<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Valentine’s Day is synonymous with long-stem roses and heart-shaped candy boxes. In fact, according to the National Retail Federation, holiday gift-giving is expected to surpass a whopping $14.2 billion! Flowers and chocolates are lovely, but maybe it’s time to think outside the box. Why not surprise your loved one with a creative bouquet that’s as unique as your relationship?! Here are some unique Valentine’s Day bouquet ideas to help you spread love.
These unique bouquet ideas go great with our ultimate guide to Valentine's Day in Tampa Bay. And if you'dr rather be a traditionalist, browse our favorite chocolate shops and the area's local florists.
Tampa Bay Valentine’s Day Bouquet Ideas That Aren’t Flowers
1. Cake Pop & Cookie Bouquet
Expect your sweetie to eat up the Valentine’s Day Cookie & Cake Pop Bouquet sold by Kookie Krums, a boutique bakery in Dunedin. Priced at $47, this sugary treat arrangement offers two dessert favorites in themed wrapping. Assorted cookie flavors include chocolate chip, M&M, peanut butter, sugar, white chocolate macadamia nut, and oatmeal raisin. Cake pops are chocolate and vanilla.
2. Dried Floral Bouquet
If you love fresh flowers but don’t love their short shelf-life, a dried floral bouquet may be better. Dried flowers don’t require any care or maintenance and can remain visually appealing for years.
Blue House Florals in Tampa, owned by florist Kali Rabaut, makes gorgeous, dried flower arrangements (in addition to typical living florals). Get the dried floral bouquet delivered for $65.
3. Preserved Roses
Another way to gift gorgeous florals that’ll last is to order Perpetua Preserved Roses from Jennie’s Flowers in Tampa. Remarkably, these real blooms are specially treated so they may even last until next Valentine’s Day! Who knew it was possible to keep real flowers for that long? Jennie’s Perpetua Preserved Roses are priced at $199.95 but are uniquely priceless!
4. Beer Bouquets
Cheers to your love this Valentine’s Day with a beer bouquet, available through Tampa Bay Gift Co. for $85. Aside from the brews, this bouquet comes with classic snacks. Consider this useful for stay-at-home date nights, like Netflix and chill.
5. Candy Bouquet
For the sweetest bouquet for your sweetheart, head to Blooms & Bouquets in Tampa. Among other fun gifts, they make hand-wrapped candy bouquets featuring classic confections.
The bouquet typically features Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Lollipops, Ring Pops, Airheads and other yummies. Price at $50, this is a sweet deal for sure.
6. Fruit Bouquets
Pop into an Edible Arrangements store, such as the one located at 806 Court Street in Clearwater, to shop for a refreshing alternative to flowers. This company has tons of options but, for Valentine’s Day, the Edible Elegance bouquet is a berry-good option for your Valentine. It’s a vase full of fresh strawberries and chocolate-dipped strawberries (on skewers). This beauty costs $111.99.
7. LEGO Flower Bouquet
Perhaps one of the most unique Valentine’s Day bouquet ideas, check out Lego’s adult building kits. Yes, these advanced builds are not for kids. Head to the LEGO Store Brandon Exchange at the Town Center to discover tons of floral-themed kits, such as the colorful Wildflower Bouquet or Bouquet of Roses, each priced at $59.99.
8. Paper Petal Bouquet
If you planned on gifting a greeting card, up your stationery game with the Freshcut Paper Sorbet Roses Bouquet. You’ll find this affordable ($12.95) option at World Market—with two area locations: Sunset Point in Clearwater and The Grove at Wesley Chapel in Wesley Chapel.
9. Balloon Bouquets
For a pop of fun, consider a balloon bouquet from Gulf To Bay Gift Baskets in Clearwater. A $45 package includes five mylar balloons and a personalized card. You can also add on a plush teddy bear or chocolates.
10. Breadstick Bouquet
Want to make your foodie fall in love with you even more? Olive Garden has a printable template to create a breadstick bouquet. Listen, this suggestion is merely a lighthearted DIY Valentine’s idea; however, it’s a scientific fact that carbs initiate the production of a hormone called serotonin, which is associated with positive feelings. Print out the bouquet wrapper and, then, pop over to a local Olive Garden to snag breadsticks. There are 10 Olive Garden locations in Tampa Bay.
More Valentine’s Day Bouquet Ideas That Aren’t Flowers
Go ahead and break away from tradition this Valentine’s Day. Your thoughtfulness will bloom brighter than any rose! Happy Valentine’s Day.