of year, they have the adorable heart-shaped donuts that make it even more festive. On the inside of the box, write a sweet note like: “I donut know what I would do without you. Will you be my Valentine?”

10. With a Cherry Themed Valentine Gift

Boys, take notes! As a girl in our late 20s, this is one of the cutest gift ideas we’ve seen. The cherry theme is so sweet and intentional for Valentine’s Day. Adding in cherry lip balm, a hair clip, and more goodies makes for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift idea. Attach a note or Valentine’s Day card on he outside to complete the gift.

11. With a Basket of Things to Make Her Feel Beautiful

Since Valentine’s Day falls in the middle of winter, a lot of girls are looking for ways to feel pampered. That’s why this basket of “things to make her feel beautiful” is such a great idea. Add a body mist, a face mask, some eyepatches, and an energy drink. It’s a thoughtful gift that you can pair with a sweet note for Valentine’s Day.

12. With Her Favorite Trader Joe’s Goodies

This gift wins major brownie points in the boyfriend department. A mini Trader Joe’s freezer bag full of her favorite Trader Joe’s goodies is the perfect gift for Valentine’s. Of course, add a note with “will you be my Valentine” on it and you’re set!

13. With a Bouquet of Red Roses & a Custom Valentine’s Newspaper

We love this simple and aesthetic Valentine’s Day proposal idea. The Custom newspaper takes a bit of prep ahead of time to create and order, but you can do that all on Etsy (click here). Once you have the Valentine’s newspaper ready to go, pair it with a bouquet of red roses — classic, simple, and beautiful.

14. With Sticky Love Notes on Her Mirror

The best gifts are often those that don’t cost money, and that’s why we love this sweet Valentine’s Day gesture. Take time to write small love notes on red or pink sticky notes and place them in a heart shape on her mirror. When she wakes up, she’ll be so surprised!

15. With Some of Her Favorite Treats

Whether you surprise her at work or at her front door, make sure you have her favorite treats in hand. Bring a bouquet, some of her favorite Valentine’s Day cookies, and a drink with “Will You Be My Valentine” written on the outside.