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Ah, Valentine’s Day—the one day a year when chocolate has no calories, PDA is encouraged, and love lingers in Sydney’s humid air. Whether you’re celebrating a fresh romance, long-term love, or your devotion to pizza (we get it), here’s your excuse to make it special.

And with Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy hitting cinemas, there’s no better time to channel your inner rom-com lead—minus the airport sprint.

Here’s how to bring the romance, no cheesy clichés required.

1. The Love Story Scavenger Hunt

Plan a nostalgic adventure to meaningful spots—first date, best brunch, that almost-I love you moment. Add riddles for extra rom-com vibes.

2. Coastal Walk & Beachside Cocktails

Long walks on the beach aren’t just for dating profiles. Stroll Sydney’s stunning coastline, then toast to love (or surviving the heat) with a waterfront cocktail.

3. Take a Class Together (Even If You’re Awful at It)

Nothing bonds a couple like mutual embarrassment. Try a surf lesson, cocktail-making, or pottery (cue Ghost moment).

4. Breakfast in Bed Like a Movie Scene

Start the day with pancakes, fresh fruit, and iced coffee in bed. Worth it—despite inevitable croissant crumbs.

5. Outdoor Movie Night—But Make It a Summer Splash

Forget snuggling under blankets. Grab a blow-up pool (from $59 at Kmart), fill it up, and watch your fave rom-com under the stars—feet in cool water, drink in hand. Just don’t drop the popcorn.

6. DIY Pizza & Cocktail Night

One makes pizza, the other mixes cocktails. Winner gets bragging rights—and first dibs on dessert.

7. Sunset Cinema & Picnic Feels

Sydney’s Moonlight Cinema was made for romance. Pack a picnic, grab a rug, and enjoy a film under the stars.

8. Handmade Love Notes (Because Texts Don’t Last Forever)

Forget store-bought cards. Write an old-school love note—extra points for inside jokes and slightly cringey declarations of love.

9. DIY Valentine’s Date Voucher Book

Create a book of romantic IOUs: “One surprise ice cream run,” “A sunset ferry ride,” “Breakfast in bed (no crumb complaints).” Guaranteed heart-winner.

10. Classic Romance: Flowers, Chocolate & a Sweet Surprise

Some things never go out of style—think a summer bouquet, fancy chocolate, or Messina gelato (because love is in a scoop of salted caramel & white choc).

11. Board Games & Balcony Cocktails

Love + board games = ultimate relationship test. Play Scrabble for a friendly battle, Monopoly if you’re feeling reckless. Add margaritas for fun.

12. Bike Ride & Beach Picnic Like a Rom-Com Montage

Skip the Bondi crowds—cycle to Milk Beach for skyline views or Gordon’s Bay for a hidden snorkeling spot. Sydney’s coastal gems are worth the ride.

13. Plan a Mini Valentine’s Getaway

Surprise your Valentine with a weekend escape—Palm Beach, the Blue Mountains, or a Hunter Valley wine trip. Or visit Gerringong, where even cows get ocean-view massages.

14. Dine at a Waterfront Restaurant (Fancy Feels Included)

Valentine’s Day is your excuse to finally book that stunning waterfront restaurant—whether it’s a Sydney Harbour hotspot or a cozy beachside gem.

No matter how you celebrate, Valentine’s Day is about love, laughter, and making memories that last longer than the chocolate.

And if all else fails? Just do what Bridget would do: pour the wine, embrace the chaos, and remember—love is all around.

💕 Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Simple Ceremonies! 💕